Truck accidents are often more devastating than passenger car crashes due to the sheer size and weight that characterizes trucks. Michigan motorists should know the most common truck accident injuries and take all necessary measures to promote safety on the road....
Catastrophic Injury
Here’s what to do after a traumatic brain injury in Michigan
If you or someone you know has suffered a serious brain injury, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Depending on the situation, it can even be difficult to determine if you have suffered a TBI. However, there are certain symptoms that you should be on the...
What to do following a traumatic brain injury
Have you suffered a traumatic injury to your brain? This is a calamity that you can't afford not to take seriously. The effects of this injury could lead to a dramatic decrease in the quality of your life, lasting for a long time or even becoming permanent. Here is...
3 common catastrophic motor vehicle collision injuries
Nearly countless factors can influence the severity of a motor vehicle collision. From the types of vehicles involved to the speeds at which they are moving, these factors can turn a simple fender-bender into a devastating collision with catastrophic injuries. Vehicle...
The diagnosis, treatment and compensation of a spinal fracture
A spinal cord injury is often the result of a sudden, traumatic accident that might have been prevented. The damage to the spine may be reversible, but the financial effects take years to recoup. If your issues occurred in Michigan, know what to do when you're faced...
How pain and suffering works in Michigan
A large part of any Michigan settlement or jury award is for pain and suffering. However, many people do not understand the term or what goes into calculating how much they receive. In Michigan, there are also special rules about these types of damages that plaintiffs...
Whiplash injuries explained
Whiplash is a type of injury that most people in Oakland County have heard of but may not know much about. The word may make you think of a neck brace, but beyond that, there is a lot to learn about what whiplash is, its symptoms and how having a whiplash injury can...
What catastrophic injuries can occur in a rear-end crash?
Being rear-ended by a vehicle is a huge stress on your body - and we are not talking about the headache that comes with getting your vehicle repaired. We are talking about the catastrophic injuries that can result from the collision.The term "catastrophic" may make...
Catastrophic injuries: What you should expect
When you hear that you have suffered a catastrophic injury, you may not be sure what that means exactly. Does it mean you are terminally injured and likely to die? Does it mean your recovery will never go beyond a certain point? A catastrophic injury is defined as an...
Catastrophic car accidents can be tragic for entire families
Driving an automobile is a task we perform on a daily basis without really putting much thought into it. The reality that we are behind the wheel of a piece of machinery weighing thousands of pounds and traveling at high rates of speed becomes almost an afterthought....