Bloomfield Hills Personal Injury Law Blog
Would you recognize a drunk driver?
Drunk drivers are menaces on Michigan roadways. Learning how to recognize impaired drivers may be the best way to avoid involvement in drunk driving motor vehicle accidents. Although drunk drivers are more prevalent during the holidays, they threaten the safety of...
No-Fault “Savings” Are an Illusion
Today, Michigan Governor Whitmer alerted us that the anticipated savings on auto No-Fault policies to be offered under the new No-Fault Act exceeded expectations. But the savings are not based on what was promised, and if you fall into the “savings” trap, it will not...
Chronic pain possible after motor vehicle accidents
Even without fractured bones and open wounds, auto crashes can have life-altering consequences. Victims of motor vehicle accidents in Michigan might decline a trip to the hospital because they have no apparent injuries. However, injuries such as a pinched nerve could...
Distracted driving kills thousands of each year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says each year, hundreds of thousands of road users in Michigan and across the country fall victim to drivers who are distracted. Thousands of victims do not survive, and of those who do, many suffer life-changing...
Typical causes of truck accidents
Big rigs could weigh up to 30 times more than the average passenger vehicle. For that reason, truck accidents that involve cars or other smaller vehicles in Michigan and elsewhere often leave occupants of passenger vehicles withcatastrophic injuries or worse. Many...
Reasons to seek medical care immediately after accident
After a car accident, especially a minor one, it is tempting to avoid medical care. You may even feel fine and think that you do not need to see a doctor. However, even a minor accident can cause medical issues that are not immediately apparent. According to Immediate...
Michigan trucking company ordered to pay settlement of $36M
Transportation companies operating in Michigan and elsewhere owe a duty of care to hire competent and experienced tractor-trailer drivers. When a trucking company based in Southeast Michigan admitted to hiring lesser-paid marginal drivers to help generate a profit,...
3 important points about closed and open head injuries
A head injury is something you should always take seriously. While a bump on the head may seem like no big deal, it could be serious. The severity of the damage may not be obvious if you have a closed head injury. On the other hand, if you have an open head injury, it...
Recovering damages after an auto accident
When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury in an auto accident, the entire family may struggle with the impact of an accident. When another driver's negligence caused the accident, you can seek legal damages for medical bills, lost wages and other costs...
Trial Victory for Schefman for Neurosurgeon & MRI facility
The jury returned its verdict in favor of Schefman’s clients, a neurosurgeon and MRI facility, seeking reimbursement for medical care rendered to the PIP-insured. The total award, which included statutory no-fault interest for over-due payments, totaled $186,000....
