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Train accident lawyers represent clients injured in cases involving train accidents and railroad crossing accidents. These train accident cases involve trains and locomotives that carry both passengers and cargo.
Causes of Train Accidents
According to the Federal Railroad Administration, approximately 3,000 train accidents occur each year in the U.S. with nearly 1.000 people dying as a result. Train accident lawsuits are most commonly filed for passengers of trains who are injured due to...
•Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy & Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a painful nerve problem that often occurs in the hand or foot after being injured. RSD is also known as complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS I) and is very complex and painful.
Symptoms of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
There are many symptoms of reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The symptoms will occur in the injured area. Some of the symptoms can be recognized right away, others signs can start two weeks after the accident or injury. Some symptoms of...
•Nursing Home Neglect And Resident Abuse -Types of Neglect & What To Do If Nursing Home Abuse Occurs
Nursing home lawyers handle cases involving nursing home negligence for residents who suffer injuries and resident's family members who have lost a loved one in a a health care facility such as a nursing home, hospital, adult foster care facilities, and assisted living facilities. These lawsuits are filed against the health care facility and the nursing home doctors whose negligence in their care of the resident caused injuries or death. The information below is provided by the Michigan Office...
•Car Accidents & Teenage Drivers: Injuries, Death, & Tips For Parents
Car accidents happen everyday and the injuries caused from those accidents many of times are quite serious and catastrophic. Add a brand new teen driver in the picture and the chance for a car accident to take place is much higher. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway safety found that 16-19 year olds have a greater risk of an accident than any other age group.
In the United States, 33% of teenage drivers are involved in car accident within their first year of driving and according to...
•Medical Malpractice Due To Medication Errors And Prescription Mistakes
According to the article "Ten common but preventable errors," by Melanie Haiken every year 1.5 million people are sickened or severely injured by medication mistakes and 100,000 people die. These errors are mistakes and are "avoidable" medical errors. If a doctor makes a mistake when prescribing a medication or there is a medical mistake due to the medication prescribed, you may have means for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
Most Common Medication Mistakes
When taking a medication or being...
•All Terrain Vehicle Accident Injuries & ATV Accident Analysis
An ATV also known as an all-terrain vehicle is a type of motor vehicle. Other names for an ATV are quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler. The off road vehicle was introduced in the early 1970's and can be as dangerous as motorcycles.
Three wheeled ATV's have been banned due to the severity of accidents, however, they still exist. Four wheelers, however have not been banned, and are not necessarily any safer. ATV's are popular for recreation but are also sometimes used for farm work....
•Motorcycle Accident Statistics & Tips To Prevent A Biker From Becoming A Motorcycle Accident Victim
Motorcycles can be thrilling to ride, however, accidents happen quite frequently and the injuries sustained by motorcyclists and passengers are often severe and is the cause of many wrongful deaths. In fact, there were a total of 4,082 motorcycle accidents in the year 2008. Of those accidents, 127 were fatal motorcycle crashes. The number of motorcycles involved in fatal crashes has increases 58.8 percent since 1999 (10 year period).
As a resource to motorcyclists we have provided a list of...
•Dog Bites: Infection and Rabies, And Filing A Dog Bite Lawsuit
The most common problem following an animal bite is simple infection. The saliva of dogs, is known to contain a wide variety of bacteria. According to one recent study, bacteria or other pathogens show up in about 85 percent of bites. Approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the United States; about 1% of these bites require hospitalization. Dog bites make up 80-85% of all reported incidents.
Many factors contribute to the infection rates, including the type of wound inflicted,...
•Are Non-Michigan Residents Eligible For Michigan No-Fault Benefits?
? Many times non-Michigan residents are involved in auto accidents when visiting Michigan, while either on business or while on vacation. These include individuals from all over the United States, including Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and New York.
In fact, many non-Michigan residents question what their legal rights are if they were to get into a motor vehicle accident in Michigan. A non-Michigan resident who is injured in a Michigan auto accident while in Michigan may...
•Michigan Car Accidents & PIP Benefits Under The Michigan No Fault Act
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance benefits are benefits available to people who have been injured in car accidents. Because PIP benefits are provided by your insurance company in accordance with the Michigan No Fault Act, they are often referred to as No Fault insurance benefits as well.
PIP benefits are available to any insured person who has been injured in a car accident. They are available without regard to fault, which means you can collect PIP benefits whether you caused the...
