Pit Bull Mix Bites Girl's Face

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A 9-year-old Warren girl was treated for serious injuries to her face and head at St. Johns Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.  The Warren girl was bitten by a mixed breed dog. On Friday, August 7th, 2015 around 4 P.M., Police were called to the Jackson and Griffin area in regards to a possible dog attack. The girl, who was not named, was bitten by her neighbor’s pit bull mix. 

“The girl was playing with the neighbor children when somehow the dog got out of its owner’s home. The neighbor child was trying to get a leash on the dog and somehow the 9-year-old girl was bit,” said Sgt. William Reichling. 

As reported by The Detroit Free Press, no charges were pressed against the owner and the dog was taken to the local animal control. 

At this time, it is unclear if the girl was just playing with the dog or if she was trying to help it when she was viciously attacked. No one knows what made the dog attack. 

According to DogsBite.org, almost 19% of dog bites are from dogs that the victims were familiar with. In the year 2014, dog bites attributed to 42 fatalities in the United States.

Dog bites happen everyday in Michigan. If you or someone you know has been bitten by a dog, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced dog bite lawyers are ready to help you recover pain and suffering compensations as allowed by Michigan law. Call us today at 844.464.3476 for a free consultation with a professional dog bite attorney.

14-year old Crashes Stolen Car During Police Chase

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A 14-year-old rolled over a stolen car, multiple times, after a high speed chase with law enforcement in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. The Clinton Township boy was going as fast as 70 mph as reported by the Detroit Free Press. The single car crash happened on October 21, 2015 at 4:40 am Tuesday morning. 

A deputy who was on patrol that morning saw a gold Toyota Camry speeding westbound on Dickinson at northbound Gratiot Road. The car ran through a flashing red traffic signal without stopping. The deputy proceeded to try and stop him, as the boy drove the car through a gas station parking lot. The boy then tried to turn onto southbound Avery Street, in attempts to flee, but hit a curb and rolled the car over multiple times. The 14-year-old Clinton Township teen crashed and then fled on foot from the car. Authorities found him hiding beneath a pool deck behind a residence on Avery.

After the accident, the boy who was  unnamed, was taken to McLaren Macomb Hospital to be treated for his injuries. The real owner of the Camry, a 36-year-old Clinton Township woman, reported her car stolen from her home around 6:30 am after the accident had already taken place. 

The Clinton Township boy was then taken to the county's juvenile justice center, where he is awaiting criminal charges for the alleged theft and auto accident.

As reported by the FBI, there were an estimated 721,053 thefts of motor vehicles nationwide in 2012 in the United States. Michigan reported 20 stolen cars in Midland, Michigan, to be their highest that year. The Honda Accord and the Honda Civic rank among the most frequently stolen cars  in the country.

Auto theft happen in Michigan everyday. If you are have been injured in a car accident or carjacking, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident attorneys are available to help you with questions regarding insurance problems, medical expenses, and pain and suffering benefits as allowed by Michigan law. Call us today, at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.

Drunk Driver Hits Multiple Cars

Authorities told The Detroit Free Press that on October 10th, 2015 two police cruisers were hit by a car in Macomb Township, Michigan. The accident also involved a Mustang which the officers had pulled over on the side of the road for a possible DUI. The driver of the Mustang, a 20-year-old man from Sterling Heights, Michigan, was arrested and placed in the back of one of the patrol cars. Shortly after, a Mercury Mountaineer which was driving by the stopped vehicles, sideswiped the police cruisers and the Mustang. The Mountaineer was being driven by a 20-year-old man who was also from Macomb Township, Michigan.

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The collision caused the Mustang to end up in a ditch and put one of the police cruisers out of service due to the extent of the damage. Fortunately, no one was injured during the automobile crash. The entire fiasco began when county dispatchers radioed an alert for a possible drunk driver going southbound on Romeo Plank around 12:30 A.M. Saturday. A deputy then spotted the Mustang and stopped it on Romeo Plank near 22 Mile.
 
Both underaged drivers were taken to the county jail and were charged with operating while intoxicated with a high BAC, first offense. The drivers' names were not released to the press. They had identical 0.17% blood-alcohol content Breathalyzer results at the time of the car crash, which is well above the legal BAC, 0.08%, in Michigan. 

