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 a misdemeanor. Civil infractions are not … Read More →

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 be made, as well as … Read More →

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 variety of benefits. When an … Read More →

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 the violation committed, and the date and time … Read More →

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 capability completely to go back to school or work or to continue with previous … Read More →

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 motorcycle, you should protect your legal rights. Contact an experienced … Read More →

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; therefore, it is immaterial if the dog … Read More →

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 an auto accident – these are benefits under … Read More →

Though we never expect, we may encounter a car accident. There are some steps you need to follow when you undergo a car accident, even if you do not get injured. Stay at the accident place till the police advise you that you may leave if you get injury by a car accident or experience major damage to property. If someone is injured, and you have the training in providing first aid, make an effort to help the injured. Do … Read More →

Personal injury, as per the law of Michigan, means the physical injury or damage a person suffers as a result of negligence of some other person. In law, the concept “negligence” refers to such act that fails to show respects for the lives and safety of others, in a situation where there is a duty to respect other people’s rights. An ordinary injury is physically evident; however, injury can be happened to mind or emotions. Michigan state law is invariably … Read More →