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Who Can Bring A Wrongful Death Lawsuit After A Pedestrian Is Killed In Michigan?
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian can result in grief for the family, unresolved questions, and sudden financial problems. If a pedestrian is killed because the driver was speeding, distracted, impaired, failed to yield, or otherwise acted negligently, then under Michigan law the family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim. A… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents Caused By Speeding Drivers In Detroit
A pedestrian has almost no physical protection when struck by a speeding vehicle. Even a collision that might cause modest damage between two cars can leave a person on foot with fractures, brain injuries, spinal damage, internal injuries, or permanent disabilities. Speed matters because a driver traveling too fast has less time to notice… Read More »
Can You Recover Compensation If You Were Partially at Fault in a Michigan Accident?
What Does It Mean To Be Partially At Fault For A Car Accident Under Michigan Law? Under Michigan’s no-fault system, being partially at fault means that a jury or fact finder assigns a percentage of fault for the collision to you. This percentage reduces your damages. However, if you are found more than 50%… Read More »
Detroit Pedestrian Wrongful Death Claims Involving Drunk Drivers
A pedestrian has virtually no physical protection when struck by a motor vehicle, and the consequences can be fatal when an impaired driver is involved. Families left behind after these crashes may face funeral expenses, lost financial support, profound grief, and unanswered questions about how the collision was allowed to happen. When alcohol or… Read More »
Injured By Falling Building Materials Near Construction Sites
Construction is a common sight in Detroit and other Michigan cities, often happening just a few feet from sidewalks, streets, parking lots, businesses, and homes. Pedestrians and drivers usually cannot control how tools, bricks, wood, metal, or other materials are secured above them. If these materials fall, the injuries can be severe. People can… Read More »
How Surveillance Video Can Help Win Your Michigan Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases usually come down to one key question: What really happened? The injured person might remember things one way, while others involved, like a driver, property owner, or insurance company, may have a different story. Witnesses can disagree, and memories fade over time. Surveillance video can help clear up these disputes by… Read More »
Who Is Responsible In A Blind Spot Truck Accident in Michigan?
Blind spot accidents with tractor-trailers can lead to serious injuries. A car, motorcycle, or bicycle might be hit, pushed aside, trapped under a trailer, or forced off the road before the truck driver even notices. Large trucks have big areas around them that are hard for drivers to see, especially on the passenger side, right… Read More »
Can A Motor Vehicle Accident Cause A SLAP Tear?
Shoulder pain after a car accident is often more than just a strain or bruise. One injury that often comes up in accident claims is a SLAP tear, which is damage to the cartilage around the shoulder socket. A crash can put a lot of force on the shoulder, especially if someone grips the… Read More »
Injured By Broken Stairs At An Apartment Or Business?
A broken stair, loose handrail, uneven step, or worn-out staircase can quickly turn a simple walk into a serious injury. We often see these accidents happen at apartment buildings, stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, parking garages, and other places across Michigan. Falling down stairs can lead to broken bones, head injuries, spinal damage, knee or… Read More »
Can Another Driver Be Responsible For Causing A Crash In Michigan Without Hitting My Vehicle?
A driver can be responsible for a Michigan car accident even if they never hit your vehicle. For example, a reckless lane change, failing to yield, or suddenly entering traffic can force another driver to swerve, brake hard, leave the road, or hit another car. These are called no-contact crashes because the at-fault vehicle… Read More »