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Posted By Freedman & Freedman 18-May-2013

Royal Oak Dangerous Dog Ordinance - A Step In The Right Direction

Often we are contacted by potential clients wanting to pursue a claim against a dog owner for injuries sustained in a dog attack. Most of these potential clients have horrific scarring from the dog's teeth, some have broken bones caused by the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 26-Nov-2012

Dog Owners - Are You Protected?

If a dog bites a person in Michigan, the dog owner is responsible for the victim's medical expenses, wage loss, out-of-pocket expenses as well as that person's pain and suffering. This is true even if the dog has never displayed vicious ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Oct-2012

Teen Killed In Crash - Sister Is Driver

It is a horrific tragedy to lose your daughter under any circumstances. To lose your daughter because of the actions of your other daughter, the loss must be doubly agonizing. Unfortunately, a Bay City family is coping with just such a loss. Over the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 10-Oct-2012

Funeral For Baby Killed By Pit Bull

Funeral services were held today for 3-week-old, Tarilyn Luciana Bowles. You may recall that the baby was attacked and killed by a pit bull, the pet of a family friend, as the newborn slept in her car seat. It has been reported that the family ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 8-Oct-2012

Hung-over Teen Playing With iPhone Crashes Car

iPhones, iPads and even iPods are amazing little gadgets. You can have thousands of songs at your fingertips. You can make telephone calls and search the web from anywhere and get turn by turn navigation just by asking. But in the hands of a young, ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 5-Oct-2012

Man Acquitted Of Assault Charge Following Dog Attack

A deputy investigating complaints of illegal trash burning, along with a local firefighter, went to an East Bay Township address in Traverse City where he saw two barking dogs inside the house. He yelled out for the owner who did not respond. When ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 19-Sep-2012

Serious Crash Injures 3 Near Ann Arbor

A serious car crash closed Zeeb Road this morning near Ann Arbor. The crash that injured 3 occurred when a southbound van collided with a car that was trying to make a left turn out of a gas station. Apparently, traffic was backed up and one person ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Sep-2012

Boy Scouts of America Hiding Sexual Abuse Cases Since 1919

Little boys often get excited for the day that they can join boy scouts like their older siblings; learn how to rough it in the world can be super exciting. What many parents and children don’t know is that the Boy Scouts’ of America ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Sep-2012

Dogs Are Dangerous - Owners Are Liable

According to a 2009 study by dogsbite.org, during the three year period from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2008, 88 dog attacks resulted in the death of a U.S. citizen. 59% of those deaths were caused by a pit bull. The combination of pit bulls, ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Sep-2012

Drunken Driver Causes Injury To Family And Himself

An early morning crash at Gratiot and I-375 was witnessed by an off-duty Michigan State Police trooper. The trooper watched the intoxicated driver hit the median several times and otherwise drive erratically, abruptly exiting and entering the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 5-Sep-2012

Michigan Supreme Court - Dryer Installers Had No Duty To Warn Of Uncapped Gas Line

In an August 16, 2012 opinion of the Michigan Supreme Court, it was decided that the dryer installers from Sears, Roebuck and Co. owed no duty to homeowners to warn them that they had an uncapped gas line in their laundry area. The Plaintiff's ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Aug-2012

Michigan Supreme Court Limits Exception to Open and Obvious Doctrine

On July 31, 2012, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an opinion in Hoffner v Lanctoe, (2012), (Docket #142267) limiting the "effectively unavoidable" exception to the open and obvious doctrine in premises liability cases. While the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 13-Aug-2012

Hepatitis C Breakout in Hospital: Medical Staffing Company Sued

In Exeter Hospital located in Nebraska hepatitis C outbreak occurred, likely due to one of the hired travel nurses that was working there at the time. In July five separate counts were placed against the medical staffing company, Triage Staffing ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 6-Aug-2012

Pit Bull Ban To Be Reconsidered In Miami-Dade County

23 years ago a 7 year-old girl was mauled by a pit bull. The dog attacked the child, along with her mother and grandmother, as they were taking groceries into their house. Her injuries were horrifying. It pulled back the child's scalp exposing ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 3-Aug-2012

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Against The Injured

In a case before the Michigan Supreme Court, a man suffered a severe closed head injury in 1996 when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. The person who hit him drove off. The man was hospitalized for a month and received therapy and ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 1-Aug-2012

Police Kill Pit Bull Following Attack

In New Jersey, police were responding to a disturbance complaint involving 3 pit bulls when the unleashed dogs charged at a woman and her young child, biting the woman on her arm. One of the officers fired a couple of warning shots in the air and ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 25-Jul-2012

Dog Bite - Is It My Turn?

