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Product liability cases involving children require careful preservation:
Michigan’s product-liability rules are strict, and early mistakes can jeopardize the case — but with proper preservation, these claims can be very strong. We handle product-related injuries with the same meticulous “all-hands” team approach that defines our practice .
You may have both no-fault benefits and a third-party liability claim against the drunk driver. In some situations, additional claims may exist against a bar or party host under Michigan’s dram shop laws.
In the first 72 hours:
We handle drunk-driver cases aggressively while keeping you fully informed — a core part of our client-first philosophy .
Michigan drivers often choose between:
When policies renew at year-end, it’s crucial to know which option you selected because it directly affects who pays your bills after a crash. If you’re unsure or your insurer is bouncing you between adjusters, we step in and ensure your benefits are protected.
Yes. Two avenues often apply:
Do not repair or replace the alarm yet. Preserve the unit, document the readings and symptoms, and get medical evaluation immediately. CO poisoning cases require expert investigation — something our team handles regularly with sensitivity to the seriousness of exposure injuries.
Michigan law has changed significantly. Today, a hazard being “open and obvious” does not automatically bar your claim. Property owners must still take reasonable steps to protect visitors, including salting, plowing, and inspecting their lots.
Black ice — especially when invisible, unsalted, or caused by melt-and-refreeze — can support a strong premises case. Take photos immediately, note weather conditions, save your shoes, and file an incident report. We evaluate these cases urgently because ice disappears fast.
No-fault does not typically apply to snowmobiles unless a car was involved. Your recovery usually comes from:
While still at the scene, gather:
These cases require fast action before tracks disappear and conditions change. Our team handles winter-sport injury claims throughout Metro Detroit and across Michigan.
Nursing home neglect often becomes most visible during holiday visits. Before you leave:
Then call us immediately. We handle elder-neglect cases with the same family-focused approach that defines our firm , and we take over the investigation so you don’t have to confront the facility alone.
A holiday-season fall can be either — or both:
If you still have the ladder, do not throw it away. Store it safely, take photos from all angles, and document any broken components. We evaluate both theories so you receive the full compensation available under Michigan law.
Responsibility depends on whether the snowplow was operated by a private company or a governmental agency:
You should take photos immediately, get the plow truck number if possible, request the police report, and call us before speaking with any adjuster. These cases are complex — but we handle them regularly and ensure all legal notices are properly served.
Under Michigan’s no-fault law, your own auto insurer is responsible for paying your medical bills, lost wages, and replacement services — even if black ice caused the crash. Your first steps should be:
If another driver contributed to the crash or a governmental entity failed to maintain the roadway, you may also have a liability claim. Our team walks you through every step and ensures you don’t miss critical deadlines.
You may pursue: (a) No-Fault PIP benefits (medical/wage loss), (b) a negligence claim against the drunk driver for pain and suffering/economic loss beyond PIP, and (c) potentially a dram-shop claim against a bar/restaurant that illegally served a visibly intoxicated person or a minor who then caused your injury. Dram-shop cases have strict proof and notice requirements and a two-year limitation; talk to counsel quickly so we can lock down witness evidence and receipts/video.
Two layers here:
If the driver is on the job, their workers’ comp may cover them, but they can still bring claims against the homeowner.
Parking lots are private property, but Michigan negligence rules still apply. Common patterns:
PIP: Yes. If you were an occupant of a motor vehicle, PIP applies regardless of fault, even if no other vehicle was involved. File promptly.
UM/UIM: Usually no, because those cover negligent motorists. Most UM policies require contact with an at-fault vehicle (or specific corroboration rules for “miss-and-run”). Animals don’t count as uninsured motorists. Check your policy fine print and notify your carrier right away if there’s any chance another driver contributed.
Responsibility is often set by local ordinance. Many Metro Detroit communities require the adjacent property’s owner/occupant to clear the public sidewalk (e.g., Berkley and Royal Oak ordinances; Detroit also reminds owners they’re responsible). Leases can shift duties between landlord and tenant for premises liability, but cities can still ticket the abutting property for uncleared sidewalks. .
For injury claims: cities are usually protected by governmental immunity with narrow sidewalk exceptions; claims against a city have special notice rules and technical defenses. Meanwhile, after the 2023 Supreme Court change, “open and obvious” is no longer a complete defense for private owners. Translation: if a tenant/landlord failed to act reasonably under the ordinance and conditions, a claim can be viable—facts and notice rules matter.
Michigan doesn’t require winter tires, but your tires must be safe (no exposed cords, adequate tread, no “unsafe” condition). Using worn or unsafe tires can support an insurer’s or defendant’s comparative negligence argument. Winter tires clearly improve winter stopping distance (state safety guidance endorses them), but just having all-seasons isn’t negligence by itself. Keep good tread and proper inflation, and use chains only when conditions make them reasonably necessary.
