Assumption of Risk & Personal Injury Lawsuits

For certain types of personal injury cases, one concept that might come up is called an “assumption of risk.” Assumption of risk is a defense that parties accused of negligence might use to argue that they cannot not be held legally liable for a person’s injuries. For example, if you go to a sporting event,
- Published in Personal Injury
What is a Statute of Limitations in a Lawsuit?
- Published in Michigan Law, Personal Injury
What is Premises Liability?

If you’ve been injured in an accident, one concept that might apply to your case is premises liability. Premises liability is a legal concept that applies to certain types of accidents where the owner/tenant of a property was negligent in showing reasonable care and maintenance of their property. When property owners and tenants fail to
- Published in Personal Injury
The Importance of Accurate Medical Records in Personal Injury Cases

In any type of personal injury case, medical records are a critical type of evidence. This is true whether a case involves medical malpractice, a work-related injury, injuries caused by a slip-and-fall, birth trauma, or a car accident. It’s not at all uncommon for a party accused of causing an injury to try and deny
- Published in Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
Legal Liability & Fallen Leaves

Fall has officially arrived. The weather has cooled off, the kids are back in school, and football season is in full swing. And, of course, lots of leaves have been turning colors and fall off of trees. As beautiful as those leaves can be, there’s no denying that falling leaves can have some downsides. Raking
- Published in Personal Injury
When Should You Call a Personal Injury Lawyer?
- Published in Personal Injury
Who’s Responsible for Injuries Sustained While Tubing or Skiing Behind a Boat?
- Published in Maritime Law, Personal Injury
What You Need to Know About Delayed Car Accident Injuries

When people are injured in car accidents, it doesn’t necessarily mean they get out of their car bleeding from cuts, with visible bruises, or with other types of obvious injuries like broken bones. Not only are many types of common car accident injuries invisible, they can take time to become evident. In the time immediately
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Are SUVs Safer Than Sedans? Not If You’re a Pedestrian.

Debate around the safety of SUVs has been going on for a long time. For a while, the discussion focused on their tendency to roll over when making sharp turns because of their higher center of gravity. While many newer SUVs are equipped with technology to help prevent rollover accidents, SUVs have also faced criticism
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury
Do You Have a Personal Injury Claim? Understanding Proximate and Actual Cause

When you’re dealing with a personal injury lawsuit of any kind, the key question is going to be whether or not the defendant was responsible for a person’s injuries through an act of negligence. In some cases, the answer to this question is clearer than it is in others. Negligence is an extremely important part
- Published in Personal Injury
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