Defective Products in Michigan
First, let’s ask, what is a defective product? A defective product is a product that does not function according to its intended purpose because of a design or manufacturing flaw. A defective product can also be caused by a manufacturer’s failure to adequately label the product. A manufacturing flaw occurs when, for example, a bad
- Published in Defective Products, Personal Injury
Goodwin & Scieszka are Your Southfield, Michigan Dog Bite Lawyers
Goodwin & Scieszka has been handling Michigan dog bite cases for over 30 years. Michigan’s dog bite statute imposes strict liability on dog owners. If you were bitten, lawfully in the place that where you were bitten, and didn’t provoke the dog, then you’re likely entitled to compensation. Take a look at the Michigan dog
- Published in Dog Bites, Goodwin & Scieszka, Michigan Law
Michigan Spring Roller Skating
Did you know that Michigan has a roller blading statute? It puts all skaters on notice of the inherent dangers associated with skating: 445.1725. Roller skating participants; acceptance of inherent obvious and necessary dangers Sec. 5. Each person who participates in roller skating accepts the danger that inheres in that activity insofar as the dangers
- Published in Michigan Law
Watch Michigan’s Roads to Avoid Ice, Potholes and Car Accidents
We’ve had cold mornings the past couple of days with the temperature staying well below freezing. Isn’t it supposed to be spring yet? According to Mlive.com, warming temperatures are concerning as isolated freezing rain will hit already cold roadways: Don’t cancel any plans. Just be alert and drive a little slower this morning when you
- Published in Accident News, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips
Assumption of Risk in Light of America’s Pastime
March 31, 2014 is opening day for the Detroit Tigers! Since many Michiganders will be hitting their own fields to play baseball, we wanted to talk about the assumption of risk doctrine as a defense to certain civil law claims. First, let’s define the assumption of the risk doctrine: Participants in sporting activities are assumed
- Published in Tips
Dog Walk Liability
- Published in Dog Bites, Michigan Law
Michigan Trampoline Laws & Liability
During the spring and summer months, a backyard trampoline can seem like a fun backyard addition for kids and even adults. But it’s very important to make sure that anyone using the trampoline does so safely. It’s extremely easy for people to get injured while playing on a trampoline. According to the American Academy of
- Published in Michigan Law, Personal Injury
Avoid a Car Accident: Funeral Processions Have Legal Right of Way
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips
What Michigan Landlord-Tenant Law Says About Snow Removal
Well, considering Michigan just got slammed with yet another snowstorm that I had the pleasure of shoveling, I figured it would be entirely relevant to talk about Michigan’s landlord-tenant laws. More specifically, how landlord-tenant law applies to snow removal. Who should shovel? This might seem like a silly question, but remembering that America honors the freedom
- Published in Goodwin & Scieszka, Michigan Law, Tips
Landlord Tenant Tort Liability
When someone owns a property, they have a responsibility to make sure it’s reasonably safe for others to use, and that includes landlords. If a visitor, guest, or tenant gets hurt because of unsafe conditions that were caused by negligence, a concept called premises liability comes into play and it can be used to hold
- Published in Goodwin & Scieszka, Michigan Law, Tips
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