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Early last Thanksgiving morning, just after closing time at local watering holes, two Michigan families were forever impacted by a tragic collision that took place in Plymouth Township. The dramatic head-on crash on M-14 resulted in a pair of fatalities, and left one critically injured victim fighting for his life. As you may imagine, police officials...

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If you’re hurt in a car accident and become unable to work as a result of your injuries, Michigan law requires your no-fault auto insurance policy’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits to pay you to make up for lost wages – even if you were the person who caused the accident. It’s good to know you won’t face...

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Over the years, we’ve taken several opportunities to outline steps you should definitely take after you’ve been injured in an accident. This time, we’ll be discussing key actions to avoid if you’ve been hurt – both to safeguard your physical and mental condition, and to prevent yourself from harming or losing your right to sue for damages.   Don’t Think...

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So many traditions surround Halloween, a day when the divide between the living and dead is supposedly at its thinnest. Thankfully, this is just folklore popularized by the scary stories, costumes, and horror movies we see this time of year. So, what is there to be genuinely frightened of this Halloween (other than potential cavities...

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It seems to be happening more and more often in recent years. You might receive a postcard, or perhaps get an unexpected email, inviting you to join a class action lawsuit. Numerous companies have been targeted for various reasons. For example, big tech firms like Yahoo, Google, and Meta have all been accused of improper business practices (such as...

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It’s a very good thing that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared October 15-21 National Teen Driver Safety Week. And while spooky season is upon us, lack of teen driver safety awareness could render this month truly frightening. That’s because (and we must be painfully honest) teen drivers are some of the most...

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Winning a sizable settlement in a personal injury lawsuit is a great thing! At last, you have the long-awaited funds needed to get back on your feet, deal with medical expenses, pay overdue bills, and make up for lost wages. To help position you in a place to best manage your newly received cash, we’re answering some...

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With winter on the horizon, and the growing likelihood of weather-related power outages or other issues causing stoplights to fail, it’s probably a good time to remind everyone of a basic traffic rule: You’re required to come to a complete stop for red lights, and (unless you’re making a right turn at intersections where that is allowed) you are...

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As you probably know, September marks several special holidays and commemorative events. There’s Labor Day, of course, plus Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur… not to mention the autumnal equinox on September 23rd! But were you aware that the entire month of September is Child Passenger Safety Month? This observance aims to promote safe transportation practices and encourages proper child...

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The leaves are still on the trees and many balmy days are yet to come this year, so it might seem just a bit too early to be talking about one of the many hazards of Michigan’s famed “winter wonderland.” But it’s important to know that slip-and-fall accidents – while perhaps more frequent once snow flies –...