Nolan Erickson has developed extensive experience with all phases of trial and pre-trial resolution of personal injury matters, including major auto accident, medical malpractice, and other serious injury cases.
When an Austrian man had the wrong leg amputated this month, journalists and researchers took a look at medical mistakes, which were thought to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S. prior to 2020. “Human error” resulted in a man having the…
With summer just around the corner, many people will soon be taking advantage of the spectacular Michigan weather by combining two of the most popular summer pastimes: boating and drinking. Although consuming alcohol on a boat is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy a…
After one child died, one suffered brain damage, and many other children were injured, Peloton recalled its Tread+ treadmills and offered an apology for not following the government’s advice. Last month, I wrote about reports of the Peloton Tread + posing fatal risks to children…
After one child died, one suffered significant brain injury, and many other children were injured, a Safety Commission warned people with children and pets to immediately cease use of Peloton’s Tread + treadmill. The Peloton Tread + poses a fatal risk to children and pets,…
Although the numbers vary slightly by year, Michigan consistently ranks in the top five – often the top 2 or 3 – in the number of recreational boats each year. It’s easy to see why, with four of the five Great Lakes forming our coastline…
The days are getting longer and the sun is shining brighter, meaning more people are starting to spend time outdoors. Many Spring activities and sports, such as football and baseball, require a helmet, and many others such as bicycling are significantly safer with helmet use. …
If you don’t like the weather in Michigan, wait five minutes. So goes the saying about our climate here, which can change rapidly due to the influence of the Great Lakes, among other factors. After a few weeks of steady and at times heavy snowfall,…
Tesla, the high-end electric vehicle maker, has announced it will recall more than 134,000 sedans and SUVs due to problems with the touchscreens. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had requested the recall in January, although Tesla initially resisted the action. The recall stems fr
I’ve previously written in this space about chemical contamination problems throughout Michigan. Unfortunately, one major issue seems to be getting considerably worse. In Ann Arbor and Scio Township, an expanding dioxane plume threatens the area’s drinking water supply. Although the plume’s progre
In a blog about Distracted Driving late last year, I mentioned what appeared to an emerging trend in 2020: traffic crash fatalities were increasing in spite of fewer vehicles being on the road. It turns out the pattern held, and 2020 had a significantly higher…
Hot pockets, the popular microwavable sandwiches produced by Nestle, are being recalled due to food safety risks. Over 762,000 pounds, or about 381 tons, of the pepperoni pizza pockets are covered by the recall. According to reports, the product could contain glass or hard plastic. …
Autonomous or self-driving vehicles have been around for a long time, but have been making rapid advances in the last decade. A few months ago, the state of Michigan announced a major project aimed at equipping two roadways with the technology necessary to dedicate a…
