Vahdat Weisman Law Legal Blog

Driver behaviors are getting worse in Michigan and across the nation. Distraction, speeding, recklessness, negligence and ignoring the basics like stopping for red lights are making the roads more dangerous for everyone, but pedestrians are especially vulnerable. They are more likely to suffer serious injuries and lose their lives. This can lead to an array…

If you spend any time watching daytime television, you have seen many, many commercials on car and motorcycle accidents and the injuries that result. You have seen lawyers, doctors and chiropractors talk about all the physical impacts that result from these crashes. However, what you likely have not seen is how common traumatic brain injuries…

Distracted driving can result in car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. These accidents can extensively injure victims involved who were unfortunate enough to encounter a distracted driver. Negligent distracted drivers may be liable for the damages suffered by their victims. Three Forms of Distraction There is no end to the number of distractions facing us…

When a car accident occurs, you may be wondering who is going to pay for medical treatment, repair costs, and other expenses relating to the crash. In Michigan, you will recover damages from your insurer, and possibly from the driver responsible for your accident. Michigan Is a No-Fault Insurance State Under Michigan’s no-fault laws, all…

It’s not hard to look around and see FedEx and UPS trucks zooming through neighborhoods making deliveries. The drivers of these trucks are often on tight schedules, meaning that they have to make their deliveries quickly. This, in turn, can lead to unsafe driving practices and put pedestrians at risk. How Do Delivery Truck Accidents…

Michiganders in Livonia and around the state love to get on the water when the temperatures start rising. Whether it’s for sailing, canoeing, skiing, or something else, people in Michigan are never more than a few miles away from a lake to jump into. Unfortunately, when accidents occur, they can do more than spoil a…

When a loved one dies, grief and strong emotions are obviously natural. But, when a loved one dies suddenly and unexpectedly due to the negligent or reckless conduct of another party, that grief can sometimes seem insurmountable. Not only are surviving family members thrust into emotional turmoil that they had no reason to expect but…

No one likes being sick or injured. If your illness or injury is not properly treated, it could lead to a worsened condition, additional medical bills and pain and suffering. You may want to learn more about medical malpractice lawsuits if you believe you were harmed due to a doctor’s error. Factors in a Medical…

Many Livonia area residents will have to undergo surgery at some point. A surgery is a major deal and there are many things that can go wrong. Fortunately, most surgeries go as planned and a patient recovers well. But despite changes in the medical system, surgical errors continue to happen. Surgeons are tasked with some…

This blog attempts to focus on auto accidents and similar events that occur in the Detroit area, but occasionally, an accident or other calamity from a faraway city has lessons for residents of the Motor City and its suburbs. A remarkable jury verdict and an analysis of the important evidence demonstrates how careless workman ship…