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Let’s face it – passenger vehicles are becoming more and more expensive and intricate all the time. Computers and “smart” components, Bluetooth connectivity, onboard high-speed Wi-Fi, GPS and satellite connections, self-driving capabilities, hybrid power sources, 48-inch panoramic video touchscreens, and many more innovative features are adding complexity and cost – not to mention potential safety issues –...

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The first thing to do after you’ve been injured in a car accident might actually be the last thing on your mind. But it can be a lifesaver in more ways than you may imagine. It’s seeking a comprehensive medical evaluation. Getting thoroughly checked out by a trained healthcare professional is a vital step you simply must...

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For many years it felt like employers had the upper hand over their dedicated workers. Corporate executives and senior managers seemingly held all the cards – setting salaries, establishing work rules, deciding upon benefit options, hiring and firing staff members at will, even forcing employees to sign what many considered to be onerous noncompete agreements. But then...

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Not long ago, Michiganders with car insurance enjoyed some of the most comprehensive protection available anywhere in America if they were hurt in an automobile accident. Unlimited Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits – which were formerly mandated by the state’s No-Fault auto insurance law – ensured that injured Michigan drivers and their passengers could receive...

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With summer vacation right around the corner, now is probably a good time to discuss your family’s personal safety at some of Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions: our state’s wonderful amusement and theme parks. Because despite the best of intentions, and even with the most careful attention to their upkeep, it’s certainly possible to be injured when...

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The vintage TV trope of mailmen being victimized by neighborhood dogs is far from a cliche – especially here in the Great Lakes State. That’s because Michigan is among the top 10 states nationally for dog attacks on postal workers. And with the ever-increasing number of drivers working for services like Amazon, UPS, Fedex, DoorDash, Uber Eats,...

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Although we hate to say it, some accident victims never fully recover from their injuries. Pain and suffering resulting from such deep-seated injuries as brain traumas or peripheral nerve damage can linger for many years, or even last a lifetime. That being the case, we thought it would be helpful to discuss the long-term impacts of chronic pain, and how Michigan law...

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You’ve probably heard about court proceedings surrounding the parents of convicted Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley. In February and March 2024 respectively, Jennifer and James Crumbley were each convicted of involuntary manslaughter for negligent actions that led to their son’s earlier conviction for various crimes including first degree murder and terrorism causing death. This month, both of Ethan Crumbley’s...

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  We’ve all heard instances of children being harmed in daycare settings across Michigan. You may remember the incident when one child in a Garden City daycare facility shoved another youngster into a clothes dryer and turned it on, fortunately causing only minor injuries. Or perhaps you’ll recall the metro Detroit toddler who was reported to have suffered...