Over 80 percent of Michigan drivers feel that people who talk on cell phones while operating a vehicle are more likely to be involved in an auto accident, according to a survey conducted by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. However, of these survey respondents, more than 56 percent admit to making and accepting phone calls while driving themselves. Continue reading
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The Danger of Distracted Drivers
Who Is Liable in Michigan Dog Bite Cases?
Dog bites or attacks by what the state of Michigan considers a “dangerous animal” can lead to permanent injury, disfigurement, psychological trauma, and, in extreme cases, death. If you have been a victim of an unprovoked dog bite or dog attack you are eligible for compensation.
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Has Your Auto Injury Ruined Your Career?
Hundreds of people are involved in auto accidents in Michigan every year through no fault of their own. The negligence of another driver has caused many of David C. Femminineo’s personal injury clients to miss work, lose their job, and even lose their business. Continue reading
Was Your Heart Health Compromised By a Poor Diagnosis?
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in this country. Have you have reported symptoms to a doctor that point to coronary artery disease, heart attack, or other cardiac issues? Did your physician fail to properly diagnose these symptoms as signs of heart disease and, as a result, did you or a loved one suffer a heart attack or other treatable and preventable illness? You may be a victim of medical malpractice. Continue reading
Is Your Gym Liable for Your Personal Injury?
The New Year finds many people emphatically following their resolution: purchasing gym memberships, working out regularly, and getting serious about their health. But what if your well-being is endangered because of the negligence of others? Continue reading
Holidays Bring Out the Drunk Drivers in Michigan
According to a study done by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), drunk driving crashes cost the United States more than $132 billion annually. They also account for more than one-third of all deaths. Sadly, Michigan was one of eight states that have done the least to address “hard-core drinking and driving,” leading to preventable auto accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Continue reading
Watch Your Step: How to Win Your Michigan Slip and Fall Case
The winter Michigan weather is upon us and with it comes slippery and poorly maintained sidewalks and parking lots. If you’ve had a slip and fall at the negligence of another, you may have a case – but it can be extremely difficult to prove slip and fall personal injury cases. Continue reading
Michigan Auto Accident Fatalities Have Diminished
In this time of economic hardship, the number of Michigan auto accident fatalities has gone down, according to recent data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. Continue reading
Your Right to Choose? The Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law
Your decision to ride a motorcycle is your choice and right, and the mandatory helmet law for motorcyclists in Michigan is one step closer to being repealed. What does this mean for you as a motorcyclist? Continue reading
Auto Accidents Peak During the 100 Days of Summer
There’s a reason driver’s ed cars are marked as such – this identification provides other motorists with a red flag so they are fully aware of who is a new driver on the highway.
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