In a separate incident that happened around 9:25 p.m. on Sunday October 11th, a deputy stopped Justin E. Blackman, 31, of Waterford, Michigan and arrested him for driving under the influence. This happened eastbound on Hall Road near Card. Blackman was charged with third-offense operating while intoxicated, a felony, and driving with a suspended license, his second offense. 

Drunk driving is dangerous not only to those who drink and drive but for innocent, sober drivers who have to share the road with drunk drivers. No matter who drinks and drives, someone ends up getting hurt.

If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident due to an alcohol-impaired driving incident, contact a lawyer at The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident attorneys are experienced in handling all types of auto accident and motorcycle accident cases. Call 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation today.

Howell Teenager Killed in Crash

On October 21, 2015 a 16-year-old Howell High School junior was killed in a car crash. The Howell High student was the passenger in a 1971 Volkswagen vehicle travelling west on Davis Road around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. According to The Detroit Free Press, the driver lost control and drove off of the road. Michigan State Police were able to identify the driver as Cameron Smith and the passenger as Griffin Matley.

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Police said the vehicle, driven by Howell High student 16-year-old Cameron Smith, crashed into a tree a half mile east of D-19 in Marion Township, Michigan. Matley was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and was later pronounced dead. The driver was transported to the U-M where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. 

Thomas Gould, director of public relations for Howell Public Schools stated, "The entire Howell Public Schools community extends their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Howell High School junior Griffin Matley." 

In Michigan, three out of five accidental deaths for teens ages 16-20 are due to motor vehicle crashes. Teen drivers are four times more likely than adult drivers to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Parents should remind teens of the importance of driving safely and warn them of the dangers of driving. 

If you or someone you know has sustained significant injuries from a car accident involving a teenage driver, contact an attorney today at The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident lawyers specialize in all types of personal injury cases. Call 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.

Are Phones Still Dangerous To Use While Driving In Michigan?

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As technology becomes more advanced, companies are constantly coming up with ways to reduce the number of car related accidents due to cell phone distractions. From dashboard mounts for cell phones to voice activated texts, there is no shortage of devices and apps made to allow the use of cellular devices while driving. But, do these helpful additions make handheld devices or cell phones safer to use while driving?

There are no laws prohibiting all cell phone use while driving, but many states are beginning to think that an all around ban is needed. Currently, only a handful of states have laws for cell phone use (talking or texting) while driving. According to USA Today, 1 in 4 car accidents is caused by cell phone use and the distractions it can cause drivers.

USA Today states, “Only 5% of cellphone-related crashes occur because the driver is texting. The majority of the accidents involve drivers distracted while talking on handheld or hands-free cellphones.”

They also reported, “However, hands-free cellphone use has become a driving force in cell phone-related distractions of those behind the wheel. Studies published as early as 2009, such as a report in the Journal of Safety Research, have said that driving performance while using a hands-free phone was rarely found to be better than using handheld devices.”

The only real way to avoid all distractions is to put them on hold while driving. What may seem convenient can still be very dangerous and accidents can still happen. "Hands free" does not always mean distraction free. 

If you have been injured in a car crash or any auto related accident because of distracted driving, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident lawyers are experienced in dealing with all types of auto accidents and are always available to help you with questions about insurance problems, medical expenses, and pain and suffering benefits under Michigan law. Call us today, at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consult.

Black Ice: What To Look Out For

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Winters in Michigan can be brutal and cold, and now that winter is here it is important to keep an eye out for ice. One of the most dangerous, and worst types of ice out on the roads, is black ice. Black ice is also referred to as clear ice. It is a thin, transparent coating of ice on the surface of the road. The ice is not actually black in color but almost see-through, making the dark road below visible. Black ice has the ability to blend in with it's surroundings. Even for the most experienced drivers, black ice is unpredictable and should be avoided if possible.

Black ice is so dangerous that there is an average of 467 car related accidents per year due to black ice. 

