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Compassion, communication, competence, and charting. These are the four C’s of medical malpractice. These four C’s are the foundation of care that physicians and all healthcare providers should use to guide their interactions with patients to prevent medical malpractice claims....
In 2023 (the most recent data available), there were nearly 16,000 snow-related crashes in Michigan, and experts say that most winter driving crashes aren’t caused by the weather itself—but by drivers’ failure to adjust to road conditions. Motorists frequently drive...
It’s estimated that two million Americans were diagnosed with cancer (other than non-melanoma skin cancer) last year and that more than 600,000 died from their disease. Studies shows that at least 40% of these cases and nearly half of the...
Did you know that school buses are the safest way to get kids to and from school? It’s safer than walking, riding a bike, or being driven to school by parents. School buses are the most heavily-regulated vehicles on the...
With Michigan’s unpredictable winter weather and short hours of daylight this time of year, motorists have a greater chance of needing to hit the roads after dark. Even with modern vehicles with advanced lighting, a lot of drivers still prefer...
Tis the season! Yes, it’s the holiday season, which is one of the busiest travel times of the year. A lot of us set out to visit family and loved ones during the holidays, and many of those trips are...
The answer is yes, and science proves this. Weight and size are major factors. Smaller vehicles are typically lighter and don’t provide the same degree of safety that heavy, larger vehicles do. A motorist in a small car who collides...
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...
According to the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center, auto accident injuries increased 1% from 70,281 in 2022, to 71,085 in 2023, and nearly 70% of injuries were reported as the driver. There are many types of injuries that...
A lien is the right of another party besides the original owner to specific property as security for a debt. In personal injury cases, other parties may possess this right to some of your lawsuit proceeds. This may include those...
The National Vital Statistics Report defines birth injury as “an impairment of the neonate’s body function or structure due to an adverse event that occurred at birth.” These injuries include a wide range of minor to major injuries as a...
What is the NMMAA? The National Medical Malpractice Advocacy (NMMAA) is an advocate for social justice that empowers the community through education and activism. With active patient advocates throughout the United States, the NMMAA helps to educate citizens. Informed citizens...
The Michigan Supreme Court recently restated the standard of care requirements for expert medical witnesses under MCL 600.2169, as interpreted in a 2006 case (Woodard v. Custer). In Stokes v. Swofford (July 25, 2024), the Supreme Court held that the...
When you’re stuck in the hospital recovering from injury from a medical malpractice or auto accident injury, it can get a bit boring after a day or two. You’ll get to know the routines of the doctors, nurses, and staff...
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...
We may be a little biased with some of our “best choices,” but Michigan has a host of great places to see this summer and fall and a treasure trove of hidden gems. We’ll go through a few of these...