•Food Borne Illnesses & Statute of Limitations For Food Poisoning Lawsuits In Michigan
Food poisoning, also known as food borne illnesses, is common in the Untied States and can often result in very serious injuries. Food poisoning is especially dangerous in cases involving children, the elderly, and those who have compromised immune systems. In the United States there are an estimated 76 million cases of food poisoning or food borne illnesses each year, resulting in approximately 325,000 hospitalizations and 5,000 deaths.
The most commonly recognized food poisoning cases are...
•ORV Accidents, Injuries, & Michigan Lawsuits
The operator of an off road vehicle also known as an ORV involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person must stop immediately at the scene and render assistance.
The operator of an ORV involved in an accident resulting in an injury to a person or in property damage in an estimated amount of $100.00 or more must immediately notify the State Police or Sheriff's office of the county in which the accident occurred for completion of the accident report required by law.
Criminal penalties...
•Michigan Horseback Riding Equestrian Injury Lawyers & Claims
Michigan equestrian injury lawyers and horseback riding lawyers representing clients injured in equestrian activities, like horseback riding and other events at horse stables, must have a complete knowledge and understanding of the laws regarding those types of lawsuits. The types of injuries from these incidents are often severe, like traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and serious orthopedic injuries.
In many cases, the injured person cannot file a claim because the legislature...
•Michigan Child Injury Lawyers & Child Brain Injury Causes
Pediatric brain injuries are unfortunately very common in the United States. The effects of these brain injuries are often permanent and can lead to a lifetime of special needs, medical care, and special education.
Common child brain injury causes include:
-FallsFalls are the leading cause of brain injury for all age groups, especially for children under age 4 years
-Motor Vehicle AccidentsChildren age 15 - 19 have the highest rate of automobile-caused brain injuries
-Struck by/Against...
•Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance Policies - Coordinated & Uncoordinated Medical Coverage
If you have been injured in a Michigan car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident you may be available for either coordinated medical coverage or uncoordinated (primary) medical coverage depending on what type of no-fault auto policy you selected.
Under the Michigan No-Fault law, if a person is injured in a Michigan accident, the insurer must pay all the reasonable charges for products, services, and accommodations till the person's recovery.
**Michigan Coordinated Medical Coverage...
•Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer Reveals Tips To Make Your Child Wear A Bike Helmet & Prevent Injury
Perhaps the most frustrating part of being a parent of a kid who rides a bike is that while you know how important it is for his safety to wear a helmet, your child does not seem to understand its relevance. The loss of 698 lives in bicycle/motor vehicle crashes in 2007, which makes it just under two people every day of the year in the U.S., is a terrible toll. 57% of those killed were between the ages of 5 and 44; 15% of those killed in 2007 were under age 16, 77% of those injured were...
•Michigan No-Fault Insurance Lawsuits & "Independent Medical Examinations"
The problem with "independent medical examinations" is that these doctors are not "independent" at all, but rather high-priced hired guns who are paid a lot of money to terminate the accident victim's insurance benefits. Many of these doctors do not even treat patients and make millions of dollars from the insurance companies by performing these exams. One neurologist recently admitted to earning over $10 million dollars for these exams.
There's a good reason why the insurance companies are...
•Michigan Wage & Income Loss Benefits Under Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws
Michigan Wage Loss Benefits are for your loss of income due to the injuries you suffered in a Michigan car accident, pedestrian accident, bicycle accident, truck accident, and motorcycle accident. Under Michigan law, the injured person is entitled for wage loss benefits during the period of disability.
If you are disabled as a result of the accident, you are entitled to receive 85% of your gross pay, including overtime, or loss of income for the first three years following the accident. If...
•Spinal Cord Injury & Michigan Statute of Limitations
A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fragments, disc material, or ligaments bruise or tear into spinal cord tissue. Most injuries to the spinal cord don't completely sever it. Instead, an injury is more likely to cause fractures and compression of the vertebrae, which then crush and destroy the axons, extensions of nerve cells that carry signals up and...
•Birth Injuries, Birth Defects, & Michigan Medical Malpractice Claims
Many types of injuries can occur during pregnancy, labor or after birth. Some of the most common types of birth injuries include cerebral palsy, erb's palsy, and brachial palsy. Birth trauma is an injury to the child during the delivery. Caring for a child with a birth injury, caused by the negligence, costs an unfathomable amount over the lifetime of the child. Filing a medical malpractice claim through can result in much needed financial assistant for medical expenses and other costs....
•Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers, Accident Analysis, Dram Shop Law & Prevention
In Michigan, any driver with blood-alcohol absorption (BAC) above .08 percent is considered "per se intoxicated" under the law. Driving under the influence is a serious offense and is the cause of many wrongful deaths in Michigan.
The number of car accidents related to alcohol in Michigan is significant and the injuries from those accidents are often severe. The statistics were tailored by Michigan Traffic Crash Facts and are worth noting.
There were a total of 11,068 alcohol related...
•Preventing Child Injury on Bicycles & Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawsuits
More than 700 bicycle riders are killed in the U.S. every year, majority of them in collisions with cars, and 75% of them die of head injuries. Many thousands more may suffer less but still sustain debilitating injuries that are far worse than the physical pain of scraped skin or even broken bone. When a child is a victim of bicycle crash, it might result in permanent personality changes and learning disabilities from a brain injury. Some of the common long term effects on children include...
•FTCA - Michigan Postal Truck Accidents & Federal Automobile Accident Cases
If you have been injured in a Michigan accident with a United States Postal Truck or other federally owned car or vehicle, you need to be aware that there is an entirely different set of laws for filing those cases. The failure to comply with those laws and requirements will completely destroy your case. These laws are different for these types of car accidents because the federal government is the party that must be sued in the lawsuit.
In the United States you may not sue the Federal...
•Michigan Car Accident Do's
Every day someone is involved or injured in a car accident. Car accidents in Michigan are significant and as a resource we have provided drivers with some tips on what you should do after a car accident. If you ever happen to be one of those unfortunate people you should know there are certain things that you should do to protect yourself. These include:
1.Immediately call for medical help if injuries are involved.
2.Keep an emergency kit in your glove compartment (i.e. cell phone, card with...
•Child Injuries & Death From Swimming Pool Accidents & Michigan Legal Theories Used To Pursue A Claim
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are on average nearly 10 drowning accidents occuring every day. Nonfatal drowning injuries can also be catastrophic and and can cause permanent brain damage, including problems with learning and memory, and permanent loss of brain function.
Most pool accidents involving children occur within minutes after the child was last seen alive. Many swimming pool incidents occur because the child has easy access to the water....
•Michigan Personal Injury Accidents, Claims, & Laws
A personal injury, automobile accident, wrongful death, slip and fall, or dog bite case is any type of claim where a person has been injured or killed due to someone else's carelessness or negligence. If the only damage in your case is that your car got banged up, then you do not have a personal injury case - but you may have a property damage case. We do not handle property damage cases, but there are many lawyers who do so. If both you and your car have suffered an injury, then you have both...
•Michigan Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents, Injuries, & Legal Claims For No-Fault Benefits
Pedestrians and bikers who are injured in Michigan car accidents have legal rights even if the car that struck them was not insured. There are two potential claims arising out of the automobile accident.
The first claim you have is for no-fault benefits, which will cover your damages for loss wages, medical expenses and household chores. Every pedestrian injured in a Michigan car accident is entitled to these benefits. Even if the other driver did not have insurance, but you owned your own...
•Falls In Nursing Homes & Michigan Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuits
Falls are very common among residents in nursing homes and can cause serious injuries and death among the victims. This is because people in nursing homes are generally older, have more chronic conditions, and have difficulty walking compared to other older adults living in the community. Additionally, nursing home residents also tend to have problems with thinking or memory, or have difficulty with the tasks of daily life causing the percentage of nursing home falls to be large.
The number...
•Child Lead Poisoning Hazards, Injuries, & Statute of Limitations For Michigan Lead Poisoning Cases
Toys with lead paint clearly pose a health hazard, but by far the biggest environmental health hazard to children is lead paint and dust in older homes. This is, and has been, the primary source of child lead poisoning for the last century. In an article published today in the LA Times, this issue was specifically discussed by medical professionals most familiar with this issue.
"By far and away historically, the major concern about sources for lead has been your home," said Dr. Helen Binns,...
•Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers - Finding The Best One
The Michigan personal injury lawyer that you choose to handle your case can be the difference between receiving a great settlement or no settlement at all. However, choosing an attorney to represent can seem like a daunting task. The easiest way to choose your lawyer is to call the first lawyer you see on television or the lawyer with the biggest telephone book advertisement. However, to find truly the best lawyer for your case, you need to spend a little time and do some research.
The...