While driving, black ice appears to the driver as if the surface is only wet. Even using high beams will not make the black ice visible. Black ice has been known to appear even after a light drizzle, if the temperatures are cold enough. The best course of action is for drivers to try and avoid driving during frozen rain and extreme drops in air temperatures after a rain or snow storm. 

Sometimes drivers can spot where black ice may be. One way is to look out for small puddles of water in the road. This is an indicator that ice may be in the area and it is beginning to melt. Also, checking the car to see if frozen sheets of ice are covering it can determine how cold the air is outside. If there is ice on a car than there is a great chance that ice has already formed on the road, making car accidents more likely to happen. Black ice is most likely to form during the dawn and at night when the temperatures have dropped and there is not enough sunlight to melt it. The air only has to be 32 or below for ice to begin forming. 

As always, listening to extreme weather alerts is a great way to make sure that all hazards of the road are avoided during the winter season.

Black Ice Driving Safety Tips

  1. Drive slow.
  2. Maintain a safe driving distance when behind other cars.
  3. Do not slam on the brakes while driving

If you or someone you know has ever been involved in any type of car accident resulting from extreme weather conditions such as black ice, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our attorneys are highly experienced in dealing with all types of personal injury accidents. We will work to ensure you obtain all benefits you are entitled to under Michigan law. Call us today at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.    

Pit Bull Bites 14-year Old Girl From Grand Haven, MI

On July 15th, 2015 a 14-year old girl was bitten by a pit bull while out with her family. As reported by The Detroit Free Press, Brittania Bird of Grand Haven, Mi was bitten by the pit bull while she was petting it. The bite caused injuries to her lips, nose and one of her eyelids.

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"My eye was my biggest concern. Everything started going gray and blurry. I don't want to go blind,” Brittania says.  

Even after the incident, she doesn't think the pet should be put down. Brittania says she saw the dog at Grand Haven splash park Sunday afternoon and asked the owner of the pit bull if she could pet the dog. She believes that she may have startled the pit bull, causing the dog to bite her face. The 14-year old doesn't think that the pet should have to be put down. Brittania and her family decided that they are not taking any legal action or pressing any charges against the owner of the dog.

"I hope that doesn't happen because I don't want to take a dog away from its family," Brittania explains. "It was just an accident. Accidents happen. I think it was my fault for scaring the dog."

According to DogsBite.org, almost 19% of dog bites are from dogs that the victims were familiar with. In the year 2014, dog bites attributed to 42 fatalities in the United States. 

Dog bites happen everyday in Michigan. If you or someone you know has been bitten by a dog, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced dog bite lawyers are ready to help you recover pain and suffering compensations as allowed by Michigan law. Call us today at 844.464.3476 for a free consultation with a professional dog bite attorney.

Insomnia Caused By Car Accidents

According to recent studies, nearly 98% of those who have suffered a TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) may experience trouble sleeping. Insomnia and frequent waking during sleep are the two leading types of sleep disturbances. However, loss of daytime function and daytime sleepiness are also fairly common TBI symptoms. 

It is a common misconception that those injured with TBIs are caused only by hitting your head on something hard. While this is certainly one way, and a frequent way in which TBIs occur, most people don't know that it is also possible for TBIs to occur without ever having hit your head. For instance, when driving at a fairly high speed and coming to an immediate stop, the force from the stop causes the human head to whip forward, thereby putting so much pressure on the brain against the skull, that it may be able to cause a TBI.

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Another common misconception about obtaining a TBI is that the symptoms are experienced by the victim immediately. This opinion has been proven false in many circumstances, as it can sometimes take weeks before the effects of a car crash are felt or revealed. Many people assume that since they made it out of a car accident without any visible injuries, that they were not harmed at all. What they don't realize are that neurological injuries are potentially way more harmful than physical ones. 

In the event of an automobile crash, victims should look out of the following symptoms which could suggest the onset of a TBI stemming from a car crash:

·      Dizziness

·      Visual disturbance

·      Emotional changes

·      Headaches

·      Memory loss

·      Inability to concentrate

·      Seizures

·      Slurred Speech

·      Short-term memory loss

It is vital that anyone who has been in a car accident swiftly seeks the appropriate medical attention and in an effort to be cleared of any potential injuries.  One of the many benefits of Michigan No-Fault insurance is that accident victims can receive some of the best medical care available and their auto insurance company is supposed to pay for the medically necessary costs incurred.  

