Personal Injury Facts and Stories | Scott Goodwin Law

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As we work through the coronavirus pandemic, lots of people have started to adopt new hobbies as a way to have fun while staying socially distant. Since many types of outdoor activities are considered low-risk for being exposed to COVID-19, one activity that has recently grown in popularity is kayaking. Not only is it a

Swimming pool

When it comes to swimming pools, water isn’t the only hazard you need to worry about. Even under the best circumstances, pools can be very dangerous, but many pools have other hazards that increase the chances of injury even further. Some of the most common pool hazards include: Poor Lighting Good lighting is essential for

Personal Injury Law book next to stethoscope, gavel, and pen

Even under normal circumstances, people very commonly have a lot of questions about lawsuits. They aren’t something people deal with every day and it’s very easy to feel intimidated by all the legalities that apply to your particular situation. But when the coronavirus pandemic came to the United States and places were ordered to shut

Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is a very unusual time in history and it’s only natural to have questions about what’s currently going on in the world or what could potentially happen because of all of this later on. Every aspect of society has been affected by the coronavirus and that includes legal matters. The coronavirus hasn’t

Personal Injury Law book next to stethoscope, gavel, and pen

Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen the coronavirus pandemic impact all aspects of society — including ways you might not have expected. But what if you already had a personal injury case that began before mandated shut-downs went into effect? Or what happens if you’ve been injured during the lockdown period? Here are some

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When people are injured and start considering filing a lawsuit, one common thing they want to know is how much their case is worth. The amount of damages you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit depends on many different factors, so that’s a question that doesn’t come with a simple, clear-cut answer. If you

Clipboard with medical malpractice paper, stethoscope, and gavel

Medicine is a very complicated science and it’s not always easy for doctors to reach the correct conclusion right away. In many cases, the symptoms of one illness or condition may be extremely similar to the symptoms of another and when it’s difficult to reach a correct diagnosis, there’s a chance that patients will receive

Bronze Lady Justice holding Scales of Justice

Every type of personal injury case is unique. Truck accidents can be considerably more complex than standard car accidents and dog bites are very different from slip and fall cases. But regardless of which type of accident caused an injury, one thing all personal injury cases have in common is the concept of negligence. Sometimes,

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Being injured in any kind of an accident is always an overwhelming experience. Not only do you have a lot of pain to cope with, you need to deal with treating your injuries and suddenly may be unable to work or go about your day-to-day life. So many things need to be dealt with that

Two people riding on snowmobiles on a snowy trail

During the winter months, one thing many people look forward to doing is heading out on their snowmobiles. Over 1.2 million snowmobiles are registered in the  United States and here in Michigan, there are many great places to do some snowmobiling. But just like any other type of motorized vehicle, it’s very important that people

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