•Michigan Motorcycle Underinsured Motorist Insurance Coverage
Underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is one of the most important, but least understood, parts of any insurance package. UIM insurance is similar to uninsured motorist insurance in that both types of policies fills in gaps left open by the failure of another person to fully insure their own negligence.In Michigan, most auto insurance companies offer underinsured motorist coverage which will provide protection to you and your family in situations where you are invovled in a car accident with...
•Attendant Care Rates Under Michigan No-Fault Insurance Laws
Michigan car accident victims are entitled to receive "attendant care service benefits" under the Michigan No-Fault Insurance laws. These benefits provide payments to a person or agency for attending to the injured person during his or her period of recovery. These are often necessary to assist an injured person with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and dispensing medications. In many situations, including traumatic brain injuries, the services are...
•Michigan Medial Malpractice Claims Due To Surgery Mistakes
Michigan medical malpractice lawyers often represent patients who have suffered injuries due to medical mistakes during surgeries and surgical procedures. Many of these injuries are very serious, often requiring extensive medical treatment and the need for additional surgeries. When a surgical error causes a death, it can give rise to a Michigan wrongful death lawsuit.
Surgery malpractice lawsuits are filed against surgeons for a number of complications that occur during the actual surgery...
•Michigan Wrongful Death Lawsuits & Damages
A Michigan wrongful death lawsuit asserts that the victim was killed or died because of the negligence of an individual, city, business, or doctor/hospital. In such an event, the victim's relatives are entitled to money damages resulting from the death. These damages include loss of earnings, loss of services, loss of society and companionship, and other types of damages. The class of people who can claim derivative damages in a wrongful death lawsuit is defined in the Wrongful Death Statute....
•Michigan Shaken Baby Syndrome Settlements & Prevention
Each year, many babies and children suffer serious injuries or die due to violent shaking. Shaking a baby is very dangerous and can cause Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shaking a baby is unsafe because babies have weak neck muscles and a fragile brain. Their brains are in the process of developing and are more prone to brain injury than an adult and in fact, injuries from shaking are not necessarily short term. The consequences can be catastrophic and long term lasting throughout their childhood and...
•Michigan Motorcycle Insurance Advice
The most important thing to know about motorcycle insurance is that it is different from the insurance for your car. Car insurance is called No Fault insurance, and it is governed by the Michigan No Fault Law. The No Fault Law sets rules and limits on insurance for "motor vehicles" but that law's definition of the term "motor vehicle" does not include motorcycles. A lot of bikers do not realize this and think because they have No Fault insurance, they are fully covered if they get into an...
•Michigan Cerebral Palsy Lawsuits - Choose The Best Lawyer
Michigan birth injury lawyers handle cases involving cerebral palsy injuries. This can be a very serious condition and can affect a child throughout his or her lifetime. There are occasions in which this injury could have been prevented and this can give rise to a child birth injury medical malpractice lawsuit. It is essential that a parent of a child diagnosed with cerebral find the best Michigan lawyer to review their case.
Cerebral palsy is a condition of the brain that occurs due to a...
•Jaundice, Birth Injuries, and Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Michigan birth injury lawyers often handle cases involving the condition of jaundice. According to an estimate, about 60% of newborns in the US are jaundiced; they look yellow. However, most babies are not seriously jaundiced, and react normally. However, when jaundice attacks the infant severely, the effects can be very catastrophic.
There are incidents when infants born with jaundice were not timely diagnosed and treated properly for the condition. This failure to diagnose and timely...
•Michigan Motorcycle Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Many people do not have uninsured motorist (UM) coverage because it is not required by law and is deemed "optional." This is very unfortunate because uninsured motorist insurance is extremely important and necessary to fill gaps left by the legally required insurance. To see why, think about what happens when you are involved in an accident.
Uninsured benefits are based upon the insurance policy, which means that the terms of the insurance contract control the right to benefits. The policy...
•Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Arise From Bed Sores Due To Nursing Home Neglect
Pressure Sores and Bed Sores arising in nursing home patients are a major source of nursing home neglect and medical malpractice cases. Medical malpractice cases against a nursing home arise when patients are not properly treated or when a delay in treatment causes the condition to become much worse. Pressure sores and bed often occur in people that cannot move around easily. However, they can be prevented or treated if diagnosed in a timely matter.
Pressure sores, also known as pressure...