Have you been in a car accident recently? If so, have you experienced any of these symptoms since the crash? Contact our lawyers at The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC and receive a free consultation about your accident. Our highly experienced attorneys handle car crash lawsuits throughout Michigan. Call us at 844.4MI.FIRM to speak to a lawyer today.

Dangers of Smoking and Driving

According to NBC News, smoking cigarettes accounts for about one percent of all distracted driving auto accidents. There are many distractions that can happen while driving, outside and even inside of a car. Eating, texting, talking and now, even smoking while driving can be just as dangerous.

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The National Institutes of Heath posted a report that examined the effects of smoking while driving and how it effects road safety and distraction times, when compared to cellphones. The study found that, on average, people who smoke while driving are even more distracted than people who use a cell phone.

Cigarette smokers averaged 12.0 seconds of distraction while cell phone users averaged 10.6 seconds of distraction. Smoking and driving is even more dangerous than texting and driving.

Michigan residents should know that just fumbling for a lighter and "ashing" all pose as risks that can end up distracting you from the road. When combining smoking while performing other tasks the chances of a crash increase. 

There are many distractions out there on the road. If you have been injured in a car or motorcycle accident as a result of distracted driving, contact a lawyer at The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident attorneys are experienced in handling all types of car and motorcycle crashes. Call 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation today.

One Fatality after M-14 Accident

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According to The Detroit Free Press, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, a large accident left both directions of M-14 blocked. It involved several vehicles on M-14 near the Gottfredson exit, which is just outside the city of Ann Arbor, MI. The road was shut down to clear the damaged vehicles involved and clean the debris also left behind by the crash. Crews worked thoroughly for two days to clean the whole mess.

The accident involved  one car heading eastbound which  crossed the median into oncoming traffic and struck another car.It was this impact which also ended up causing damage to other vehicles as well. The car that crossed the median was actually split in half from the collision. According to the the Washtenaw County Sheriff it is still unknown what caused the negligent driver to swerve into oncoming traffic. Both directions of M-14 were reopened Wednesday evening. One Washtenaw County Sheriff that was at the scene of the accident released a statement in which he referred to it as "a pretty major incident."

One fatality has been confirmed. The identity of the 20 year old accident victim has not been released.  Several others involved were also injured in the crash and taken to local hospitals for evaluation and medical treatment. Victims included another young male with serious injuries, and a mother and daughter with less threatening injuries. The accident is still under investigation with the Michigan State Police. 

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced lawyers work on all types of accidents and can help you recover the maximum benefits for you to cover medical expenses, transportation costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering. 

Trick-or-Treater Struck and Dragged Two Miles by Car

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Busy roads and earlier nights make for hazardous driving conditions. As the busy holiday season approaches, both pedestrians and drivers should proceed with caution in order to avoid accidents and injuries. 

Halloween is an especially dangerous night for auto accidents as it involves night time, bad weather conditions,  and children walking in the streets, often unaccompanied by adults. This past Halloween, according to Detroit Free Press, a 14-year old girl from Ypsilanti, Michigan, a city just outside of Detroit, Michigan, is left in critical condition after being involved in multiple car collisions on the same night. The girl, who's name was not released, was hit consecutively by two separate vehicles. 

It was reported that the girl was out trick-or-treating with several friends when she struck while crossing a road. The driver of the first car which hit her, stopped to help her, but couldn’t find her, leaving all the witnesses of the automobile crash perplexed by her disappearance. Then, a second car supposedly hit the teen next and dragged her body for nearly two miles. Ypsilanti police are still searching for the driver of the second vehicle as he did not stop after impact.

In order to avoid situations as tragic as this one, it is vital that people be on high alert when they cross the street. Children and adults need to take more precaution than just looking both ways before crossing the street. Also, parents need to warn their children of the dangers of playing in the street and watching where they are walking. And drivers specifically, need to keep an attentive eye out for pedestrians. 

