Critical Evidence in Pedestrian Accidents

Critical Evidence in Pedestrian Accidents

Did you know that a pedestrian accident will often result in serious injuries that can change lives in an instant? Critical evidence such as witness accounts, medical records, and scene documentation can determine the outcome of a case. Collecting this information promptly is essential to protect your rights and secure fair compensation.

Moments before collision between car and pedestrian in crosswalk

Common Mistakes Cyclists Make After a Crash—and How to Avoid Them

Common Mistakes Cyclists Make After a Crash—and How to Avoid Them

Cycling is a healthy and convenient way to get around, but accidents can happen quickly. How you respond after a bicycle accident affects your recovery and legal options. Skipping medical care or failing to document the scene can make claims harder to pursue. Acting carefully can protect both your health and your rights.

Bicycle and helmet on road after crash

Proving Traumatic Brain Injuries

Proving Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most serious injuries that can occur after an accident. They can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, from cognitive function to emotional well-being.

Doctor shows information on blackboard: Traumatic Brain Injury

An At-Fault Driver Can Be Accountable for Causing Injuries to Children?

An At-Fault Driver Can Be Accountable for Causing Injuries to Children?

When a child is injured in a car accident, the impact can ripple through every part of a family’s life. Parents face the immediate shock of the incident, the stress of medical treatment, and the worry about how the injuries may affect their child’s future.

Injured boy crying after collision with car on road

Tracking Down Responsible Parties and Getting Recovery in Hit-and-Run Accident

Tracking Down Responsible Parties and Getting Recovery in Hit-and-Run Accident

A hit-and-run accident can leave victims feeling helpless and vulnerable, especially when the responsible party chooses to flee the scene. In these situations, the victim is left grappling with not only physical injuries but also the emotional distress of not knowing who caused the harm.

Injured man on road with car running away after collision

What to Do if Your Uber or Lyft Driver Causes a Car Accident

What to Do if Your Uber or Lyft Driver Causes a Car Accident

If you’re involved in a car accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, an Uber and Lyft attorney can help protect your rights. These cases involve specific insurance rules and liability issues that differ from typical car accidents.

Crashed car with deflated airbags after accident finished on road crashed

Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable for Causing an Accident

Holding Drunk Drivers Accountable for Causing an Accident

Being injured by a drunk driver can change your life instantly. These crashes often result in serious physical, emotional, and financial harm. Holding the impaired driver accountable requires legal focus on both the cause of the crash and how it affects your life.

Man in an expensive suit drinks beer at the wheel of a car causing the danger of an emergency

Is a Motorcycle Accident Case Different?

Is a Motorcycle Accident Case Different?

Motorcycle crashes present unique risks on the road and in the legal process. From insurance limitations to injury severity, these cases require careful attention. Riders in Michigan face distinct rules that can impact how claims are handled and what options may be available.

Damaged motobike and a car in a accident

Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Concussion and Brain Injuries After a Crash

Understanding the Long-Term Impact of Concussion and Brain Injuries After a Crash

Many people underestimate the seriousness of head injuries after a vehicle crash, especially if there are no immediate symptoms. It's common to feel shaken but otherwise okay, only to have complications appear hours or days later.

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Legal Options After a Hit-and-Run Crash Involving a Rental Car

Legal Options After a Hit-and-Run Crash Involving a Rental Car

Getting into any kind of auto accident can be frustrating, but when it’s a hit-and-run involving a rental car, the legal and insurance questions quickly multiply. At Schefman & Associates, PC, we’ve helped many clients throughout Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, who were injured in these situations.

Injured man on road in front of a car