Getting doored is something that can happen to a cyclist when they are riding near a line of parked cars. These cars may simply be parked on the side of the street, as the cyclist is riding on the right-hand edge of the travel lane. In some cases, there will even be...
Personal Injury
Parents, it’s time to get your teen driver ready for summertime
When summer soon arrives, it will mark the start of what traffic safety experts call the "100 Deadliest Days." This period runs from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During these months, the number of crashes involving teenage drivers spikes significantly. That's why it's...
My child was hurt at a school playground — can I sue?
Kids love the rush that swings bring, speeding down slides and testing their physical skills on monkey bars. Playgrounds allow your child to exercise their bodies and minds while having fun. As children, scratches and bruises are typical during play. Still, no parent...
What are serious catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents?
Car accidents cause different injuries, some more severe than others. Serious catastrophic injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents can permanently affect a person’s quality of life. Often these injuries result from physical damage to the body, leaving the victim...
Who is liable if my child gets injured at camp?
As the school year winds down, many Michigan families are finalizing their plans for the summer. Summer camp is a great opportunity for kids to focus on their favorite activities and hobbies while spending time with friends. Summer camp may require your child to be...
Premises liability prominent issue before Michigan Supreme Court
Cases brought before and decided by a state’s highest court often rest on specific questions in different areas of law. During the first week of March, the Supreme Court of Michigan will hear oral arguments on three cases concerning the application of, and exceptions...
What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?
Many spinal cord injuries that receive media attention involve sports and recreation accidents. Sporting accidents do account for about 1 out of 10 new spinal cord injuries every year. This makes sports and recreation accidents one of the most common causes of spinal...
A spinal cord injury will costs millions of dollars
Injuries to the spinal cord are extremely serious. They are also among the costliest types of injuries. There is no such thing as a minor spinal cord injury; even those that do not lead to paralysis cost more than $1 million to treat. These numbers do not include...
Injuries involving e-scooters are getting more common
People in the Detroit area are continuing to use e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices to get around urban areas. While their availability may convenience the public for years to come, these modes of transportation come with risks as well. According to the U.S....
Proving negligence in your premises liability case
When you are on someone else’s property, you generally expect that they have kept the property safe for guests and visitors. But what happens if you are injured while on the property? Injuries in public places can come in many forms. You could slip on a puddle in a...