If you or anyone you know has been involved in an accident, please contact The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced attorneys will fight for you to get the maximum compensation you deserve under Michigan law. Call us today at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.

I-75 Car Hauler Crash

On August 25th, 2015 a driver was critically injured while driving on I-75 in Michigan. The driver was heading north on I-75 in Taylor, Michigan when he hit slow traffic due to a prior auto accident. He tried to brake but he was not able to stop in time because he was hauling multiple vehicles behind his Dodge Ram 3500.

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First Lt. Michael Shaw, a Michigan State Police spokesman told The Detroit Free Press, "As a result, the Ram crashed into a tractor trailer ahead of him. One of the vehicles came loose and rolled forward onto the Ram’s roof."

The man driving the Dodge, who's name is unknown, was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver of the tractor trailer, who's name is also unknown, was not injured in the collision. 

When driving on highways, or any road, it is essential to remain at a safe distance behind cars to avoid collision. As this article indicates, accidents can still happen even if you were not injuried. Even during good weather, it is best to practice the "three second rule" when driving behind other vehicles. Rear end collisions make up 23% of car accidents a year. 

When you suffer an injury in a motor vehicle crash due to a rear end collision, one of the first things you should do is see your doctor, find out what's wrong with you, and figure out what you need to do in order to recover and feel healthy. In addition to this, if you have been injured in any type of car accident, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our accident attorneys are here to help you with questions about insurance problems, medical expenses, and pain and suffering benefits as allowed by Michigan law. Call us today, at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.

Young Girl Bitten By Dog

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A 9 year old girl was viciously bitten by a dog, as reported by the Detroit Free Press. The young girl, from Warren, Michigan, was taken to St. Johns Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit after being bitten by her neighbor's mixed breed dog. Sgt. William Reichling stated that the police were called to the Jackson and Griffin area in Warren around 4 p.m. Friday, August 9th, 2015.

"The girl was playing with the neighbor children when somehow the dog got out of its owner’s home. The neighbor child was trying to get a leash on the dog and somehow the 9-year-old girl was bit," Reichling said.

The dog was taken immediately by animal control but no charges were pressed against the neighbors.

A report issued in 2009 showed that 19 dog breeds contributed to 88 deaths in the 3-year period of 2006 to 2008. Pit bulls accounted for 59% followed by rottweilers with 14%. Dog bites are scary, especially when the incident involves a child. But children are not the only ones who fall victim to dog bites, anyone who encounters a dog is at risk of being bitten.

If you or someone you know has been bitten by a dog, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our experienced lawyers are ready to help you recover medical benefits and possibly pain and suffering compensation as allowed by Michigan law. Call us today at 844.464.3476 for a free consultation with a professional dog bite attorney.

 

Self-Driving Cars More Accident Prone

TIME magazine recently released an article regarding a study which found that self-driving cars are more accident prone than cars driven by humans. The study, done by researchers Brandon Schoettle and Michael Sivak at the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute, found that self-driving cars are involved in car accidents five times more than human-controlled cars.

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The study retrieved data from self-driving cars operated by Google, Delphi and Volkswagen. For more information on these companies and their self-driving car experiments, read our previous blog posts. 

Google commented that the accidents it's self-driving cars have been involved in were the results of human error. None of Google's cars were involved in serious head-on collision type accidents. Still, the data illustrates that most of the self-driving cars involved in crashes were hit in the rear, even when traveling as slow as 5 mph.

Annual Global Road Crash Statistics found nearly 1.3 million people have died in road crashes each year. Breaking that number down results in an average of 3,287 deaths a day. An additional 20-50 million people are injured or disabled in automobile accidents, every year. Even more informative is that fact that more than half of all road traffic deaths occur among young adults ages 15-44.

As new drivers are minted every day, it is vital that safe driving practices are implemented. Perhaps in the future, all teens will be behind the wheel of a self-driving car. In the meanwhile, if you are ever involved in any type of car accident, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our attorneys are highly experienced in dealing with all types of personal injury accidents, especially automobile crashes. We will work to ensure you obtain all benefits you are entitled to under Michigan law. Call us today at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.


