2022

Michigan’s motor vehicle laws say it’s against the law to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicating substance. While sometimes called “Driving Under the Influence (DUI)” or “Driving While Intoxicated (DWI),” Michigan has termed this offense, “Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).” OWI is a serious offense, and a person can be...

A second opinion is defined as a physician other than your regular provider who reviews your medical records and condition to provide a diagnosis. This second opinion may be the same as your regular provider’s, or it may differ. Two physicians in the same area of practice may have two different diagnoses or varying...

Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that impact an individual’s movement and muscle tone or posture. Cerebral palsy is caused by damage that happens to an immature, developing brain, most often before birth. Those suffering from cerebral palsy can have issues swallowing and frequently experience eye muscle imbalance. That’s when the eyes don't...

The quick answer is no. Michigan is a “no-fault” insurance state and, in most cases, victims are not required to pay taxes on their personal injury settlement. But there are some exceptions. Typically, a personal injury payout isn’t considered taxable income in Michigan. That’s because the law generally doesn’t consider compensation for bodily injury...

Helping injured women patients of Ascension cancer doctor [Detroit, MI] —Together the Buchanan Firm of Grand Rapids and Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace of Detroit are representing women patients injured by Ascension Health’s gynecologic oncologist Vinay Kumar Malviya MD. Dr. Malviya treated patients at Ascension hospitals in Michigan from 2011 to 2017. Women patients...