•Michigan Dangerous Dog Breeds & Laws
A breed of a dog is a group of dogs that have similar or almost identical characteristics in their aspect or behavior, or generally both. Statistics prove that some breeds of dogs are often more dangerous then others. According to a Vet Med Special Report (JAVMA, Vol. 217, No. 6, September 15,2000) the top five breeds responsible for 64.9% of all dog bite fatalities in September 2000 were:
1.) Pit bull (26.95% of dog bite fatalities)
2.) Rottweiler (15.6% of all dog bite fatalities)
3.)...
•Shaken Baby Syndrome Lawsuits in Michigan
Babies and children can suffer permanent and irreversible injuries from being shaken by another person. These injuries, often called Shaken Baby Syndrome or abusive head trauma, are caused when an infant or child is forcefully shaken by another person. This shaking can cause significant injury to the developing brain of the child.
The injuries suffered by a shaken child can be catastrophic and last a lifetime. Many times, the injured child can seek compensation for the injuries suffered....
•Michigan No Win No Fee Lawyers - How Hiring One Benefits You
Michigan "No Win, No Fee" lawyers represent victims who have been injured in an accident in Michigan under a No Fee Promise, which means "No Win, No Fees." It is a guarantee that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless a settlement or recovery is obtained for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless the case is won.
There are several reasons why hiring a Michigan "No Win, No Fee" lawyer can be very beneficial to helping you claim your compensation for your...
•Michigan Safety Belt Fit Test
It is natural for any parent to feel slightly relieved when their kids grow up to be able to take care of his various needs. He no longer ties himself to mamma's apron strings, so to speak. But even older kids cannot be safe on the road all the time and as statistics show, they are victims of road mishaps every day. Study these figures and you would know what we are talking about:
-In the United States in 2007, lives of an average of 5 children of age 14 and younger were lost every day while...
•The School Bus "Danger Zone"
As unbelievable as it may sound, there are a large number of fatal accidents which continue to occur in this country involving students while getting on and off the school bus.
According to published figures from the Kansas Department of Transportation and other sources confirm that fatalities and injuries in the loading and unloading zone, rightfully called the 'danger zone', accounted for 13 fatal accidents, involving K-12 school children. Of the 13 fatalities, 7 occurred behind the bus and...
•Infant Passenger Safety - What Parents Need to Know
We are all aware that every year thousands of young children are killed or injured in car crashes. One of the proven ways to keep children safe while they are taking a car ride is the proper use of car safety seats. But there are various types of car safety seats on the market, and choosing the right one according to the age of the child can be quite overwhelming.
According to NHTSA, car safety seats are 71% effective in reducing deaths for infants and 54% effective in reducing deaths for...
•Michigan Dog Bite Laws
In Michigan, the law recognizes three potential causes of action arising out of a dog attack incident: (1) statutory strict liability; (2) common-law strict liability; (3) and common law negligence (including statutory and ordinance violations).
Michigan has enacted statutory strict liability under what is commonly referred to as the dog-bite statute. Under this law, if a dog bites a person, without provocation, while the person is on public property, or lawfully on private property,...
•Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer - How To Find The Best One
Do you really need a "biker/lawyer" to represent you in your Michigan motorcycle accident case?
You may have seen lawyers at swap meets or online who claim that you should hire them for your Michigan motorcycle accident case because they are "lawyers who ride." Is this really necessary? Of course not.
For example, if you were looking for the best surgeon to operate on your brain, would you insist on having a biker/ surgeon do your surgery? What you really need is the best qualified...
•Michigan Slip And Fall On Ice Lawsuits
Michigan Winters can be a dangerous time not only on the roads, but also due to slip and falls on snow and ice. Injuries from slip and falls on ice can result in very serious injuries, including but not limited to, broken legs, broken arms, fractured hips knee injuries as well as traumatic brain injuries, also known as closed head injuries. Many times, victims of falls due to icy conditions have legal rights to compensation against the landlord or property who failed to clear away snow and...
•Michigan Personal Injury Laws - What Is A Fair Settlement?
? There is no set formula for determining the value of a personal injury case. Just like a snowflake, no two cases are the same. How then do attorneys, insurance companies, and juries can place a dollar amount on an injury that has no exact market value? Unlike in real estate and cars, there are no generally accepted appraised values for a broken leg, an injured back, or a facial scar. The value of an injury is determined by numerous factors, each one of which is unique to the particular...
