Are Dental Mistakes Considered Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice can take many different forms. In some cases, a patient is affected by a mistake made during surgery. Or an incorrect diagnosis could mean a patient doesn’t get the care they need in time or they’re given the wrong treatment. But if someone seeks dental care and a dentist makes a mistake that
- Published in Medical Malpractice
What to Know About Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law
Traffic fatalities are a major problem in Michigan. Even when people were driving less because of the pandemic, the number of fatal traffic accidents in the state was alarmingly high – and it’s remained high ever since. Bridge Michigan reports that the number of fatal accidents in the Metro Detroit area in 2022 was 25%
- Published in Michigan Law
What to Do After a Hit-And-Run Car Accident
Car accidents are always extremely frustrating to deal with, but they become even more upsetting when the other driver leaves the scene of the accident without even stopping. The callous disregard people can have for the safety of others is truly shocking. But what can you do if your car is hit by a hit-and-run
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
APGAR Scores & Birth Trauma
- Published in Birth Trauma
Who Can Be Liable in a Defective Product Case?
When someone gets injured by a defective product, it can feel very overwhelming to figure out where to begin. How do you hold someone accountable when you’re not dealing with a specific person? Defective product injury cases can be very complex and there are multiple parties who could be liable. Liability for defective products can
- Published in Defective Products
Why Do Workplace Injuries Increase During the Summer?
Workplace accidents can easily happen at any time of year. However, there is some data that shows fatal workplace accidents tend to occur more frequently during the summer months. In 2022, Safety & Health Magazine reported that August is the month with the highest rate of fatal workplace injuries, followed by July, May, and June.
- Published in Workplace Woes
Aggressive Driving vs. Careless Driving
Driving can very often be a stressful and difficult situation. People might have to deal with slow traffic and get anxious about running late. People might be upset about something else going on in their lives. A distracted driver might not stop like they’re supposed to. And even if you’re not the one driving aggressively
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
The Causes & Effects of True Knots in the Umbilical Cord
- Published in Birth Trauma, Medical Malpractice
The Dangers of Defective Dishwashers
For many people, their dishwasher is an essential kitchen appliance. Not only are they very convenient to have around, they’re probably also not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of potentially dangerous things you have in your kitchen. But if a dishwasher is defective, it can be much more than an
- Published in Defective Products
Can You Get Workers Comp if You Have a Desk Job?
When people think about on-the-job injuries, occupational illnesses, and workers compensation claims, they often think of jobs that are known for being inherently risky and dangerous. They might imagine accidents like a construction worker falling off of a roof, a factory employee getting their hand caught in a machine, or experiencing hearing loss over time
- Published in Workplace Woes
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