Sue For Pain And Suffering And Settlement Amounts In Michigan

Pain and suffering is an important element of compensation in all Michigan personal injury cases.  These types of claims are considered “non-economic” damages, meaning that the amount cannot be precisely stated in a dollar amount.    Our personal injury attorneys at The Lockwood Legal Group, use our skill and experience to maximize the amount of […]

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Availability of Pain and Suffering Damages In Indiana

Availability of Pain and Suffering Damages Under Indiana Law Whether you’re a Hoosiers fan, one of the Fighting Irish, or you prefer the thrill of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you know accidents don’t just happen to athletes and racecar drivers. If you’ve been injured and you’re pursuing a claim against someone in Indiana, you may […]

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What is My Indiana Wrongful Death Lawsuit Worth?

What is my Indiana Wrongful Death Lawsuit Worth?   If you lost a loved one due to a personal injury caused by another party’s negligence, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The South Bend wrongful death attorneys of The Lockwood Legal Group, LLC are here to evaluate your situation to determine […]

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Indiana Dog Bite Laws

We consider dogs man’s best friend, but unfortunately, some dogs can cause significant harm. It’s the dog owner’s responsibility to control their dogs and remain aware of their dog’s behavior at all times.   If a dog bites you and leaves you with significant injuries, it’s possible to hold the dog owner liable for your […]

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Is there a limit on medical malpractice damages in Michigan?

Does Michigan have a cap on medical malpractice damages? The short answer is, thanks to tort reform, yes. Like many states, Michigan “caps” or limits the amount of damages that are available to a plaintiff who has been successful in a medical malpractice lawsuit. Michigan’s cap is a little more complex than most states’. According to […]

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Allowable Damages In Michigan medical Malpractice Cases

At the time of this writing, medical malpractice cases in Michigan have a cap on the amount of allowable damages. Unfortunately, Michigan legislators believe they alone, instead of the jury, should determine the amount of damages plaintiffs are allowed to obtain as compensation for injuries caused by the negligence of medical professionals. As in all […]

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