Below are some of the most frequently asked questions from clients regarding Michigan custody cases. If you think you might have a need for a child custody lawyer, Jim Lockwood specializes in family and custody law. Contact The Lockwood Legal Group today for a free consultation or give Jim a call at his office phone […]
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All posts discussing issues and claims under Michigan law.
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...Availability of exemplary damages in Michigan
What are Exemplary Damages? Exemplary damages are awarded in order to “compensates plaintiffs for humiliation, sense of outrage, and indignity resulting from injustices maliciously, willfully, and wantonly inflicted by the defendant.” McPeak v McPeak (On Remand), 233 Mich App 483, 490, 593 NW2d 180 (1999) A plaintiff who seeks exemplary damages for the defendant’s willful, […]
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...If I Have A Will Why Do I Need A Lawyer?
Probate is the process by which a will is made public and the court provides authorization to distribute assets to beneficiaries. Using a lawyer experienced in probate and estate administration will make the entire process of probating the estate efficient and cost-effective, even when no formal proceedings are required. A lawyer will help you avoid […]
Read more...What is Probate Estate Administration?
Probate is the court process by which the property of a person who has died (decedent or deceased) is distributed. Estate administration after a person’s death involves: Gathering the assets of the estate Paying debts & final expenses Distributing remaining assets A lawyer can assist in every aspect of estate administration. What Assets are Owned […]
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