What You Should Know about Social Security Disability Benefits
If you should find yourself disabled and need to apply for government benefits, the type of benefits you’re most likely to apply for are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. SSDI benefits can continue for as long as you are unable to work and your condition has not improved. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines
- Published in Michigan Law, Workplace Woes
Lawbreaking Doctors Could Have Medical License Revoked Under Proposed Bill
Michigan legislators have introduced bills that would permanently revoke the medical licenses of doctors found to be intentionally breaking the law. The legislation was introduced in response to the case of cancer specialist Farid Fata. Last month, Fata pleaded guilty to 13 counts of healthcare fraud. Fata would knowingly misdiagnose patients and order medically unnecessary
- Published in Legal News, Medical Malpractice, Michigan Law
MAJ President Scott Goodwin featured on LegalNews.com
Scott Goodwin (pictured), the new president of the Michigan Association for Justice, at Law Day 2014. In case you haven’t heard, our own Scott Goodwin began his one-year term as the president of the Michigan Association for Justice on July 1, 2014. Now he’s making headlines, one of which was on LegalNews.com, where he was
- Published in Goodwin & Scieszka, Legal News, Michigan Law
West Bloomfield, Michigan Has a Dangerous Dog Bite Statute
Do you own a dog in West Bloomfield, Michigan? If so, you should be aware of the dangerous dog ordinance. This type of ordinance protects the public from dog bites by imposing civil penalties against a dog’s owner in the event that their dog attacks. Let’s take a look at the statute: Dangerous dog means
- Published in Dog Bites, Michigan Law
Reducing Liability: Releases and Waivers
It’s spring! We finally made it. As more people start being active outside, Goodwin & Scieszka thought it would relevant to discuss a method of shielding yourself from personal injury liability, especially if you have a dangerous activity on your property: Trampolines A tennis court Water skiing Stand up jet skis You should consider having
- Published in Goodwin & Scieszka, Michigan Law
Royal Oak’s Dangerous Dog Ordinance
- Published in Dog Bites, Michigan Law
What are Michigan’s Laws for Playground Maintenance?
Playgrounds are supposed to be fun places for children to spend time. But even under the best of circumstances, it’s very easy for kids to get injured on a playground by doing simple things like falling down while running around. But when playgrounds aren’t being well maintained and repairs aren’t being made, a fun afternoon
- Published in Michigan Law
Michigan Equipment Safety Act: Public Playground Injuries and Liability
The Michigan Playground Equipment Act protects the assembly and manufacturing of playground equipment. It imposes liability on the builder for negligent assembly. 408.685 Violation of act; penalty; default; disposition of collections. Sec. 5. (1) A person who violates this act in the manufacture of public playground equipment is responsible for a state civil infraction and
- Published in Michigan Law
Michigan Trampoline Injuries
Have you taken a look at Michigan’s trampoline statute? Whether you have a trampoline in your own house or your kids enjoy using your neighbor’s, you should have a conversation about the duties imposed by this statute. Statutes like these make it much more difficult to sue someone for negligence because there’s a duty imposed
- Published in Michigan Law, 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
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