Posts tagged slip and fall

• Tips to Avoid Slip and Fall Accidents this Winter

  Mark Bello | December 01, 2011 9:49 AM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  Slip and fall injuries can occur for many different reasons. Failure to maintain the premise whether a private home, office complex, or retail store. The responsible party should...

• Michigan Governor Signs Bill Granting Legal Immunity to Bowling Centers

  Nolan Erickson | November 16, 2011 11:18 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  Thanks to a new law signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder yesterday, bowling alleys will now have an even easier time avoiding the civil justice system under certain circumstances. Under the new...

• The Pros and Cons of Litigation Funding

  Mark Bello | October 11, 2011 3:26 PM | 2 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  A woman was hit by a pick-up truck while riding her bike when the driver ran a red light and hit her as she crossed the intersection. She was rushed to the hospital and treated for multiple broken...

• Former NFL Player Wakes Up With No Memory

  David Mittleman | October 07, 2011 9:41 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Workplace Injuries
  

  When Scott Bolzan awoke in the hospital on December 17, 2008 he didn't remember that the blonde woman at his side was his wife. In fact, he couldn't even remember what a wife was. But this was just...

• Jury Award Exceeds Compensation Sought in Personal Injury Lawsuit

  Mark Bello | July 19, 2011 8:22 AM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  A New York jury recently awarded damages greater than compensation sought in a personal injury lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by an 89-year-old woman who suffered debilitating injuries from a slip...

• Halloween Safety Tips to Ensure Halloween is Filled with Treats, Not Tricks

  David Mittleman | October 29, 2009 1:29 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  As young trick-or-treaters hit the streets on Saturday to collect their candy, you can be sure that the last thing on their minds will be safety. Instead, it is important for parents to take an...

• Do I have a good or bad case?

  Devon Glass | September 24, 2009 5:26 PM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  I agree with Steve Lombardi, there is no such thing as a good or bad case, it all depends on what the client expects and what they lawyer can prove in the end. I'm not going to re-hash what Steve...

• Slip and Falls and the "Open and Obvious" Defense

  Timothy Smith | September 17, 2009 5:12 PM | 1 CommentGrand Rapids, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  Over the last few years Michigan courts have gone out of their way to throw plaintiffs out of court. Even Black Ice which by its very nature can't be seen, was looked at as Open and Obvious which...

• Pet Owners Beware: Study Shows 86,000 Falls Annually Caused by Pets

  Devon Glass | March 27, 2009 3:31 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  For the first time ever, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study focusing on the relationship between falls and pets. The results, which are published in this weeks...

• Slip and Falls on Black Ice in Michigan

  Timothy Smith | January 19, 2009 10:27 AM | 0 CommentsTraverse City, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  Businesses bombard us with promises of a shopping experience loaded with deals, specials and savings. Whether it's Wal-Mart, Best Buy, or the local Five and Dime, you would think, as consumers, that...