Last weekend I was walking along the shore of Lake Michigan enjoying the pristine dunes and the crashing waves when I came upon a woman sitting on a towel with her trusty dog by her side. The dog initially wagged its tail and looked excited for a new ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 24-Jul-2012

Abuse Exposed at Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation

Most would assume that when a patient is checked into a rehabilitation center for brain injuries they will be taken care of. This wasn’t the case for Peter Price who went to Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation in 2009 for treatment. ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 6-Jul-2012

Defense Strategies For Dog Attacks

I am often writing about dog bites and dog attacks and how egregious it is when dog owners do not carry homeowners' or renters' insurance in the event their dog attacks and injures someone. This issue usually gets on my radar during the warm ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Jun-2012

Car, Bus, Semi Crash Causes Injuries

According to www.detroitnews.com, earlier this morning a car was driving behind a bus in the right lane on 14 Mile Road in Warren when the bus made a stop. The driver of the car apparently started to swerve into the left lane where it was hit by a ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 27-Jun-2012

2 Teens Killed In Crash, 2 Charged Criminally

On May 20, 2012, three minor teenagers were involved in a horrific car crash that resulted in the deaths of 17-year-old Timothy See and 15-year-old Krysta Howell. The 17-year-old driver, Takunda Mavima, was charged with operating while intoxicated ...

Posted By Law Offices of Freedman and Freedman 26-Jun-2012

Brain Injury Association of Michigan Files Suit Against MCCA

The Brain Injury Association of Michigan recently filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, saying that they were not able to obtain important financial information and claimant records that they needed in order to help ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 15-Jun-2012

Williamston School District Agrees To $685K Settlement In Fatal Wall Collapse

The Lansing State Journal is reporting that a $685,000 settlement has been reached between the Williamston school district and Sherry Corbett of Leroy Township, mother of Gabe Corbett, a 14-year-old high school freshman who was killed last year after ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Jun-2012

2 Kids Die In Car-Train Collision

It is being reported out of Ontario, Canada that there was a car-train collision yesterday morning. Details are sketchy but an online article indicates that a van was driving south on Strong Road in Lakeshore when the van hit the train. Five people ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 21-May-2012

18-Month-Old Hit by Car after Running Out Into Road

In the state of Michigan, police officers are reviewing the circumstances surrounding a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian accident took place on Wednesday around 5:40 p.m. after a driver struck an 18-month-old boy on Sheridan ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 7-May-2012

London Family Wins Birth Injury Lawsuit and Receives Compensation

A young girl who requires 24 hour care due to a birth injury has finally had her day in court. More than 11 years after her injury took place, her family has been awarded 10.8 million pounds. According to the lawsuit, M.E., now 11 years old, was born ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 23-Apr-2012

Some Motorcyle Riders in Michigan can Stop Wearing Helmets due to New Law

Some motorcycle riders in the state of Michigan are looking forward to a new law. Thanks to the efforts of Governor Rick Snyder, wearing helmets while riding motorcycles will now be optional. The bill received both criticism and support over the past ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 13-Apr-2012

Young Girl Attacked By Pit Bull

Last week it was reported that a 6-year-old Rochester Hills girl had to be hospitalized after she was attacked by the family'spit bull. News reports indicated that she was bitten on her face and thigh but the full extent of her injuries are ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 9-Apr-2012

Wrongful Death Suit Filed against Helicopter Ride Company

A family that lost their son is now suing the company that owns and operates the helicopter in which he crashed. They claim that the company should be held negligent for the wrongful death of M.M., 33, of Sterling Heights. The lawsuit was filed in ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 2-Apr-2012

Head-On Collision Results In 2 Deaths

It is being reported by the Detroit News that a horrible tragedy occurred in Dorr Township last night. Apparently a violent collision occurred when a 29-year-old woman crossed the center line and hit a 57-year-old man head-on. The victim died at the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Mar-2012

