20 Questions To Ask Your Disability Lawyer
Dealing with the sudden onset of a debilitating disease/injury is never an easy task. If it’s a disabling medical condition that prevents you from earning an income, life can become nightmarish. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a true lifesaver in these situations. Based on this, securing access to SSDI benefits is an uphill […]
Determining Fault In A Pedestrian Accident Case
Pedestrian accidents are shockingly common in Michigan. Every year, more than 100 pedestrians are killed and several thousand are injured in traffic crashes. Data from the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) shows that pedestrian fatalities remain a significant concern in Michigan. Recent statistics indicate that over 160 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes, with […]
Determining Who Is Responsible After a Truck Accident
Determining liability and assigning fault in a truck accident can be extremely difficult. Even if the accident was caused by the truck driver, other parties can also be held liable for your injuries – depending on the factors that contributed to the accident. Parties that Can Be Held Responsible for a Michigan Truck Accident The […]
5 Types of Premises Liability Cases
Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which the owner, occupier, or possessor of a property can be held liable for accidents that occur on the property. It’s a subset of personal injury law and is applicable to private as well as public properties in Michigan. According to the doctrine, the owner or occupier of […]
Why You Should Hire a Lawyer After Your Slip And Fall Accident
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you might be wondering whether you need legal representation in order to recover damages from the at-fault party. Technically speaking, you can file a slip and fall claim by yourself, as your right to self-representation is guaranteed by the US Constitution. With that said, […]
Dog Bite Injuries: What Are Your Legal Options?
Getting attacked by a dog can be very unsettling and scary. Aside from the physical injuries, a dog attack can adversely impact your mental health and leave you emotionally traumatized. Young children – in particular – can be severely affected by dog attacks and the trauma caused by the attack can interfere with their normal […]
7 Things NOT to Do After A Car Accident
Hello and welcome to our website! We’ll assume that you are here looking for legal advice, you’ve been in an accident or you’re looking for something interesting to read. Here’s something you may not know but should. Whether you’ve already been in an accident or never had one, here are some general ideas on how […]
6 Things You Must Know About Personal Injury Mediation
1. How many injury cases get settled through mediation? About 97% Before getting to know all there is about personal injury mediation, let’s check out these statistics estimated by the Department of justice on personal Injuries: Exact data for personal injury cases don’t exist, but based on the Department of Justice estimate, about 16,397 injury […]
Be Cautious Of Lowball Offers From Auto Insurance Companies After A Car Accident
There is a lot to deal when after an accident occurs. There’s the nursing of your injuries and there’s also the insurance companies that would try to evade payment. The facts of your claim would determine the kind of compensation you would get. Insurance companies are always trying to pay as little money as possible. […]
What You Need To Do Immediately After A Car Accident
It’s hard to tell the exact moment when a motor vehicle accident could happen, no one expects it to anyway, but somehow, it’s one of those things life presents us. Of course, not all motor vehicle accidents are caused by natural factors; the majority of road crashes are a result of human errors, such as […]