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Does a New Smartphone Lead to More Car Accidents?

The launch of a new Apple iPhone typically leads to a mass of frenzied devotees who can’t put down their latest smartphone to give proper attention to everything else in their life – including their driving. But in the state of Michigan, texting while driving […]

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Cars That Communicate to Prevent Accidents

We tend to think of car accidents, and the resulting injuries, as unavoidable. A personal injury attorney is familiar with the damage and suffering associated with traffic accidents, and we have seen our share of tragic occurrences in Mt Clemens. However, improved technology in vehicles […]

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Staying Safe During Football Season

Fall means back to school, but it’s also the kick-off for football games and pep rallies, bonfires and tailgating in Michigan. Whether you like to watch the pros, collegiate athletes, or local high school teams from week to week, this beloved national pastime brings with […]

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Auto Accident Fatalities Are Still at a High

Though 2005 holds the record high of more than 43,000 traffic deaths, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), deaths as the result of auto accidents in the first quarter of this year rose 13.5 percent compared with the same quarter last year. Automobile Accident […]

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The Dangers of Trampolines

Trampoline gymnastics made its debut at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. With the London Olympics just around the corner this summer, there will undoubtedly be a renewed interest in the sport – and, as a result, a slew of injuries. Trampoline Accident Statistics […]

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Beware of Accident “Cappers” in Metro Detroit

Local 4 Defenders recently called on veteran personal injury attorney David Femminineo for his expert opinion regarding the latest disturbing trend in the Metro Detroit area – cappers. What Are Car Accident Cappers? As if car accident victims are not already vulnerable, hurting, and scared, they are now being targeted […]

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The Danger of Distracted Drivers

Over 80 percent of Michigan drivers feel that people who talk on cell phones while operating a vehicle are more likely to be involved in an auto accident, according to a survey conducted by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. However, of these survey respondents, more than […]

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Who Is Liable in Michigan Dog Bite Cases?

Dog bites or attacks by what the state of Michigan considers a “dangerous animal” can lead to permanent injury, disfigurement, psychological trauma, and, in extreme cases, death. If you have been a victim of an unprovoked dog bite or dog attack you are eligible for […]

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Has Your Auto Injury Ruined Your Career?

Hundreds of people are involved in auto accidents in Michigan every year through no fault of their own. The negligence of another driver has caused many of David C. Femminineo’s personal injury clients to miss work, lose their job, and even lose their business. Career […]

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Was Your Heart Health Compromised By a Poor Diagnosis?

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in this country. Have you have reported symptoms to a doctor that point to coronary artery disease, heart attack, or other cardiac issues? Did your physician fail to properly diagnose these symptoms as signs of heart […]

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Is Your Gym Liable for Your Personal Injury?

The New Year finds many people emphatically following their resolution: purchasing gym memberships, working out regularly, and getting serious about their health. But what if your well-being is endangered because of the negligence of others? Often, when joining a gym, you sign a contract agreeing […]

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Holidays Bring Out the Drunk Drivers in Michigan

According to a study done by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), drunk driving crashes cost the United States more than $132 billion annually. They also account for more than one-third of all deaths. Sadly, Michigan was one of eight states that have done the […]

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Watch Your Step: How to Win Your Michigan Slip and Fall Case

The winter Michigan weather is upon us and with it comes slippery and poorly maintained sidewalks and parking lots. If you’ve had a slip and fall at the negligence of another, you may have a case – but it can be extremely difficult to prove […]

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Michigan Auto Accident Fatalities Have Diminished

In this time of economic hardship, the number of Michigan auto accident fatalities has gone down, according to recent data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. Why does the economy impact auto accident statistics? A higher number of unemployed workers means fewer […]

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Your Right to Choose? The Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law

Your decision to ride a motorcycle is your choice and right, and the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists in Michigan is one step closer to being repealed. What does this mean for you as a motorcyclist? Soon, it’s possible that whether or not you need […]

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Auto Accidents Peak During the 100 Days of Summer

There’s a reason driver’s ed cars are marked as such – this identification provides other motorists with a red flag so they are fully aware of who is a new driver on the highway. But licensed teens don’t drive around with signs on their cars […]

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R U Still Txting in UR Car?

Chances are, you don’t even have a mobile device on the seat beside you if you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident as the result of careless texting by a distracted driver. And now, by law, texting while driving is […]

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David Femminineo Wins $300,000 Settlement in Stunning Motorcycle Accident Case

David Femminineo took on the case of motorcyclist Jamie Sheldon, anticipating a cut-and-dried recovery of first- and third-party benefits for the plaintiff. The motorcycle coverage stipulations in no-fault law would work in Sheldon’s favor but, alas, this case become more complicated as one dark layer […]

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David C. Femminineo Secures $450K in Overdue Benefits for Deaf Plaintiff

Plaintiff Dan Bailey was involved in a deer-versus-automobile accident from which he suffered severe fractures, ultimately resulting in the amputation of one leg. Communications between the plaintiff, who is deaf, and his insurance company became strained. Finally, 11 years after the accident, Bailey sought the […]

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Homemaker Awarded $900K Settlement – David C. Femminineo Proves Future Economic Loss

While stationary at a stop light in Macomb County, the plaintiff was rear-ended by a gravel hauler, resulting in three surgical procedures, post-laminectomy syndrome, failed back syndrome, and a permanent disability rating. At the time of the accident, the plaintiff was a 42-year-old mother of […]

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$450K Auto Negligence Settlement Facilitated by David Femminineo

David Femminineo’s client suffered painful neck and shoulder injuries as the result of a collision with a commercial vehicle on Macomb’s 23 Mile Road. Not only did the accident cause permanent physical injuries, it ultimately created financial stress for the plaintiff. He was able to […]

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David C. Femminineo Wins $120K Verdict in Auto Negligence Case

The plaintiff in this auto negligence case, represented by Michigan personal injury attorney David C. Femminineo, suffered a herniated disc as the result of a rear-end collision. Michigan Lawyers Weekly features Mr. Femminineo and this case which went to the jury and resulted in a […]

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David Femminineo Settles Auto Negligence Suit for $315K

Macomb attorney David Femminineo is featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly for settling his client’s auto negligence suit, garnering his client compensation in the amount of $315,000. The plaintiff in this Michigan auto negligence case – a passenger in the vehicle that was struck – suffered […]

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David Femminineo Settles Third-Party Auto Negligence Suit for $1.4 Million

David Femminineo settled a third-party auto negligence suit for $315,000. A rear-seat passenger in that same accident was in a coma for three weeks as a result of the accident and, after her release from the hospital, required 24-hour home nursing. The plaintiff – who […]

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David C. Femminineo Proves Future Wage Loss Is Key to $300,000 Settlement

In this third-party auto accident case, the plaintiff, represented by David C. Femminineo, was violently rear-ended on Michigan’s I-75 by the defendant who was traveling at a high rate of speed. The plaintiff needed to be removed from his car with the “jaws of life” […]

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