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.

Are You Driving a Safe Rental Car?

Is that rental car you're driving really safe? You might be surprised to find out that when you rent a car there is a chance that the vehicle has been recalled at some point, but hasn't…

By David Mittleman

/ 4 Jan 2012

Man Finds Kidney Donor Via Facebook

You might think of Facebook as a good place to check up on friends and to get in touch with old classmates or acquaintances…but it can come in handy for other reasons, too. Even the most…

By David Mittleman

/ 3 Jan 2012

Man Uses Cellphone to Stop Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Young Mother

Cellphones can do amazing things these days. Granted, I have written several times on the dangers of using a cellphone while driving, but cellphone technology can also be very useful after a car…

By David Mittleman

/ 1 Jan 2012

No Easy Cure for a Hangover

We're now just hours away from ringing in 2012 and if you have party plans you might be thinking of ways you can avoid a hangover this year. While there are many tricks out there to help…

By David Mittleman

/ 31 Dec 2011

Is a Jury Verdict Ever “Too Much?”

A recent civil lawsuit in Fayette County, Texas, has prompted discussion in some circles about how juries determine damages. The case involves Robbie Middleton, who was sexually assaulted and set…

By David Mittleman

/ 28 Dec 2011

San Francisco Man Poses as Plastic Surgeon, Flushes Liposuction Fat Down Toilet

Unfortunately, it seems as if more and more people are succumbing to the promise of rock-bottom plastic surgery prices, but paying a huge fine in terms of their health. For example, a woman in…

By David Mittleman

/ 27 Dec 2011

The Power of a Smile

You might have heard the expression smile or your face will freeze that way while growing up. While there might not be too much truth to that statement, a smile is a powerful force that can…

By David Mittleman

/ 26 Dec 2011

Arizona College Student Awakes from Coma Hours Before Organ Donation Surgery

Sam Schmid, an Arizona college student, was set to donate his organs when he miraculously awoke from a coma. Doctors suspected that Schmid was brain dead after he was in a October 19 five-car…

By David Mittleman

/ 24 Dec 2011

Michigan Auto Insurance Industry Gets An Early Christmas Present

The Michigan Supreme Court’s notorious new Gang of Four is apparently in the holiday mood. In the spirit of giving, the Court ruled 4-3 that auto insurance companies do not need to pay…

By David Mittleman

/ 23 Dec 2011

Christmas Trees Can be Deadly if Not Watered Regularly

Most people don't realize how dangerous Christmas trees can be if they aren't properly watered and kept away from heat sources. Norma O'Neal of Chattanooga, TN learned this lesson the…

By David Mittleman

/ 21 Dec 2011

Don't Use Tap Water in Neti Pots–It Could Kill You

If you use a Neti Pot for cleaning out your sinuses, you might want to read the latest news from health regulators in Louisiana. Although some people swear by the neti pot, if not used correctly,…

By David Mittleman

/ 18 Dec 2011

Famous Voiceover Personality Unable to Talk After Oral Surgery

Just the other day I wrote about the tragic story of a teenage girl who died after undergoing a wisdom tooth extraction surgery. Similar to the arguments I highlighted in that blog concerning the…

By David Mittleman

/ 17 Dec 2011