4-Year-Old Mauled To Death By Pit Bull

A horrific tragedy occurred in Texas. Sunday evening, 4-year-old Kylar was outside playing near his Dad as he was cleaning the car. Dad looked up and the boy was gone. The police conducted an extensive search for the boy overnight and into Monday ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 26-Mar-2012

Auto Insurance Hike Approved by Michigan Legislators

In order to combat rising costs of insurance due to auto accidents, legislators in Michigan have approved a new hike in insurance fees. Starting in July of this year, all motorists will see a $30 increase in their insurance policies on a yearly ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Mar-2012

Man Saves Woman From Pit Bull Attack

There is a story in the Oakland Press about a man who saved a woman from a pit bull attack in Sterling Heights. Apparently two neighborhood pit bulls got out and attacked a woman who was taking a walk Sunday morning. A neighbor saw the attack and ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 12-Mar-2012

Car Crash Shuts Down Major U.S. Oil Pipeline

Reports indicate that a car accident is the cause of a major oil pipeline being shut down for several days. Police say that two vehicles struck each other before crashing into an exposed section of a major pipeline causing extensive damage. Officers ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 27-Feb-2012

Victim of Train Accident Loses Life

While no passengers were injured in the train accident that took place last week in Michigan, one man off the train did lose his life. Police have reported that a man attempting to beat an oncoming train lost his life in the process. The victim, ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 13-Feb-2012

Motorcyclist Injured While Practicing Stunt in Michigan

A young man known for his skills on a motorcycle was seriously injured last week while performing. J.H., 20, has been listed in fair condition after striking a cable midair while performing a stunt. The young man was performing as part of a circus in ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Jan-2012

Auto-Pedestrian Crash Ends In Tragedy

A sad story is being reported out of Southfield. Apparently last night a woman was pushing her one-year-old daughter in a stroller. As they were crossing the intersection of Eight Mile and Lahser Road, an SUV struck the mother and child and the ...

Posted By Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer 16-Jan-2012

Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Re-Learning to Walk

One young man has much to be thankful for this year. After being involved in a horrible snowmobile accident four years ago, reporters say that it is a miracle that the young man is alive. The champion rider was practicing a jump when he lost control ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 9-Jan-2012

Holiday Season Sees Increase In Crash-Related Deaths

It is a sad statistic. It is being reported that 15 people were killed in auto accidents in Michigan during the 2011 holiday season. 6 of the 15 occurred between December 24 and December 26 while between December 31 and January 1 st, 9 people died. ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 2-Jan-2012

Two Women Killed on Their Way to Wedding Reception

Tragedy struck on the day of a wedding last week in Dearborn, Michigan as two women were involved in a car accident that took their lives. According to the police report, the two women were the sisters of the bride. They were heading to the wedding ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 26-Dec-2011

Your Rights as a Truck Accident Victim

If you were involved in a truck accident that caused you to suffer serious injuries, know that you are alone. Unfortunately, victims of trucking accidents often sustain the most catastrophic injuries because these vehicles are massive and weigh tons. ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 21-Dec-2011

Tragedy Strikes This Holiday Season When 2 Die After Crash

Sad news is being reported by the Cadillac News. A crash occurred earlier today between a vehicle and an SUV in Cadillac, Michigan. A witness reported that the SUV may have run the stop sign before crashing into the victims' vehicle. The force of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Dec-2011

Another Hit And Run - Kills Pedestrian

Accountability. We are all taught to be accountable for our actions. To accept responsibility if we make a mistake. This is especially true if our actions cause physical injury to another. Yet for the second time this week I am talking about a hit ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Dec-2011

Man Hit By Car While Crossing Street

Gerald Foster uses a motorized wheel chair to get around. He uses it to shop, go to restaurants and to walk his dog. Last Wednesday, he and other pedestrians were crossing East Liberty Street in Ann Arbor at the South Fifth Avenue intersection when a ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 7-Dec-2011

Roll-Over Crash Kills Woman

As the season changes from fall to winter, so must change our driving habits. More space must be allowed between vehicles, speeds must be lowered and extra caution must be taken while driving under bridges and on overpasses. Tragically, that extra ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 5-Dec-2011

