The attorney client privilege is at the heart of the practice of law. It holds that, except for a few instances where the attorney client privilege does not apply, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING you tell your lawyer MUST be kept secret between the two of you. Specifically, your attorney is legally prohibited from disclosing anything you […]
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Why tort reform arguments are frivolous
You often hear politicians claim, “lawyers are filing frivolous lawsuits.” The ambulance chasers of the world, the derogatory term used for attorneys by media personalities who sell snake oil on their radio shows, must be stopped before they harm businesses and medical professionals. However, tort reform is nothing more than the legislators of a given […]
Read more...Lawsuit Against Lakeland Hospital For Leaving Wood In Patient’s Hand
My client fell in the woods in early May of 2018. As he attempted to break his fall, he throughout his hand.` Unfortunately, his hand landed on a protruding stick which, the weight of his fall caused it to puncture its way through his hand. Despite being taken to Lakeland Hospital in Niles Michigan, emergency […]
Read more...Michigan’s Civil Statute Of Limitations
What is a statute of limitations? Each state has its own statute of limitations governing when you must file your lawsuit. The available time provided by this statute of limitations depends upon both the state in which the claim will be filed, and the type of claim to be filed. Below is a list of […]
Read more...Indiana’s Civil Statute of Limitations
What are statute of limitations? Each state has its own statute of limitations governing how long you have to file a lawsuit. The available time provided by this statute of limitations depends upon both the state in which the claim will be filed, and the type of claim to be filed. Once the specified time […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...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 […]
Read more...Legal Malpractice: What To Do If You’re Harmed By Your Lawyer
If you believe you have been harmed by your lawyer mishandling your case, you could be entitled to monetary compensation for your harm. Perhaps your lawyer missed a deadline? Perhaps your lawyer did not adequately represent your interests? Perhaps your lawyer forced you to enter into a settlement? When an attorney mishandles a client’s case […]
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