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As personal injury attorneys, it’s vital for us to be intimately familiar with the literary terms syntax and semantics – two concepts that guide us in using language precisely and choosing exactly the right words when we write legal opinions, interpret the law, and make persuasive arguments to help our clients win their personal injury cases. That’s...

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Even if you’ve never played Texas Hold’em or Seven-Card Stud, you probably understand the importance of holding your cards close to your chest and maintaining a poker face when you’re up against tough opponents in just about any kind of card game. The same holds true in legal matters – especially if you want to maximize your settlement...

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You’ve probably heard this familiar catch-phrase at one time or another… in fact, they’re the four favorite words of personal trainers, athletic team coaches, and weight loss gurus alike: “No pain, no gain.” While there is certainly some truth to that old adage, there’s a limit to the level of pain and suffering you should have...

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Allstate is no doubt proud of its long-running “Mayhem” TV ad campaign. In a series of memorable commercials, a lovable-but-crazed maniac runs rampant, acting as a violent personification of the many unpredictable hazards that can force policyholders to make insurance claims. During each ad, Allstate’s “Mr. Mayhem” cheerfully wreaks havoc on innocent people’s cars, boats, homes, or other...

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Sadly, since we last wrote about snowmobile safety a couple of winters ago, the number of serious accidents and even deaths related to these “jet-skis-on-ice” have spiked across Michigan. In recent months, for example, numerous injuries have been reported, along with tragic fatalities including a 15-year-old boy who fell through the ice on Indian Lake near Manistique,...

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As you might imagine, becoming permanently disabled is very challenging. Not only does disability dramatically impact accident victims’ daily lives, it can contribute to a loss of income, and it may also result in other unpredictable long-term effects on their emotional and physical well-being. As dedicated personal injury lawyers, we work day-in and day-out to help...

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The recent murder in New York City of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, is still being talked about nationwide. Some people believe the killer was motivated by that insurance company’s apparent reluctance to pay claims and reputed poor treatment of consumers, citing the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose,” which were inscribed on bullet casings found at...

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As we look forward to the coming year, it’s a good time to examine some worthwhile ways to help our dedicated readers stay safe throughout 2025. Because, while we’re always ready, willing and able to represent clients who have suffered injuries at the hands of irresponsible drivers, landowners who fail to properly maintain their properties,...

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The nostalgic carol Auld Lang Syne encourages us all to remember days past, and to fondly toast the memories of our cherished and departed loved ones on New Year’s Eve. Sadly, some of those we’ve lost to the sands of time met their ends due to the careless drinking and driving that often seems to take place on...

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As personal injury attorneys we’ve seen it all – slip-and-fall incidents that cause horrible, debilitating pain, deadly car crashes resulting in tragic consequences to drivers and passengers alike, negligent workplaces where hardworking employees have been seriously hurt through no fault of their own, and the bad results of improper or inadequate care provided by unprofessional medical workers. Though we hate to say...