For decades, firefighters have been exposed to aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), a substance used to put out fires and keep them from reigniting. While this substance is highly effective at fighting fires, it comes at a big price: the health of the people who use […]
Are Pedestrians Liable for Their Own Injuries When Crossing Outside of Crosswalks?
Accidents involving pedestrians can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries or even fatalities. More than 100 pedestrians die annually in Michigan. Most fatalities occur when a pedestrian crosses the street somewhere other than a crosswalk or when a motorist fails to yield the right […]
Negligence and Product Liability in Michigan Wrongful Death Claims
In a wrongful death suit, a family must prove that their loved one died because of another person or company’s wrongdoing, and that applies in negligence cases and products liability cases all the same. If your family is grieving the loss of a loved one […]
The Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Personal Injury Claims
If you have pre-existing conditions, an accident caused by another person’s negligence can be much more dangerous than it would be for someone who is otherwise healthy. Unfortunately, defendants and their insurance companies may try to use your pre-existing conditions against you – but legally, […]
What Are Common Signs of Autism in Children—And How Do I Know if it Was Caused by Tylenol?
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is typically diagnosed in early childhood, but the signs can be difficult to spot, especially for parents unfamiliar with the condition. While the exact causes of autism are still unknown, recent studies […]
Can I Sue the City if I Tripped and Fell on an Uneven Sidewalk?
You have the right to take legal action for injuries sustained by other people and parties’ negligence. However, local governments often have legal measures in place to protect themselves and their employees from litigation, making it difficult to win without legal representation. Speak with one […]
Is the Bicyclist at Fault for a Collision if They Weren’t in the Bike Lane?
Bicycling has become more popular among Americans, with over 870,000 urban residents commuting by bicycle. Unfortunately, the CDC reports that over 130,000 bicyclists are injured in crashes each year, often in collisions with other vehicles. Although cyclists are not required to use bike lanes when […]
What Do Businesses Need to Do to Prevent Slips and Falls From Rain and Snow?
Slip and fall accidents can be painful and costly. In winter and early spring, people may track in water from ice, rain, and snow, making surfaces like entryways or tiled floors especially hazardous. Winter weather also makes parking lots and sidewalks even more dangerous, increasing […]
Who Is Eligible for Benefits from Camp Lejeune?
The CDC estimates nearly one million service members and civilians stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987 were exposed to toxic chemicals in their drinking and bathing water. The deadly health risks associated with these chemicals were not […]
What Health Problems Did the Water at Camp Lejeune Cause?
For many years, service members, their families, and others working and living at U.S. Marine Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina were exposed to toxic water. They drank, bathed in, washed their clothes in, and cooked with water full of chemicals that have been linked […]
