2020

Most states have laws that limit or “cap” the amount of non-economic damages (i.e., pain and suffering) that a jury may award in some types of personal injury actions. Each state determines its own damages cap.  Michigan enacted strict damage caps in the 1990s as party of tort reform. As a result, it’s not...

A Michigan woman went to see her doctor on a routine visit. The doctor ordered a physical and Pap smear—not unusual for a young woman—and told the patient he’d call with the results in a few days. The test is abnormal because it finds glandular cells, a dangerous pre-cancer of the cervix. The physician...

Some of us, when faced with a tough situation like surgery, put our faith in our healthcare providers, trust everything will work out, and hope for the best. Others do all those things… but also need to have answers to all their concerns. That first group will believe the surgeon knows what he or...

Telehealth is the use of videoconferencing and phone communications to assist with long-distance patient healthcare. The American Telemedicine Association says that telemedicine may involve videoconferencing, remote patient monitoring, image capturing, and the use of peripheral digital diagnostic medical devices. A healthcare provider’s telemedicine technology must comply with HIPAA, HITECH, and state regulations. Plus, healthcare providers are required...

Rockford Teen Killed in Motorcycle Crash Motorcyclist Killed in Head-On Crash South of Grand Rapids Motorcyclist, 26, Killed in Kent County Crash Motorcyclist Killed in Wyoming Crash These are just some of the tragic headlines in the past year concerning fatal Michigan motorcycle crashes in Kent County. As we approach summer, we will see...