Surviving family members are still able to file a lawsuit against all liable parties responsible for asbestos-illnesses such as mesothelioma that resulted in wrongful death.
Sex Crimes
Fraud
A new unit will be created to investigate criminal and fraudulent insurance activities. In addition, the Michigan Insurance Commissioner will create a new web page where consumers can report insurance fraud and unfair practices online. Further, a new page on the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) website will inform consumers how to obtain assistance from the Insurance Commissioner.
Theft
Misdemeanors
In addition to these protected classes, Michigan law also makes it illegal to discriminate against both physical and mental disabilities—as well as marital status, AIDS or HIV, weight or height, and a misdemeanor criminal record.
Embezzlement
Assault
Hit and Run
Uninsured motorist coverage allows victims to collect benefits from their own insurance company when the at-fault driver is uninsured. This coverage also applies to accidents where the at-fault party could not be identified, such as a hit-and-run driver. While uninsured coverage is not required under Michigan law, it is recommended.
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you can apply for expedited Social Security Disability benefits. You may also be eligible for workers compensation benefits. Each state’s laws vary and your state workers compensation board can provide more information. A mesothelioma attorney can also help you consider your options.
Employment Discrimination
Under United States federal employment discrimination laws, employers are prohibited from discriminating anyone based on the following factors...
Sexual Harassment
Under Michigan law, sexual harassment is illegal discrimination. It usually occurs when someone – man or woman – makes an unwelcome sexual advance. This offensive and unwanted conduct creates an uncomfortable, intimidating, and "hostile" workplace environment.
Prior to 1990, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of open and obvious was abolished in favor of comparative negligence. In 1990, the Michigan Supreme Court reinstated the open and obvious doctrine in premises liability cases, and held that an invitor has the duty to warn or protect invitees from danger only when the invitor should anticipate harm to the invitee, despite the invitee’s knowledge of the danger.
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Property Damage
An accident victim may be entitled to non-economic damages, also known as "third-party" benefits. These include bodily injury and property damage.
The Law Firm does not consider a visitor to this site to be an individual that the Law Firm knows has sustained a personal injury as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident, or an immediate family member of an individual who has sustained a personal injury in a motor vehicle accident for purposes of the application of Section 410b of MCL 750.1 to 750.568. Visitors utilize this website for many reasons unrelated to personal injuries sustained as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident. A visit to this website, digital marketing related to this website, or an electronic invitation to a visitor to this website to address questions related to a visit to this website does not represent a solicitation or offer to provide service for a fee or other remuneration that is based upon the knowledge or belief that the individual has sustained a personal injury as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident and that is directed toward that individual or a family member. A visit to this website signifies the visitor's consent to receive an electronic invitation inviting the visitor to communicate with the Law Firm regarding information contained on this site which may include a number of topics not related to a personal injury as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident.
Medical Malpractice
Some forms of medical malpractice are unmistakable, like performing surgery on the wrong body part, the wrong patient, or administering the wrong medication.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Unfortunately, many Americans do not realize that they have a legal right to the benefits provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Our office handles Social Security Disability Appeals and Initial Applications. We may also be able to help with Supplemental Security Income appeals.
Dog Bites
Yes. In Michigan, dog bites are governed by a "strict liability" statute. In other words, dog owners are responsible for injuries caused by their dogs, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before. A dog’s previous "good behavior" does not shield the dog owner from responsibility.
Disability Discrimination
Slip and Fall Injury
There are many different reasons why you might experience a slip and fall injury. Below is a list of some of the dangerous conditions that can cause injury and may be the basis for a premises liability claim...
We enjoy cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with other attorneys and law firms. That is why we welcome referrals from lawyers who need assistance in a personal injury case, or those who may lack the time, expertise or capital to invest in a potential case. In addition, we frequently refer cases to lawyers in other practice areas, such as family/divorce, bankruptcy, trusts and estates, criminal, real estate, corporate and commercial law.
If you are evicted or receive a judgment of foreclosure, your hearing may be scheduled more quickly due to dire economic need. This is totally within the discretion of the SSA and we cannot guarantee that requesting this will speed wait time up. Keep in mind that the vast majority of individuals waiting for their disability hearing have financial problems, and that the SSA will only look at the MOST DIRE circumstances when considering a dire need request.