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.

High-Speed Police Chase Results in Five-Car Crash

A suspect attempting to flee police caused a five-car auto accident in Lansing yesterday. According to authorities, DeWitt Township police tried to pull over a dark-colored, four-door vehicle for…

By David Mittleman

/ 2 May 2012

Tragic Car Accident Near Bronx Zoo Kills Seven

In a tragic car accident that occurred last Sunday, 7 family members were killed after tumbling off the Bronx River Parkway near the Bronx Zoo in New York. The family, including Maria Gonzalez,…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 May 2012

One Kidney, Two Transplants

The kidney of Cera Fearing has experienced an apparently unprecidented journey. Cera's brother Ray suffers from a kidney disease known as focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), which…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 May 2012

Distracted Driving Awareness Can't End With April

All month long, my firm has been participating in National Distracted Driving Awareness Month by educating people about the dangers of these hazardous behaviors. Although April is coming to an…

By David Mittleman

/ 30 Apr 2012

Remember Basic Beach Safety Tips This Summer

Within the next few days, the weather is supposed to take a turn in Michigan and finally start warming up to the 70 degrees we're accustomed to during this time of year. With warm weather…

By David Mittleman

/ 30 Apr 2012

The Mystery of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Uncovered

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is characterized by inexplainable, chronic and severe tiredness that doesn't go away with rest and is not directly related to other medical conditions. For patients…

By David Mittleman

/ 29 Apr 2012

KFC to Pay Australian Girl $8 Million for Brain Damage

KFC will be forced to pay an Australian girl $8.3 million after she got a nasy surprise in her Twister wrap that led to her permanent brain damage. Monika Saaman ate a Twister wrap in October…

By David Mittleman

/ 28 Apr 2012

Children's Vitamins Can be Deadly

Vitamins seem like such a good thing–they provide you with the extra nutrients you might have missed out on in your regular meals. However, it is also important to be careful about what vitamins…

By David Mittleman

/ 27 Apr 2012

Tim Skubick Gets It Right on Michigan’s Tax Without Transparency

The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) is hiding something from you. Because of the MCCA, every motorist in Michigan will be paying higher premiums for auto insurance. Why? Only the…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Apr 2012

Teens Drinking Hand Sanitizer to Get Drunk

Between the choking game and pill parties, teenagers have picked up yet another dangerous bad habit: drinking hand sanitizer to get drunk. Hand sanitizers contain 62% ethyl alcohol and six…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Apr 2012

Mississippi Judge Declares Cap on Damages Unconstitutional

A judge in Mississippi has ruled that a cap on pain and suffering damages is unconstitutional in the state of Mississippi. It's not the first time a cap on noneconomic damages has been ruled…

By Diego Avila

/ 25 Apr 2012

The Return of Debtors' Prison?

Debtors' prisons were once popular prior to the mid-19th century and were used to punish those who owed unpaid debts. However, the U.S. abolished the practice in the 1830s but some states…

By David Mittleman

/ 25 Apr 2012