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Most people picture a paralegal managing paperwork in the background of a law firm. At the Buchanan Firm in Ada, Michigan, that picture does not hold up for ten minutes. Leslie Caliguri has been a litigation paralegal at Buchanan Firm...
Most serious injury cases do not start with a full explanation. They start with a gap. A hospital says the outcome was unavoidable. A corporation says the driver was an independent contractor. An insurance company says the coverage does not...
Most people assume that once a medical bill is paid out of a personal injury settlement, it’s over. The case is closed, the check is signed, the file is done. In some cases in Michigan, that assumption costs real money....
Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have taken the transportation industry by storm. Rideshare market value was over $150 billion globally in 2023, and by 2029, it’s anticipated to be more than $210 billion. If you haven’t tried rideshare, it’s...
Federal trucking violations can play a central role in a Michigan truck accident claim by helping explain how the crash happened, who is responsible, and whether the situation could have been prevented. A truck accident rarely comes down to a...
By the time a personal injury case settles, most people are ready for it to be over. The focus shifts to closing the case, resolving any remaining bills, and finally receiving what is left of the settlement. That process usually...
If you were hit on your motorcycle in Michigan, your first priorities are safety, medical evaluation, and protecting evidence. Even if you feel fine or aren’t sure who was at fault, what you do in the first 24 to 72...
In Michigan car accidents, it is common to feel “fine” at the scene and worse hours or even days later. Delayed symptoms do not mean the injury is minor. They often mean the body is only starting to show you...
In Michigan, liability after a rental boat or jet ski accident depends on who was negligent. The responsible party could be the operator, the rental company, the boat owner, another boater, or even a manufacturer if equipment failed. Even if...
Michigan boating law establishes clear rules for who may operate a vessel, how boats must be equipped, and how they must be operated around others. These rules exist to reduce collisions, protect passengers and swimmers, and create predictable behavior on...
Technology has changed our lives significantly. Years ago, we would bundle up and head to the Woodland Mall or the Fulton Street Market to find gifts or bargains. Now, we’re just as likely to sit on the couch at home...
No. You are not required to speak with the at-fault driver’s insurance company after a crash in Michigan. Their adjuster is not calling to help you — they are calling to protect the company’s money. Anything you say can be...
Studies show that radiologists misinterpret or miss findings altogether on 3 to 5% of radiology images every day. That means that radiologists are reaching the wrong or incomplete conclusion 40 million times every year. Let that sink in. What is...
Navigating the complexities of medical malpractice claims can be overwhelming, especially when you’re already coping with the aftermath of medical negligence. Understanding the burden of proof and the essential legal requirements for proving a malpractice case is crucial to securing...
It’s a fact that a claims adjuster works for the insurance company. That means they don’t work for you! As a result, they’re tasked with investigating claims made to the insurance company. Simply put: You want them to pay the...
The Michigan State Police says that the state has an average of more than 290,000 automobile accidents every year. And research shows that most accidents occur due to distracted driving and speeding. As you may have guessed, young drivers are...
Michigan’s no-fault car insurance laws have undergone some dramatic changes, and as a result, all Michigan motorists must make important selections as to how best to protect themselves and their families. Under state law, automobile accident victims are no longer...
The number of outpatient procedures performed in the U.S. is increasing at a steady rate—it’s actually tripled in the past 30 years to more than 54 million a year. That’s nearly the same number of procedures that require hospital stays....