Legal

The law around personal injury evolves constantly. In our Legal section, we cover court decisions, legislation, liability trends, and how Michigan injury-law developments and nationwide changes affect your right to compensation.

Beware a Cluttered Junk Drawer

About a month ago, I came across an interesting article that really shocked me and made me re-think any junk that I might keep lying around in my house. Specifically, the junk that's lying…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Sep 2012

Printing a Working Gun from Your Home Printer?

Here's a scary idea: what if you could print a 3D gun from your home printer? It may sound like some kind of weird sci-fi movie, but it could actually be the future. 3D printing is already…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Sep 2012

Man Awarded $7 Million in "Popcorn Lung" Case

In an unprecedented victory, a Colorado man was awarded a $7.2 million verdict for injuries he sustained to his lungs from consuming microwave popcorn. Wayne Watson says that he inhaled the aroma…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Sep 2012

Girl Born Without Arms Inspires Many

Whenever I get to feeling sorry for myself and thinking about how bad I have it, I am always inspired by the stories of others who have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and somehow…

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Sep 2012

Gel Balls Threat to Infant Health

I had never heard of gel balls before reading a recent news article, but after learning that this seemingly innocent toy can cause serious injury to infants, I felt that I needed to warn parents…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Sep 2012

Health Effects of Drinking Diet Soda

Diet soda is a popular choice for dieters and non-dieters alike. I've often seen someone order a supersized meal at a restaurant and ask for diet soda to supposedly even the calories out….

By David Mittleman

/ 16 Sep 2012

Illegal Drag Racing Kills Mother and Young Daughter

You're probably familiar with illegal drag racing from movies like Grease, where it appeared to be harmless teenage fun from the 1950s. But the fact of the matter is that drag racing is still…

By David Mittleman

/ 14 Sep 2012

Cultivating Compassion

In my line of work, I practice compassion very often for the clients that I help to overcome often debilitating injuries that include both the physical and emotional. Sometimes it seems that our…

By David Mittleman

/ 13 Sep 2012

Obese Less Likely to Use Seatbelts; Face Higher Death Rate

Obesity, the new American epidemic, is associated with devastating consequences. But you might not realize some more subtle health consequences of obesity. One recent news story highlights the…

By David Mittleman

/ 9 Sep 2012

Two Men Fall 100 Feet Over Cliff in Hawaii

You've probably seen a movie where a car is perilessly navigating a winding road that goes up the side of a mountain. Two men in Hawaii had the scare of a lifetime when they found themeselves…

By David Mittleman

/ 8 Sep 2012

Heart Attack Prevention Tips

Sadly, Michael Clarke Duncan, the star of the movie The Green Mile, died earlier this week after suffering a massive heart attack. Duncan was only 54 years old at the time of his death, and…

By David Mittleman

/ 7 Sep 2012

How to Prevent Dog Bites

A three-year-old Jackson, Michigan girl was severely injured after being bitten in the face by a Golden Retriever on Thursday night. The girl was quickly taken to Allegiance Health with severe,…

By David Mittleman

/ 4 Sep 2012