Michigan Personal Injury Law Blog | Scott Goodwin Law

Kids and adults on roller coaster with hands up

Trips to amusement parks can be a lot of fun for the whole family. Kids love being able to go on rides and play games and there are lots of ways for adults to have fun, too. In the best circumstances, a day at an amusement park becomes a fond memory. But there are times

Baby peacefully sleeping with hands touching

There are many different ways a child can be injured during delivery or shortly after the time of birth, but one of the most common types of injuries involves damage to a child’s brachial plexus. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that spans across the upper chest area from the neck into the

Pedestrian walking at walkcross in front of moving car

Every now and then, everybody needs to take a little bit of a walk to get from Point A to Point B. Whether you’re taking a walk out of necessity or just for fun, everybody is a pedestrian at some point in their lives. Walking is supposed to be a simple way to get around

Outdoor water park with six water slides leading to pool

When the summer heat gets to be too much, packing up the kids and heading to the nearest water park can seem like a fun way to beat the heat. A lot of kids would be delighted by the idea of getting to spend an afternoon going down water slides over and over again. But

Woman holding neck painfully while standing in front of fender bender accident

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, there are lots of things you need to do immediately afterward. You’ll need to note exactly where and when the accident occurred. You’ll need to get the information of the other driver involved in the crash. You’ll need to take pictures of the scene. And, of course,

Infant with their eyes closed holding an adult hand

West syndrome, also referred to as infantile spasms, is a rare type of epilepsy that affects babies. It’s estimated that it occurs in about 1 in 2,000 children and symptoms typically begin to show before the child is a year old, most commonly between the ages of 4 and 8 months. When a child has

Group of friends riding in car with windows down

When people think about dangerous times to drive, they typically think of things like blizzards, ice storms, and heavy downpours, not a warm, sunny summer day. But in reality, rates of car accidents tend to actually increase during the summer months. According to data from the NHTSA, the numbers of fatalities caused by car crashes

Gavel with a scale of justice on black book

When people consider filing a lawsuit, they often imagine that their case will culminate with a trial being held in a courthouse. But when it comes to personal injury lawsuits, the majority of cases end up being settled out of court. It’s very common for cases to be settled after a lawsuit has been filed.

Adult holding infant baby's hand with hospital band

When an infant is injured during or shortly after delivery, it’s very important for treatment begin as quickly as possible. Every birth injury is unique and the type of treatment a child will need depends on the exact type of injury and how severe the injury is. However, there are many types of treatments that

Woman tying coral colored running shoe

After a long, cold winter, the return of spring and summer means lots of runners are eager to lace up their running shoes and head outside again for their running sessions. The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and the days are sunnier, so there are lots of days to get a really great

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