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...
Unfortunately, an injury from a car accident or medical malpractice is something many people sadly experience. After any traumatic event, trying to heal while navigating the steps of pursuing legal action can be overwhelming. Choosing the right personal injury attorney...
Minors can’t act for themselves in legal proceedings; therefore, they need someone to act in a representative capacity to sue or agree to a settlement. This is called a conservatorship. In some situations, a minor can take the distribution of...
Personal injury cases, such as medical malpractice and auto accidents, can be extremely complex. These types of personal injury cases require strict attention to detail, complete understanding of the law, and excellent communication skills to dialog with the victim. With...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) happens when a sudden injury causes damage to your brain. A “closed head injury” may cause brain damage if something hits your head hard but doesn’t break through your skull. A “penetrating head injury” happens when...
Legal terminology can be confusing—even for some lawyers. Many of these “words of art” come from Latin, and few of us are fluent in that language. For example, “ex parte” means on behalf of” and “donatio mortis causa” is Latin...
The short answer is no. Spouses, children, and other relatives typically aren’t responsible for any of the outstanding debts of a relative who passes away. A decedent’s debt is usually paid from their estate, which is money or property they...
Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled that Court of Appeals erred by failing to apply the framework of an earlier case since that decision was never clearly superseded by the Legislature or overruled by the Supreme Court. The holding in Baker...
There were more than 88,000 motorcyclists killed and injured in motorcycle accidents nationally in 2021. In Michigan in 2022, there were 3,158 motorcycle accidents, and 173 motorcyclists were killed, with 2,466 injured. Statistics show that 84% of motorcycle-vehicle crashes happen...
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