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You probably recall the high-profile electrocution of an American tourist in a hot tub at a Mexican beach resort that made national headlines last month. But it may come as a shock to learn that fatal electrocutions are also quite common right here in Michigan. Consider just a few such incidents where unsuspecting individuals suffered severe injuries or even tragically...

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You probably already know that if you get in an automobile accident Michigan law requires you and any other drivers involved in the incident to remain at the crash scene, and to exchange essential information such as your names, insurance providers and policy numbers, home addresses, driver’s license numbers, and car registration information. You’re also required to call...

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City buses (and school buses) are enormous vehicles – typically measuring 35-40 feet long, standing up to 12 feet tall, and weighing upwards of 40,000 pounds. By comparison, your family car is probably a tad under 15 feet long, and usually weighs in at less than 4,000 pounds. That’s why – in an encounter between any kind of mass...

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Recent tragic workplace explosions in downtown Rochester, Clinton Township and elsewhere in Michigan demonstrate that employees – while generally working in safe facilities – are still sometimes harmed through poor safety protocols or even unexpected conditions that exist despite stringent OSHA rules and regulations. For instance, in the Clinton Township explosion, which happened at a facility that firefighters say was “never...

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In an accident, you can suffer three very different but equally devastating kinds of injuries, each of which causes its own level of pain and suffering, and all of which require specific medical interventions that can help you recover your health and keep you in the game. As personal injury attorneys, we frequently meet with accident...

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Last spring we discussed the value provided by trusted expert witnesses in helping our clients win sizable settlements in Michigan personal injury cases – to the tune of more than $1.5 billion all told! Now we’d like to take a few minutes to provide you with some important additional information on expert witnesses by answering a few key questions...

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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...