It is no secret that Michigan gets COLD. To prepare for the cold weather, there are many steps Michigan residents take: Wearing winter jackets Salting roads and walkways Putting winter tires on cars Setting the thermostat to a higher temp In addition to normal winter […]
How Insurance Companies Use AI to Deny Claims – And What You Can Do About It
Artificial Intelligence is a concept that has managed to creep its way into many different aspects of life. From the voice assistants that we use to help with everyday tasks, to the algorithms underpinning the world’s major stock exchanges, AI is everywhere. One place that […]
The Hidden Dangers of Electric Vehicles: What You Need to Know After An Accident
Love them or hate them, electric vehicles are more popular than they have ever been! With more and more individuals making the choice to go electric, it is no longer a rare occurrence to see an EV on the streets. As EV’s become more and […]
Drowsy Driving Dangers: How to Stay Awake at the Wheel and What to Do If You Can’t
As a society, there has been an increased interest in holistic wellness over recent years. Party fueled by an aging population, partly fueled by advancements in technology, and partly fueled by an increased emphasis on mental health, one topic that seems to be on the […]
How Black Box Data Can Strengthen Your Car Accident Claim
Black boxes are one of the latest ways that technology is changing the way we drive and assess liability following an accident. A black box or event data recorder (EDR) is a device that continuously tracks your vehicle’s data. If an accident occurs, a window […]
How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Driving Impact Car Accident Liability
150 years ago, the technology required for a car to work was unthinkable. A carriage being driven without a horse would have been thought to be some kind of black magic. However, as technology continues to advance, there are cars coming out in 2025 that […]
Social Media and Car Accidents: What NOT to Post After a Crash
Social media has completely changed the world in the past decade. It allows us to connect with friends and loved ones, meet all types of new people, and promote ground-breaking and world-changing ideas. While it can be an overwhelmingly positive force of good in the […]
Who Pays if a Rideshare Driver Hits You? Understanding Uber & Lyft Accident Claims
Introduction In the past 10 years, taxi cabs have become all but obsolete, given the rise of rise of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. If you happen to find yourself in an accident with a rideshare vehicle, understanding who pays for damages and injuries […]
Injured on Vacation? Understanding Your Legal Options
On vacation, it’s normal to let your guard down and relax—you deserve it! Unfortunately, it is when your guard is down that many accidents occur. Whether skiing down the side of a massive mountain, spending time relaxing around the pool, or sightseeing in a rental […]
Michigan’s Distracted Driving Law: What You Need to Know
Distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents in the United States. The main thing distracting people behind the wheel, as you may have guessed, is their cell phones and electronic devices. In 2023, Michigan law makers took steps to help combat distracted driving […]
Injured in a Delivery Truck Accident? Here’s What to Do Next.
If you are suffering injuries as a truck accident victim in Detroit you are, unfortunately, part of a growing number of people to experience this type of mishap. Detroit roads seem to be busy and buzzing almost all the time. With that busyness comes the […]
How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Personal Injury Law
Introduction Cars driving themselves is surely something you never thought you would see 20 years ago, yet here we are in 2025, and this technology is one of the main selling points in many high-end vehicles. Technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, making […]
Navigating Independent Medical Examinations: What to do When Your Auto Insurance Denies Your Benefits
Introduction Auto Insurance Companies will do everything they can to try and deny you the benefits to which you are entitled. If you are injured and looking to file a claim through your insurance company, chances are you will have to go through an Independent […]
Michigan Auto Accident Statistics: Who, What, When, Where & Why
Introduction Michigan has averaged over 240,000 traffic crashes each year since 2019. (2023, Michigan State Police). Here’s some data on how the accidents happened so you can be aware and drive safely! Who Population: Of the 287,953 accidents that occurred in 2023, over 500,000 different […]
Is it Illegal to Drive Barefoot in Michigan? What the Law Says
Driving Barefoot There are plenty of times you might want to let your “dogs breathe”! After a Sunday league soccer game, hanging out on the beach with friends, or lounging around home before you go to bed are all perfectly acceptable and socially normal times […]
Staying Safe on Michigan’s Roads: Understanding State Highways, County Roads & City Streets
Introduction The assembly line, Ford Motor Company, the Model T; Michigan was the birthplace of the mass-produced automobile and the world’s infatuation with cars. It only makes sense that our beloved state has an extensive history with not only automobiles, but the roads on which […]
What Are the Most Common Truck Driver Violations Resulting in Accidents?
