2021

Michigan, like many other states, has more people on the roads during the holiday season. That means more distracted drivers, more people driving impaired, and more out-of-state visitors unfamiliar with our roads and snowy weather conditions. All of this can result in more accidents. And statistics show that the rate of fatal car accidents...

Medical malpractice happens when a physician or hospital causes an injury to a patient by a negligent act or omission. The negligence may be from mistakes in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management. Medical errors can happen to anyone, including well-known entertainers. Let’s look at our last set of celebrities who had issues (and...

Michigan averages 64 inches of snow per year. In contrast, the US average is just 28 inches of snow per year. In Michigan, lots of snow means lots of outdoor fun. You may call it a “snow machine,” “sled,” “skimobile,” or Skidoo. But whatever you call it, snowmobiling is a great way to enjoy...

With worries that the pandemic would overwhelm hospitals, many states issued calls for “all hands on deck.” In response, many experienced doctors came out of retirement. New doctors were also recruited—those right out of medical school. Here in Michigan, Governor Whitmer and Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Director, Orlene Hawks, recognized the critical need for...

It seems wherever you turn, you hear about worker shortages. This situation exists in pharmacies just like other businesses. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a nationwide shortage of pharmacists, with many pharmacies and drugstores desperately trying to find workers. Now, in addition to filling prescriptions, pharmacy employees must also administer COVID-19 tests and...