Tire Expiration Essentials

Did you know that car tires should be changed every 6-10 years? This is something that many people do not think about while driving. Natural wear and tear of tires can lead to tires blowing out while driving. Keeping up with the expiration date of the tires on your car can help you and your car stay safe on the road. Here are three things to ask yourself to make sure that your car is road safe according to BelleTire.com:

  1. How old are my tires?
  2. How many miles should tires last?
  3. What is the shelf-life of a new tire?

"How old are my tires?

A tire with a DOT code of 1109 was made in the 11th week of 2009.Tires with a three-digit code were made prior to 2000 and are trickier to decode. The first two digits still tell you the week, but the third digit tells you the year in the decade that it was created. The hard part is knowing what decade that was.

How many miles should tires last?

If you drive a typical number of miles, somewhere around 12,000-15,000 miles annually, a tire's tread will wear out in three to four years, long before the rubber compound does. But if you only drive 6,000 miles a year, or have a car that you only drive on weekends, aging tires could be an issue.

What is the shelf-life of a new tire?

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DOT Codes and the 6-year shelf life. As part of the DOT code (G in the tire marking above), there is a tire manufacture date stamped on the sidewall. Oddly this code is sometimes only one one sidewall so you might need to get under your car and look at the inward-facing side of the tire."

As stated by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are no specific guidelines on tire aging and it is best to take the recommendations of car-makers and tire manufacturers. Car-makers such as Nissan and Mercedes-Benz tell consumers to replace tires six years after their production date. Tire manufacturers like Continental and Michelin say that a tire can last up to 10 years, provided you get annual tire inspections after the fifth year.

 No one can give an exact life-span for tires because everyone's driving habits vary. As such, keeping an eye on the age and wear of your tires can reduce the risks of blow out. Knowing what to look for is key. Always ask your mechanic to check your tires during routine tune ups and don’t be afraid to ask questions if you are not sure how old your tires are. 

This information is especially important for drivers in Michigan as horrible Michigan road conditions and Michigan winters always reek havoc on vehicles.

If you are ever involved in any type of car accident resulting from expired tires, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC. Our attorneys are highly experienced in dealing with all types of personal injury accidents. We will work to ensure you obtain all benefits you are entitled to under Michigan law. Call us today at 844.4MI.FIRM for a free consultation.


Brothers Killed Months Apart in Separate Crashes

According to Fox News, Ryan Tsatsos died after being struck by a car that was going 80 mph on a side street, near Central Michigan University. The impact of the speeding car sent Ryan flying into a ditch on the side of the road. Ryan reportedly pushed his female friend out of the way when she heard the car coming, saving her life.

“The outpouring of love and support is so touching,” Mrs. Tsatsos, Ryan’s mother, told Fox. “To know that people care and that he touched so many people’s lives.” Mr. Tsatsos said “the same people [who] were here when Darryl died are back here, some as early as 3:30 in the morning, within an hour of us hearing the news,” Fox reported.

Darryl was Ryan’s older brother. The 19-year-old tragically passed in a three-car crash. Supposedly, he was trying to escape from police who were trying to pull Darryl over for speeding. The public still remains unclear on the facts of the case as it remains under investigation in Macomb County.

Ryan and Darryl were the only children of Paul and Julie Tsatsos.

Hit And Run

These tragic car accident related deaths are not uncommon. More than 270,000 people are hit by cars every year while walking on the side of roads and streets. This number only makes up 22% of all deaths caused by car accidents. Safety while walking on the road is just as important as being safe behind the wheel of a car.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a speeding car, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC.  Our highly experienced lawyers are ready to help you or your loved one recover medical benefits and possibly pain and suffering compensation as allowed by Michigan law.  Call us today at 844.464.3476 for a free consultation with a car crash attorney.

 

 

 

 

 

Suspected Drunk Driver Crashes Into Pregnant Woman's Car Twice

According to WXYZ Detroit, there was a serious accident near Groesbeck Highway at Common Road around 2:30 a.m on Friday, October 23, 2015.