Two Common Causes of Birth Injuries

Advances in modern medicine have made childbirth safer than ever before. However, there are unfortunate times when a doctor or other medical professional is responsible for injuries caused before, during or after childbirth. While birth injuries are ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 21-Nov-2011

6-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Vehicle

A little girl who had just started the first grade was killed when she was struck by a car in a crosswalk. The 6-year-old girl was walking with a 16-year-old friend of the family at the time of the accident. The two girls were headed to a family ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 18-Nov-2011

Tragic Car Crash Becomes Double Tragedy

Cody Olmstead of North Branch was driving southbound on Booth Road in Deerfield Township when he ran a stop sign at the intersection of North Branch Road. As a result, he crashed into a vehicle driven by Morgan Dingus who was driving westbound on ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Nov-2011

Two Motorcycle Accidents Reported

One man is lucky to have survived a motorcycle accident that happened last week in Coldwater, Michigan. According to the local sheriff's department, a woman driving an SUV cut in front of a motorcyclist, causing an accident. When officers arrived ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 31-Oct-2011

Movie Set Shut Down after Workplace Accident

A movie being filmed in Toronto is on a temporary standstill after several people were injured. The incident, which is being referred to as a workplace accident, happened when a platform shifted and created a hole into which several cast and crew ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 26-Oct-2011

Crash Kills 4 Men, Caused By Drunken Driver

In the early morning hours of Sunday, 4 men were driving on the Lodge Freeway when a 23-year-old driver, going the wrong way on the Lodge, collided with the SUV killing all 4 men as well as himself. News today indicated that the 23-year-old had a ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Oct-2011

Family of Four Killed by Truck Crash

A family of four has been killed as the result of a tragic truck accident on a local highway. A woman traveling east on the highway in the middle of the afternoon drifted onto the shoulder in her truck then overcorrected, crossing the center line of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 26-Sep-2011

Last 9/11 Wrongful Death Case Settled

A total of 95 families filed wrongful death lawsuits for the 9/11 attacks, the last of which was settled last month in court. According to the court documents filed in a Manhattan federal court, the family of a professional hockey scout decided to ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Sep-2011

Drunk Driving Accidents Down Over Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is known for high rates of alcohol-related car accidents and this year was no exception. In Michigan alone, eight people lost their lives, three of which have been linked to drinking and driving. However, this number was actually ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Aug-2011

Pit Bull Bites Off Piece Of Boy's Ear

A 9-month-old pit bull terrier reportedly attacked an 11-year-old boy biting off a piece of his ear. It was the family's dog according to Kalamazoo police. The boy was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital after the attack where the doctors were ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 5-Aug-2011

Saginaw To Issue First 'Dangerous Dog' Citation

In July, a new ordinance was enacted in the city of Saginaw that requires owners of five breeds of dogs – Rottweilers, bull mastiffs, presa Canarios, German shepherds and pit bulls – to pay a one-time registration fee or face financial ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 1-Aug-2011

Study Releases Accident Statistics Related to Gender

Recently, a study was released from a University in Michigan that pertained to exclusively to female drivers. The study revealed that 21 percent of national road collisions were female-to-female car accidents. By gathering data from a national ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Jun-2011

Two Officers Invovled in Motorcycle Accident with One Another

Two deputies from the Michigan State Police were involved in a motorcycle accident - with each other. According to police reports the two officers were patrolling the M-50 south of US-12 when they attempted to make a U-turn. Lt. Tony Cuevas believes ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Jun-2011

Pit Bull Ban Goes Nowhere

State Rep. Timothy Bledsoe of Grosse Pointe is trying to aggressively limit the number of pit bulls in the state of Michigan. His bill targets American pit bull terriers, American Staffordshire bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers and dogs ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 8-Jun-2011

Man Requires Surgery After Dog Attack

It is being reported out of Lansing that an employee of a lawn care company was attacked when on a service call. At approximately 5:15 p.m. on Monday, the man was attempting to treat a lawn in Parma Township when a 60 lb. chow-Labrador mix ran out of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 6-Jun-2011

14,500 Lose Their Lives to Burn Injuries

The summer is a great time for firing up the grill, which also means it is the season for burn injuries. One tip to avoid all burn injuries is to avoid using gas on the grill. According to Bob Wall, Public Safety Education Coordinator, "Good ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 6-Jun-2011

