There is a common scam out there. It goes something like this. Someone will contact an attorney or law firm. They claim they have a large case which needs to be settled. They sign a contract with the firm. The opposing party suddenly is interested in settling. A check is mailed to the firm. […]
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Understanding Indiana’s Premises Liability Laws
Owners of residential and commercial properties are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for people who step on their property. This duty is known as the law of premises liability, and it holds owners accountable for accidents and injuries you might suffer on their property due to unsafe conditions. What types of accidents can […]
Read more...Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance?
Why are swimming pools an attractive nuisance? A swimming pool might be an eye-catching addition to a home, but it can pose bodily harm to people. Because of this, swimming pools often belong to a category of property features called attractive nuisance. What is an attractive nuisance? An attractive nuisance is a […]
Read more...An Overview of Michigan Workers Compensation Benefits
An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) helps people who get hurt or sick from the work they do. Sick or injured workers can get medical care, wage loss benefits, and vocational rehabilitation (VR). Most employers pay for workers’ comp insurance or are authorized to be self-insured. Michigan Workers […]
Read more...Michigan Workers Compensation Rules
Michigan Workers’ Compensation Rules There are basic rules an employee must follow to become eligible for Michigan workers’ compensation benefits. First, the employee must report the injury to his employer. By failing to notify your employer, you are potentially endangering your ability to obtain workers’ comp benefits. Like any insurance dispute, […]
Read more...What To Know About Michigan Worker’s Compensation Laws
Worker’s Compensation laws In Michigan Worker’s Compensation laws are designed to financially aid workers injured while on the job by replacing lost wages and paying medical expenses because injuries without forcing the employee to sue their employer for the funds. Ordinarily, employees cannot sue their employers for injury if the employer is covered […]
Read more...Why did my attorney just send me questions to answer from the opposing attorney?
Why did my attorney just send me questions to answer from the opposing attorney? We have covered the process of discovery as well as its different forms throughout our blog. The process of discovery is often confusing to clients. For many of them, the case we represent them on is the first time they […]
Read more...WHAT’S BETWEEN THE SHEETS AT WATERVLIET’S FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES
WHAT’S BETWEEN THE SHEETS AT THE WATERVLIET’S FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES We recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of our client, a Mr. Anderson, for personal injuries, medical expenses, and emotional distress he suffered during his recent stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites located in Watervliet Michigan. Our client’s injuries result from […]
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Blog Publishing Disclaimer Posts on this website are posted for informational purposes only. They are NOT legal advice. They should NOT be, and are not intended to be by this firm, to be relied upon by readers or website visitors in any manner. It is always recommended to obtain counsel in any potential […]
Read more...Suing Elkhart Community Schools For Student’s Broken Arm
When our children go to school each day, we expect them to be safe. While not all injuries can be prevented, teachers and school staff are only human Afterall, we as parents at least expect to be contacted when our children do suffer injuries. The Legal Duty Schools Owe To Students School personnel […]
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