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.

Kidney Transplant Fiasco

When a healthy living donor is willing to make the selfless sacrifice of offering a kidney to help someone in need, their act is nothing short of heroic. Sadly, one brave donor in New York gave…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Apr 2012

Cost of Same Medical Procedure Can Vary by Thousands of Dollars for Uninsured

If you need to have your appendix removed, let's say, and you are uninsured, there is no way for you to comparison shop. However, the cost of such a surgery can vary widely–from $1,500 to…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Apr 2012

Kidney Cancer; Doctor Fails to Timely Diagnose, Patient Dies

If you've had a reason to visit a doctor lately, chances are you've felt rushed or even ignored by your physician. Studies, both formal and informal, show that Americans are becoming more…

By David Mittleman

/ 23 Apr 2012

With Warmer Weather Comes More Bicyclists on the Roadways

As the weather gets warmer outside, more bicyclists will be sharing the roadways with automobiles. It's extra important for motorists and cyclists to be aware of one another to practice basic…

By David Mittleman

/ 22 Apr 2012

Women Dies From Coca-Cola Overdose

A woman in New Zealand died in February 2010 from a heart attack at the age of 30. But her family says it wasn't just a bad heart to blame for her poor health and subsequent death–the woman…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Apr 2012

Don’t Drive Distracted

Distracted driving has become an enormous threat on our roadways. Whether it’s texting, eating, or changing the radio station, other activities are constantly vying for our attention when…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Apr 2012

Pheromone Parties Promise To Help You Sniff Your Way to Love

You've probably heard of dating websites that match you based on compatibility rather than just a picture of a cute guy or girl. However, a new trend in dating is taking matchmaking a step…

By David Mittleman

/ 19 Apr 2012

Accidental Injury Deaths Down by 30% Among Children

It isn’t very often that we receive good news related to injuries. However, a recent CDC report revealed that deaths from accidental injuries among children dropped by 30% between 2000 and…

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Apr 2012

Dog’s Loyalty Knows No Bounds, Lies in LA Traffic Next to Dying Friend

They say that dog is man's best friend, but a dog's loyalty knows bounds beyond humans. A recent stituation exemplified the loyalty that dogs can have toward humans and animals alike when…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Apr 2012

Even Middle Schoolers Show Skin Damage from Tanning Booths

Skin damage is becoming increasingly prevalent because of the popularity of tanning booths. Even middle schoolers are showing signs of early skin damage from spending too much time without…

By David Mittleman

/ 16 Apr 2012

Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to Increase in Organ Donations

Some motorcylists advocate for no mandatory helmet laws. It's a hotly debated topic amongst motorcyle enthusiasts and safety experts. Safety experts aren't without their evidence showing…

By David Mittleman

/ 15 Apr 2012

"Miracle" Baby Found Alive in Morgue

After believing that they had lost their baby shortly after she was born, an Argentinian couple received a miracle when they went to visit their baby one last time in the morgue and heard her…

By David Mittleman

/ 13 Apr 2012