Michigan Premises Liability - Store Owners and Video Cameras A tragic story has recently placed the entire state of Michigan on notice of a young woman who was abducted a few weeks ago.  Jessica Heeringa was expected to close the gas station that she worked at in Norton Shores, Michigan on April 26.  The police have limited leads in large part because there are no available photographs or video; obviously this kind of information would be extremely useful in tracking down … Read More →

Misdemeanors Confused With Michigan Traffic Violations Not all traffic violations are civil infractions, or tickets. People often mistakenly assume that when they are pulled over and receive a citation summoning them to court, that all they must do is pay a fine and all will be well. Other times, drivers feel that they can get away without paying a fine or appearing in court because all they got was “ticket.” It is important to distinguish between a civil infraction and … Read More →

Reporting A Michigan Dog Bite Dog bites can result in serious injury to yourself or someone you care about. They are also the source of legitimate claims made against dog owners. Our office is often asked about what to do in the event of a dog bite. Let’s take a moment to discuss what is necessary to make a successful claim. Dog Bite Claims Plaintiffs injured by a dog usually sue on a variety of theories. A statutory claim may … Read More →

Michigan Auto Accident: Who Pays? If you or someone you know has been injured in a Michigan car accident, and the facts of the particular case establish that you are entitled to no-fault benefits, it is important for you to be aware of what benefits may be available to help one recover from an injury. The No-Fault Act in MI provides for personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits that allow an injured motorist to apply to her insurer for a wide … Read More →

Personal Injury Statute Of Limitations In Michigan What is a Statute of Limitations? A statute of limitations is a legal timing mechanism that creates a cut-off date for when a claim may be filed in court. Fairness and judicial economy dictate the need for such rules. No defendant should have to defend himself against a claim for an injury that occurred thirty years ago. Practically speaking, trying or defending such a case would be extremely difficult as evidence may be … Read More →

How To Fight A Speeding Ticket In Michigan If you’ve been pulled over by a police officer, and you weren’t arrested for drunk driving, it is likely that you were issued a civil infraction. Civil infractions are the tickets police officers issue to offenders of traffic violations. These infractions do not impose major sanctions, jail time or require a jury trial; but they can create hardship, and often create inconvenience and annoyance. Procedure Civil infractions typically notify the offender of … Read More →

Michigan Pedestrian Accident Laws What you need to know to protect your legal rights No one wants to be a victim of a motor vehicle accident. Conceivably, the most alarming situation is the chance of being a pedestrian hit by an automobile or by a hit and run. After an automobile accident, a victim pedestrian may experience tremendously severe injuries, which may necessitate admission to a hospital, surgery and medical treatment for long time. Frequently, victims do not recover their … Read More →

Protect your legal rights after a motorcycle accident in Michigan An injured of a motorcycle accident may undergo terrifically severe injuries, which may need admission to a hospital, surgery and medical treatment for long time. Commonly, persons injured by motorcycle accidents never fully get back their ability to come back to school or work or to carry on previous personal activities. If you or any of your family members encounter a motorcycle accident as an operator or rider of a … Read More →

Protect yourself after dog bite in Michigan There are two types of legal protection available under Michigan’s dog bite law. First, there is the scope for initiating a legal action under MI dog bite statute. Second, a legal action for dog bite can be brought under Michigan common law. Under Michigan law, people who are the victims of unprovoked dog bites are entitled to impose liability on the owner of the dog. There is no “free bite rule” in Michigan; … Read More →

Protect yourself after an auto accident in Michigan People often want to know what to do after an auto accident, what personal injury protection is available to the victim after an auto accident under the state laws of Michigan. People generally believe that if a person encounters an auto accident, he/she needs to sue the person who causes the car accident or the wrongdoer driver. But in Michigan, you, as a matter of fact, have three personal injury protections after … Read More →