Whenever trucks are present on the road, they can present a more substantial danger to every other driver. If you have sustained a truck accident injury in Oakland County, then you may be dealing with serious injuries that go beyond those of a regular car […]
How Negligence Is Determined in Michigan Slip and Fall Cases
Did you recently suffer a slip and fall injury and think you may have a case? If so, you might be wondering how negligence is determined in Michigan slip and fall cases. In this ‘he said, she said’ world, it is difficult to know sometimes […]
Claim vs Lawsuit: What is the Best Path Forward?
Introduction Following an accident, life can feel like a whirlwind of stress, unfamiliar faces, and specialized terms. Amongst the multitude of legal jargon that you may be introduced to during the months following your personal injury, “Claim” and “Lawsuit” are two concepts of central importance. […]
What Happens at a Michigan Slip and Fall Deposition?
A deposition is a recorded statement where a participant in a lawsuit answers various questions – under oath – from an opposing party. It is common practice for slip and fall victims to have their depositions taken during the pending lawsuit. While the thought of […]
Working With Your Personal Injury Attorney
Personal injury cases can be a very long, frustrating process that requires an abundance of patience throughout the process. An extremely common misconception among clients is that they assume that if they do not hear from their attorney for an extended period of time then […]
How Long Will My Case Take?
You may be wondering how long your personal injury case will take before it is resolved. One of the most commonly asked questions that clients have regarding their case is the length of time in which it will take for the case to settle and […]
Devastated By a Slip and Fall Injury?
We live in a world where people laugh at actors performing prat falls or videos of innocent people tumbling over left and right. Yet, when your life has been devastated by a slip and fall injury on another person’s property, there is nothing funny about […]
How Slip and Fall Accidents Affect Property Owners
Winter is near and given the harshness of the season, it should come as no surprise that many slip and fall injuries in Michigan occur due to ice and snow at residences, businesses, and other public places. Sustaining an injury can be painful or even […]
You Can Now Seek Damages for a Slip and Fall Accident on a Sidewalk
Michigan law states that a property owner must keep their premises safe and free of hazards – whether this is a home, apartment building, restaurant, parking lot, mall, or grocery store. So if you are the victim of a slip and fall on a sidewalk, […]
Be Wary of the Insurance Company Once You Have Made a Claim
Insurance companies are private businesses whose purpose is to protect their insurance policyholders’ assets by assuming the risk of paying for unexpected losses. Most people view insurance companies in a positive light, assuming that their main goal is to help their customers, helping them to […]
Fall Driving Tips
For many Michiganders, the fall season is a great time of year filled with cool temperatures, beautiful scenery, and Detroit Lions football. Even though the most car accidents throughout the year, on average, occur during the summer months, and the wintertime is known as the […]
Crucial Steps To Take After Being Injured in a Car Accident
If you are injured in a car accident in Michigan, you are going to want the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering. Of course, the most important step is to first enlist the services of an experienced car accident attorney. A lawyer can […]
Social Media and Surveillance
I tell my clients that when you file a lawsuit your life (past and present) is an open book. Since we are the party that has filed the lawsuit, the insurance company/defense has an opportunity to look into your past and to gain access to […]
Should I Take My Personal Injury Case to Trial or Settle The Case?
You have already been through a ton. You were injured due to no fault of your own and suffered tremendously due to your injuries. Now you have been through the entire lawsuit process including depositions, interrogatories, facilitation, settlement conferences, etc. The trial date is quickly […]