In Michigan, we have what is called “strict liability” when it comes to victims of dog attacks. If you are attacked without provocation, you are entitled to damages from the dog’s owner. In order to win your case and collect damages, however, you will need to be able...
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident, you know that it is a scary and confusing event. Aside from the worries of whether all of your passengers are okay, a flood of secondary concerns come at a rapid pace. Is your car still operable? If not, how will you get...
When you have been seriously hurt in an accident, you need a lawyer whom you can trust. Several factors must be taken into account when selecting a lawyer for your personal injury case. The US Federal Trade Commission recommends the following considerations when...
I did not grow up with a burning desire to become a lawyer. On the contrary. When I was a kid, I did not think that working long hours going through stacks of paperwork seemed dynamic or interesting at all. Of course, I had no idea what lawyers did back then....
First of all, Michigan law makes it clear that if you own a dog, you are responsible for it. There is no getting around that. If your dog bites someone, you can be sued. Contrary to urban legend, there is no “free bite” law. Even without a history of your...
I have been representing people involved with accidents (like car crashes) for 20 years. Before that, I was on the “other side”… an insurance claims adjuster. I guess it’s understandable that people often ask me “when do I need to...
