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How wrongful death lawsuits work in Michigan

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Last Modified on Sep 20, 2017

When a loved one dies due to another person’s negligence, a wrongful death lawsuit may be appropriate. While …

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Car accident injuries and their impact

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Last Modified on Jun 22, 2017

Many people assume that most of the car accidents they see on the roads in Michigan are minor…

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When should you seek a second opinion?

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Last Modified on Mar 21, 2017

Major medical diagnoses are life-changing events, which is why it can be surprising when people discover how rare…

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The dangers of using social media when fighting a medical malpractice case

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Last Modified on Dec 28, 2016

Every person should feel confident in their doctor’s ability to treat them effectively. If you’re suffering from any…

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Recent tragedy highlights Michigan’s noneconomic damages cap

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Last Modified on Oct 17, 2016

As we’ve discussed before, Michigan law places a cap on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice cases. The law defines…

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Nursing home abuse: More than physical

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Last Modified on Sep 04, 2016

While your elderly loved one may not show physical signs of abuse, there is a more sinister type…

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Who can you sue for medical malpractice?

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2016

A medical malpractice claim is not necessarily against your doctor or only against the doctor. A nurse can…

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Medical malpractice suit in botched foot implant surgery

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Last Modified on Jan 14, 2016

Degenerative diseases can leave Ann Arbor patients with significant, life-altering health issues. When the bones and joints are…

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What is failure to diagnose and how are victims protected?

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Last Modified on Jan 08, 2016

Failure to diagnose is serious for any victim of medical malpractice. A medical mistake such as a failure…

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Federal agency statistics on nursing home neglect

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Last Modified on Dec 22, 2015

Ann Arbor residents have likely heard any number of the many stories that regularly circulate in the media…

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Should you be concerned about the risk of anesthesia error?

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Last Modified on Dec 11, 2015

We often write here on our blog about things that can go wrong due to a provider’s negligence…

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Taking action for a provider’s failure to diagnose cancer

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Last Modified on Nov 24, 2015

Many Ann Arbor residents do their best to take care of their health. They eat right and exercise.…

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Failure to diagnose cancer results in patient death

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2015

Ann Arbor residents today are used to the kinds of campaigns designed to raise awareness of certain health…

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Uterine rupture calls for emergency response

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Last Modified on Oct 29, 2015

Many women today deliver babies by cesarean section. The operation, when performed timely and correctly, can save the…

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When can a hospital be sued for a doctor’s negligence?

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Last Modified on Oct 14, 2015

Michigan residents often rely on the help of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals when they are sick…

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Understanding placental abruptions and mothers’ rights

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Last Modified on Sep 30, 2015

Health care providers have a significant responsibility when they are caring for a pregnant mother. They don’t just…

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Nursing home neglect and patients’ legal rights

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Last Modified on Sep 16, 2015

Overmedicating and under-medicating, as we discussed in our last post, are just two of many types of neglect…

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Is your elderly relative being over medicated in a nursing home?

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Last Modified on Sep 02, 2015

There’s no question that modern medications have worked wonders for Ann Arbor residents of all ages. Senior citizens…

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Serious medical mistakes call for serious legal action

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Last Modified on Aug 19, 2015

As we discussed in our last blog post, not all negligence is equal. Sometimes a medical provider’s actions…

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Understanding gross negligence in medical malpractice

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Last Modified on Aug 05, 2015

Last week’s post about the Michigan doctor who intentionally misdiagnosed cancer in his patients in order to bill…

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