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When a patient sees their doctor or seeks medical help at a hospital, they expect medical professionals to do everything in their power to uncover a patient’s injury or illness. When this doesn’t happen, a patient can suffer from severe injuries and illnesses. As a result, a patient could become a victim of medical malpractice. …

Walking to places is free and it helps you to stay healthy. A vehicle hitting you will negate both of those benefits. While most pedestrians will go their whole lives without a driver hitting them, it only takes one driver to kill you or leave you with life-changing injuries. The National Safety Council has determined…

On December 7, 2023, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the repeal of the law that protected drug companies from lawsuits. What is the law’s history, and what does its repeal mean for medical malpractice lawsuits? Holding Big Pharma Responsible Until December 7, 2023, pharmaceutical companies enjoyed immunity from product liability lawsuits under the 1995 Product…

When people lose a family member in Michigan, they could suffer numerous economic losses in addition to grief. The wrongful death statute in Michigan allows people to seek reimbursement for specific losses incurred when someone dies. They can claim lost wages, funeral expenses and medical costs, along with other economic setbacks the death could cause…

Surgeons are tasked with executing some of the most delicate tasks in the world – operating on people. If everything goes to plan, a surgical procedure can help a patient recover and enjoy a quality life once again. If a mistake happens, however, a patient can sustain further injuries or even lose their life. Everyone…

Michigan winters are harsh because of cold weather, snow and ice. While many people may focus heavily on how this impacts travel, they should also consider how pedestrians are affected.  Pedestrians should always have suitable spaces for walking on sidewalks and in parking lots. This means the onus is on property owners to ensure these…

Throughout Michigan, healthcare organizations face a staffing crisis as nurses leave the profession while the government is considering implementing state-mandated nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. What does this mean for Michigan’s residents? Why Is There a Nursing Shortage? Currently, there are approximately 8,500 job openings for nurses in Michigan. Furthermore, if the state mandates a staffing ratio,…

The holiday season is an exciting time, but it also presents numerous hazards for drivers. Michigan can be counted on to have snow, ice and freezing cold temperatures during this period. If you have to drive to get to work or for other purposes, then the chances of accidents are higher during extreme weather conditions.…

Motorcyclists often suffer more injuries from car accidents than people in cars because they don’t have the same protective gear. Thousands of motorcyclists suffer from injuries every year.  A motorcyclist may have a higher chance of suffering from injuries at night since half of all vehicle accidents happen when the sun is down. Here are…

If you are struggling to explain why a crash happened, it is worth considering whether the other driver was distracted. They probably won’t admit to it because they know that will harm their chances of compensation. Yet they might also not admit to it because they did not consider themselves distracted. Many people only equate…