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Establishing Liability in a Michigan Truck Accident

March 26, 2019/in Truck Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

Due to Michigan’s location in the center of the country, the state gets a high volume of semi-truck traffic. While most of these Michigan truck drivers are professionals who take their job – as well as the safety of their fellow motorists – very seriously, that is not always the case. Indeed, according to the most recent government statistics, there were over 14,000 Michigan truck accidents in 2017 alone. These accidents resulted in nearly 2,500 injuries and almost 100 deaths.

Pursuing a Claim for Compensation Following a Michigan Bicycle Accident

March 12, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

Under Michigan law, bicyclists have an absolute right to ride on public roads and are entitled to all the same rights as those operating motorized vehicles. At the same time, bicyclists must obey the rules of the road, including both generally applicable laws as well as bicycle-specific laws.

Drunk Driving Continues to Rank Among Top Causes of Michigan Car Accidents

February 21, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

For years, the top causes of Michigan car accidents have been speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving. According to the most recent data from the Michigan State Police, of the 937 auto accident fatalities that occurred in Georgia in 2017, alcohol was involved in 320 accidents. Almost a third of those fatal Michigan DUI accidents occurred in Wayne County, Oakland County, or Kent County.

Michigan Court Develops New Standard in Accidents Involving Recreational Activities

February 12, 2019/in Gross Negligence, Sports Accident/by Neumann Law Group

Last year, the state supreme court issued an opinion in a Michigan personal injury case requiring the court to determine the appropriate analysis to use in cases involving injuries that were obtained while engaging in a recreational activity.

Court Dismisses Case Against School District Because Plaintiff’s Testimony Was “Blatantly Contradicted”

January 29, 2019/in Car Accidents, Governmental Immunity/by Neumann Law Group

In a recent personal injury case before a Michigan appeals court, the plaintiff sued a school district after the plaintiff’s car crashed with a school bus. The plaintiff filed a claim of negligence against the bus driver and argued that the school district was vicariously liable. The school district argued that the plaintiff’s claims were barred due to government immunity.

Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim after a Michigan Drunk Driving Accident

January 7, 2019/in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death/by Neumann Law Group

Despite decades of government programs discourage drinking and driving, drunk driving represents one of the major causes of all Michigan car accidents. Indeed, it is estimated that approximately 27% of all serious Michigan car accidents are caused by drunk or drugged driving. Michigan lawmakers take drunk driving seriously, and have enacted a strict set of […]

Court Considers Claim Against Mercedes-Benz after Slip-and-Fall Accident at Detroit Auto Show

December 28, 2018/in Slip & Fall/by Neumann Law Group

In a recent case before a Michigan appeals court, the court considered whether Mercedes-Benz could be held liable after the plaintiff fell on a display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Evidently, the plaintiff, an auto dealer from Pennsylvania, attended Mercedes-Benz’s press conference, during which a presenter rode an autonomous vehicle onto […]

Michigan Court Discusses the Difference Between Claims of Medical Malpractice and Ordinary Negligence

December 11, 2018/in Medical Malpractice/by Neumann Law Group

The allegations laid out in a plaintiff’s complaint are the basis for the claim. Thus, the manner in which a case is pled can have an enormous impact on how it proceeds through the court system. Earlier this year, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion requiring the court to determine whether the allegations in […]

Michigan Train Accident Victim Asks for New Trial

November 26, 2018/in Wrongful Death/by Neumann Law Group

In 2011, the plaintiff was hit and killed by a train in Wayne County, Michigan. His representatives sued the train operators responsible for the crossing where the accident happened. After a trial, the jury found the defendants not liable for the plaintiff’s death. Now the plaintiff is asking for a new trial. Grounds for a […]

Healthcare Provider Tries to Intervene in Michigan Car Accident Case

November 9, 2018/in Car Accidents, PIP Benefits/by Neumann Law Group

When one party sues another, sometimes there may be other parties that also want to be part of the lawsuit. There are specific laws that govern who may do so and when a party can join into a lawsuit. The Eastern District of Michigan District Court recently heard a case that illustrates this concept and […]