Roseville police stated that there was major damage to the vehicles involved in the accident. While information about the recent car crash is still being investigated, it is believed that the victim of the car accident was pregnant and that the negligent driver may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.  Police further believe that the possibly drunk driver crashed into the pregnant woman's car a second time in an attempt to flee the scene.

WXYZ Detroit produced the video segment below regarding this major car crash.

If you have been involved in a drunk driving car crash or a hit and run car accident, call the experienced lawyers at The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC today.  Our firm will work hard to recover compensation for unpaid medical bills, household services, attendant care, work loss, medical transportation expenses, and even pain and suffering compensation as allowed under Michigan's No-Fault laws.  Call us today for a free consultation at 844.4MI.FIRM (844.464.3476). 

Children Injured In Michigan Bus Accident

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As reported by the Livingston Daily, a potentially fatal bus crash in Hartland Township was mostly averted at the last second.  By swerving into a nearby yard, bus driver Patricia Kantola of Brighton, avoided additional damage and more serious injuries the sheriff's department advised.

There was a significant amount of damage to the back of the bus though.  It was reported that the entire rear end of the bus was torn off in the crash.

Four Round Elementary School students, aged 8-9, suffered what Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte said were believed to be “minor injuries” when the bus collided with a semi truck around 8:30 a.m. on Maxfield Road, near Cundy Road. 'There was a head injury, back injury, eye injury and rib injury,' Sherrif Bezotte said

Additional details of the health of the children involved in the bus crash are not available at this time.  Livingston Daily did report that the driver of the semi-truck was cited for his involvement in the accident which caused the injury of several small children.

Parents arrived to pick up the injured students while a second bus transported the remaining students to school.

If you or someone you known has been injured in a city bus, commuter bus, or a school bus accident, call The Michigan Law Firm, PLLC.  Our bus accident lawyers are ready to help you recover medical benefits and possibly pain and suffering compensation as allowed by Michigan law.  Call us today at 844.464.3476 for a free consultation with a bus crash attorney.

Researchers Developing "Nanoglue" to Reduce Surgical Scars

Physician resource and healthcare news source Doximity, recently published an article outlining a treatment that may save lives of those injured in car crashes and other injury accidents. Glue made of nanoparticles, delivered by a needle, can be a better replacement for sutures and surgical staples.  Further it may lessen the amount of pain and suffering accident patients experience after surgical procedures.  This new treatment minimizes surgical scars and may have other applications in the modern healthcare field as well.  While this new treatment has a while to go before being used in hospitals, emergency rooms, and surgical centers, the current outlook looks promising.

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You’re in the ER with appendicitis. Surgeons can remove your appendix through a few three-fourth-inch openings, but the bulky sutures and staples they use to close internal incisions are difficult and time-consuming to manipulate. One day it may be possible to patch you up faster and more easily using glue made of nanoparticles, which can be injected through a needle for use in minimally invasive surgeries and eye surgery.
In order to inject the glue through a whisker-thin needle without clogging it, the researchers developed a way to make it in the form of nanoparticles, which solidified and formed a seal when a second chemical was injected. The glue can be delivered more quickly and with a smaller instrument than those needed to place sutures or staples, and its elastic properties better match those of the tissue around it. “It’s similar to a rubber band that you can stretch over and over again, except this is fully degradable,” says Karp.

Currently healthcare researchers have tested the glue on animal surgeries and if they continue to succeed with animal testing, they will move to clinical human trials in the not too distant future. 

Flint EMS Overlooks Dead Man In Car Crash

According to the Detroit Free Press, an EMS ambulance crew that was the first responder to a Flint car accident didn't notice a man in the car who was later determined to be dead, 28 year old Cortez Cheathams.

Police Chief James Tolbert and ambulance company Mobile Medical Response tell The Flint Journal the response is under review after a second ambulance crew more than an hour later reported a body in the car.
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After the first EMS crew left the scene of the motor vehicle accident, a second EMS was sent out later after a persistent neighbor was able to persuade emergency dispatchers to send a second crew to the scene.

The EMS company is supposedly conducting an internal investigation and recently turned all available information regarding the case to the Genesee County Medical Control Authority.  Additionally, this case is being investigated by the Flint Police Department to determine if there is any criminal wrongdoing.

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