Michigan Personal Injury Law Blog | Scott Goodwin Law

A worker helps an injured coworker with a bandage on their wrist.

All workplaces have hazards. It doesn’t matter if you’re working for a large, international corporation or a small business. Both office workers and construction workers can potentially be injured on the job or develop occupational illnesses if proper precautions aren’t taken. Of course, different types of workplaces will have different types of hazards, but the

Overhead view of cars parallel parked on a street.

Whether you’ve just gotten your driver’s license or have been on the road for decades, parallel parking can be one of the most stressful situations drivers encounter. It’s not at all uncommon for people to go out of their way to find another place to park instead of trying to parallel park. Yes, this is

Man working to train a group of four dogs.

Dogs can bite or attack for many different reasons, such as not feeling well, feeling afraid, or because they’re taking care of puppies, just to name a few. Regardless of why a dog might bite, there’s one underlying fact that all dog owners need to be aware of: they’re the ones with the most power

Pregnant woman wearing a hospital gown holding her stomach.

Before birth, the placenta plays a crucial role in delivering oxygen and nutrients to the baby as it grows. In many cases, the pregnancy progresses without any issues involving the placenta. But in rare instances, there may be problems with the placenta that pose very serious risks for both the mother and child. Placental Abruption

Woman working at computer in a home office.

Workplace safety always matters, regardless if people are working on a construction site, a warehouse, an office, or are working remotely from a home office. Even before the coronavirus pandemic overtook the world in 2020, remote workers represented a significant part of the workforce and that number had been expected to steadily continue trending upward.

Doctor writes prescription for medication.

Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, the opioid crisis was one of the most widely discussed public health issues facing America. According to the HHS, two out of three drug overdose deaths in 2018 involved an opioid and in 2019, about 9.7 million people misused prescription painkillers. But just because COVID has taken over the news,

Dog walker holding the handle of a retractable leash.

When you own a dog, a good leash is essential. In the state of Michigan, there is a statewide leash law which states that, with few exceptions, it is unlawful for a dog’s owner to allow a dog off their property unless it is properly leashed. Some cities have additional leash ordinances which can apply

Truck and a car driving on a snowy road.

Every winter, there’s one question lots of Michigan drivers have: are we legally required to clear the snow off of our cars? The answer to this is yes, under Section 257.677a of the Michigan Vehicle Code. This part of the Michigan Vehicle Code plainly states that a person shall not remove, or cause to be

Pregnant woman in hospital gown with hand on stomach.

Giving birth is an extremely difficult process for both the baby and the mother. And sometimes babies need a little extra help coming into the world. Sometimes, this means performing an episiotomy on the mother or the mother’s perineum tearing naturally to create extra room for the child as they leave their mother’s body. Natural

Insurance adjuster inspects damage to a car after an accident.

Being injured in a car accident is an extremely overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to worry about getting immediate care for your injuries, it’s very common to feel unsure about what you should and shouldn’t be doing. When injuries are involved, people often feel stressed out about unwittingly saying or doing something that

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