Studded tires are tightly restricted by rule; practically, manufacturers haven’t met Michigan’s pavement-wear spec, so they’re generally not used here.
Drivers must yield to pedestrians lawfully in a crosswalk at signalized intersections. When the pedestrian has a “WALK” or is otherwise lawfully in the crosswalk, vehicles must yield—even on a green turn arrow. Pedestrians should follow signals and only start crossing on “WALK.”
Outside of signals, Michigan’s statewide law doesn’t require stopping for someone merely waiting at an un-signalized crosswalk unless a local ordinance says otherwise—some cities add stricter local rules. Always slow and be ready to stop.
PIP benefits typically include: medical bills, up to 85% of lost wages for up to three years, household replacement services, and in tragic cases, survivor’s loss—regardless of who was at fault. Deadlines matter: generally you must give written notice of a PIP claim within 1 year of the crash, and lawsuits have “one-year-back” limits on what you can recover. There are exceptions if the insurer has already paid benefits, but don’t rely on that—notify promptly.
Michigan’s Supreme Court changed the rules in 2023. Property owners still owe lawful visitors a duty of reasonable care, and the old “open and obvious” doctrine is no longer a total shield—it’s now weighed as comparative fault by a jury rather than wiping out the claim at the start. Practically, if you knew (or should have known) about ice and didn’t take reasonable steps (salt, shovel, warn), you can be liable—even if the ice was visible.
What to do as a homeowner: clear and salt, put down mats, fix drainage, and warn guests. If someone is hurt, document conditions and keep any camera footage.
Your health insurance choice affects how your medical bills are paid after a crash:
If you’re self-employed or have limited health coverage, uncoordinated PIP may offer better long-term protection.
It could be both, depending on what caused the fall.
Preserve the ladder, take photos, and document everything before repairs or disposal. An attorney can help determine which legal theories apply.
If you’re injured in a Michigan crash, you may be entitled to:
You must submit your written PIP application within one year of the crash, but it’s best to file within 30 days. If another driver caused your crash and you suffered a serious impairment, you may also pursue a pain and suffering claim against that driver.
Responsibility for a Michigan work zone crash can rest with several parties:
To prove fault, gather photos, police reports, witness statements, and dash-cam video. Construction zone cases often require expert analysis to show where safety standards weren’t followed.
Michigan’s dog bite statute (MCL 287.351) makes owners strictly liable when their dog bites someone without provocation, regardless of the dog’s past behavior.
If a trick-or-treater or guest is bitten while lawfully on the property, the owner is responsible — even if the dog had never shown aggression before. Only trespassing or provocation can serve as valid defenses. If bitten, seek medical care immediately, report the incident to animal control, and take photos of your injuries.
School or sports waivers usually protect against ordinary risks, but not against negligence or reckless conduct. If a coach forces a student to play while injured, ignores concussion protocols, or fails to maintain safe equipment, a waiver may not apply.
Michigan courts often look at whether the injury resulted from normal play or from a failure to follow safety rules. Parents should keep all documentation, including emails, medical reports, and the signed waiver.
Evidence disappears quickly in cold-weather accidents, so act fast:
Michigan’s “open and obvious” rule can complicate these cases, but hidden or untreated ice may still create liability if proper maintenance wasn’t performed.
A signed waiver doesn’t automatically protect a business from liability. In Michigan, waivers do not cover gross negligence, reckless behavior, or hazards outside the normal “scare” experience.
For example, if you tripped over a loose board, were injured by an unsafe structure, or got hurt in an overcrowded area with no emergency exits, you may still have a valid claim. Keep your waiver and take photos of the unsafe condition if possible.
Yes. Under Michigan’s No-Fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, your injuries are covered even if you never made contact with the deer. As long as the crash involved the “use of a motor vehicle,” PIP applies — even if you swerved into a ditch or tree to avoid the animal.
Your PIP benefits include medical expenses, lost wages, and replacement services (like help around the house), up to your chosen policy limit. However, vehicle damage is covered under comprehensive coverage, not PIP.
Halloween brings excitement — and a lot of foot traffic. In Michigan, a homeowner may be liable if a trick-or-treater’s injury results from a dangerous condition the owner knew or should have known about and failed to fix or warn others about. Examples include broken porch steps, hidden extension cords, or poor lighting.
If the danger wasn’t obvious, or a child was injured by something that could have been prevented with reasonable care, the homeowner could be held responsible.
Tip: Keep walkways clear, repair hazards, and use good lighting. Homeowners’ insurance may cover such injuries, but it’s smart to speak with an attorney to understand your liability or rights as an injured visitor.
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