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How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Last?

When injured by another person’s negligence, you may have extensive medical bills and other expenses. Depending on your injury, you might be unable to work for a long time. All this affects your financial state, so it is not unusual to want to know how long your case will last. Our personal injury lawyers at […]

How to Prove Negligence in a Wrongful Death Case?

Losing someone you care deeply about can be devastating. The relationship that you have with that person will be saved in photographs and cherished memories, but there will be a hole in your life because that person is not with you today. It is even harder to deal with if your loved one passed away […]

How Do You Prove Negligence in an Injury Case?

If you want to sue some other party after sustaining an injury, you need to prove, among other things, that they were negligent in some way. There are some basic requirements for negligence to exist that apply across the board, but what it looks like in practice varies depending on the individual circumstances of your […]

Determining Fault in Motorcycle Accidents

When a motorcycle accident happens, there are several things to consider, including who might be at fault for the crash. This is more so when the accident involves a car, truck, or pedestrian and a motorcycle. Identifying the at-fault party also helps determine who to file a claim against. In this blog, our motorcycle accident […]

6 Tips to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident

Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and exhilarating experience, especially if you are a thrill seeker. Some motorcycle riders are known for speeding and disobeying traffic rules. The downside of these actions is that they can lead to a motorcycle accident. While not all motorcycle accidents are the motorcyclist’s fault, and the injured rider […]

Labor & Delivery Complications Everyone Should Look For

During the birthing process, complications can arise. Mothers, fathers, other family members, and medical staff should be aware of any pain or conditions that do not seem normal when a baby is about to be born. Some labor and delivery complications can be resolved with medication or cesarean section (C-section) delivery. If not treated properly, […]

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Michigan?

When you lose a loved one as the result of a negligent act in Michigan, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A successful claim means you can receive compensation, including money for the deceased’s burial and funeral expenses. However, not everyone can file a wrongful death. To be eligible to file […]

Bicycle Safety – What You Need to Know

The Michigan State Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) often encourage all road users, including bicyclists and motorists, to obey traffic rules and respect each other’s right of way. However, not every bicyclist knows or applies the safety rules when on the roadway. This article looks at bicycle safety in Michigan and […]

My Child Was Bitten By a Dog: What Should I Do?

More than half of all dog bite victims are children. This is an incredibly high number, considering that about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Out of that number, more than 800,000 receive medical attention for dog bites. Based on a 2023 report, […]

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