•No-Fault Insurance Benefits After A Michigan Car Accident
If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Michigan, you will generally be entitled to no-fault insurance benefits. Benefits are available to injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Motorcyclists are also often entitled to no-fault insurance benefits.
No-fault benefits are payable regardless of who was at fault in the accident. Also, many auto accident injury victims are entitled to receive these great benefits even if the victim did not own a car or have an...
•Michigan Car Accident Lawyer - Choose The Best One
Do all lawyers in Michigan know how to handle auto accident and injury cases?
No. The insurance laws in Michigan regarding motor vehicle accidents are very confusing and change on a daily basis. The No-Fault law was created in 1973 and there have been over 2,000 written court opinions regarding these laws.
The fact that Attorney Ernie drafted a will for your uncle or that Lawyer Linda handled your cousin's divorce case does not make them qualified to handle an auto accident case. Many...
•Your Rights After A Michigan Motorcycle Accident
In Michigan, people hear about traffic accidents every day. But if you look at the statistics, you will quickly realize why it is so important to follow all safety recommendations.
-Motorcycles were involved in 1.2 percent of all traffic crashes in Michigan in 2007, but 8.2% of fatal crashes involved a motorcycle and 2.7% of accidents with a non-fatal injury involved a motorcycle.
-Injuries were proportionately more severe to motorcyclists than to persons in Motor vehicles.
-The 2007...
•Common Causes and Injuries of Michigan Truck Accidents
Many people blame motorists or motorcyclists for their own injuries when they are injured in a truck accident, but the fact is that the trucking company and truck driver are often to blame. Trucking companies frequently put trucks on the roads and highways that are not properly maintained. Trucks are often even overloaded to put more freight on a single truck and this can cause devastating results.
Many trucking companies have mileage incentives or requirements for drivers which often lead...
•How to Win Your Michigan Dog Bite Lawsuit
Dog bites and other animal attacks are a major source of personal injuries. In the United States alone, almost 5 million people were bitten by dogs last year. Of these, about half are children. The number of dog bites and attacks in Michigan is also significant.
Even though dog bites are so common and the law clearly provides remedies for victims of dog bites, the number of people who recover in a lawsuit for their dog bite injuries is much smaller than the number of people who are...
•Michigan Drunk Driving Accidents and Dram Shop Laws
The number of alcohol related car accidents in Michigan is staggering. In 2008 alone, there were 379 fatal accidents related to alcohol and drug related offenses. In that same year, there were over 47,000 alcohol and drug related driving arrests in Michigan. In addition to the fatal car accidents, there were a significant number of serious injuries caused by drunk driving accidents.
The victim of a drunken driving accident has the right to sue the drunk driver and the owner of the vehicle...
•The Reasons Most Michigan Medical Malpractice Victims Do Not Receive Compensation For Their Injuries
Despite popular opinion about the "skyrocketing" increase in malpractice suits and awards, the number of suits has not increased since 1996, and in most cases, plaintiffs receive nothing. There are a variety of reasons why patients do not recover any compensation for injuries suffered while receiving medical care.
1. Patients don't know they are victims of medical malpractice. Up to 98,000 patients are killed each year as a result of preventable medical error. Medical malpractice is the...
•Attendant Care Benefits and Michigan No-Fault Insurance
Oftentimes, a person sustains serious injuries as a result of an auto accident, which renders him or her unable to do things that he or she was able to do prior to being injured. Sometimes, the injured person requires professional agencies to care for him or her at home. More often, the injured person is cared for by family and friends. This type of care is commonly referred to as "attendant care."
Attendant Care services commonly include, but are not limited to: preparing meals and...
•Choosing a Michigan Brain Injury Lawyer for Your Accident Case
Many people think that a brain injury could never happen to them or a loved one. But, did you know that brain injuries occur in nearly 75% of accidents that involve bodily injury? These injuries are an extremely common result of motor vehicle accidents and other accidents, including assaults, sports injuries, slip and fall accidents, and work-related injuries.
A traumatic brain injury or closed head injury results when there is either an actual blow to the head or a force that causes an...
•Child Abuse Lawsuits And Burn Injuries In Michigan
Michigan child abuse lawyers often represent children in civil cases who have suffered burn injuries. These burn injuries can either be intentional or due to the negligence of the person with custody of the child. Many children suffer additional burn injuries after the initial incident is not properly reported to the legal authorities.
Child abuse burn victims are almost always under the age of 10 with the majority under the age of 2. Immediate identification of intentional burn victims by...
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