Vahdat Weisman Law Legal Blog

This blog frequently mentions wrongful death as a cause of action arising from an accident in which one or more individuals were killed. A common question is the value of a wrongful death claim; is it worth as much as a claim for serious bodily injury, lost income and extensive medical expenses? A recent jury…

Hit-and-run accidents are too common. Although Michigan law prohibits it, too many drivers will simply leave the scene of an accident if they can. For whatever reason, they refuse to take responsibility for their part in the accident. This can be a disaster when a driver takes off after striking a pedestrian. Pedestrian accidents are…

As spring is approaching and the weather is warming up in Michigan, motorcyclists will begin traveling on the roadways throughout the state. While this is nothing new for residents and tourist, each year it proves to be an important reminder for motorists because the rate of motorcycle accidents and fatalities occur at a concerning rate.…

Earlier in March we all set our clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. Now it stays darker longer in the morning, at least for a while, but it stays lighter longer in the evening. This presents hazards for pedestrians, who are at risk of being struck by a car during this time. Pedestrian…

According to Johns Hopkins, misdiagnosis is the most common type of medical error. This type of medical malpractice is also the most serious and costly. Misdiagnoses, which can include mistakes, oversights and significant delays, each year leave 100,000 patients across the country either dead or suffering from a permanent disability. It seems that doctors have…

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 to, the “open and obvious” doctrine of premises liability. Though different…

Most Michigan drivers probably know the basic steps to take after a car accident. You check for injuries, call the police, exchange information with the other driver and file a claim with your insurance company. When you are in an accident with a large truck, the situation is a little bit different. You are not…

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 cord injuries. However, motor vehicle accidents are by far the most common…

Across the United States, car crashes occur just about every minute of the day. Millions occur every year. When we discuss car accidents, we usually talk about the physical injuries to the victims and their belongings. Less often discussed is the emotional trauma that can follow an accident. Emotional Trauma Is Common Emotional trauma is…

Losing a loved one is not easy in Michigan. People rely on their family members for so many different things in their lives. That is why losing a loved one can affect many different parts of people’s lives. People may not even realize how much they rely on their loved ones until they are no…