Saginaw Considers Second Dangerous Dog Proposal

A new "dangerous dog" proposal is being considered in Saginaw - for the second time. Work began on developing a proposal to crack down on irresponsible dog owners 13 months ago in response to a 2009 attack on a man by 3 pit bulls when he ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 25-Apr-2011

Putting an End to Nursing Home Abuse

Although nursing home neglect might not raise the same concern level as nursing home abuse, it is more common and could eventually lead to more serious health issues. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you should be aware of certain factors ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 4-Apr-2011

Birth Injuries and Abnormal Labor

Do you believe that your child may have suffered birth injuries at the hands of your physician? Here are some common signs that you should be aware of that could mean you had an abnormal labor. As soon as you are ushered into a medical facility to ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 25-Mar-2011

Pit Bulls Attack Injuring 3

Two pit bulls on the loose in a Phoenix neighborhood attacked three people on Tuesday and left a pet dog with injuries so severe the dog was put down. Suzanne McGee, said she left her 12-year-old schnauzer-Chihuahua mix alone in the front yard of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Mar-2011

87-Year-Old Man Killed While Crossing The Street

It is being reported that an 87-year-old man from Ypsilanti was stuck and killed by a pick-up truck Tuesday night as we walked across Washtenaw Avenue. Police were called to the scene at approximately 8:39 p.m. and found the man lying in the roadway ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 14-Mar-2011

18-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed When Hit By Car

Tragedy struck in Mt. Morris Township on Friday. 18-year-old Trevor G. Perryman was walking on Stanley Road near Verdun Street at around 8:30 p.m. when he was struck by a vehicle. Trevor died as a result of the crash. Police have not released many ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 21-Feb-2011

No Charges Expected In Pit Bull Death

Over the weekend an unthinkable tragedy occurred, a 10-day-old baby boy was mauled to death by his family's pit bull terrier. Although the circumstances surrounding the attack continue to be investigated, Chief Jeff Hadley of the Kalamazoo ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 21-Feb-2011

State Sen. Bert Johnson Suffers Dog Bite Injury

State Sen. Bert Johnson had a rough winter morning when he not only suffered from a dog bite but got his hand stuck in the auger of a snowblower that he was using at that time. Senator Johnson was using a snowblower in his Highland Park driveway when ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 24-Jan-2011

A Woman's Attempt To Pass A Slower Vehicle Results In Injuries

A three car crash occurred in Volina Township Friday injuring two people. At approximately 9:15 a.m., Fannie Mitchell, 71, attempted to pass another vehicle without ascertaining whether it was safe to do so. She reportedly did not see the oncoming ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 19-Jan-2011

Jackson County Takes The First Step Towards Requiring Greater Responsibility For Pet Owners

Yesterday, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners accepted the first reading of the proposed amendments to the county's animal control ordinance. The ordinance would require owners of potentially dangerous or vicious animals to carry a minimum ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 17-Jan-2011

Parents Sue Hospital for Child's Cerebral Palsy

Parents of a child with cerebral palsy are now suing the hospital where she was born for causing a serious brain injury. The claim was filed against Protestant Memorial Medical Center by Jennifer and Lance Schneider who claim that their daughter did ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 13-Dec-2010

Man Accepts Responsibility for Girlfriend's Death after Drunk Driving Accident

In Salem, Massachusetts, a 19-year-old man received 3 to 4 years imprisonment after he pled guilty on Friday and accepted responsibility for a drunk driving accident that led to the death of his girlfriend in March. While inside the Salem Superior ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 3-Dec-2010

Sterling Heights Proposes Strict Rules For Pit Bull Owners

At a city council meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, the Sterling Heights City Council will consider a proposal to impose strict regulations on pit bull owners. The proposed restrictions would require the dogs to pass a temperament/training program ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Nov-2010

Man Charged with Felony Child Abuse after Fire Pit Accident

This week in Lenox Township, an area man was charged with felony child abuse. His charges were filed after he was accused of killing his daughter during a pit fire accident. The man, Majd Mohammad Al-Shara, was arraigned this past Monday in Macomb ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 29-Nov-2010

22-Year-Old Killed In Tractor-Minivan Crash

On Sunday morning, Russell Roszczewski was riding a farm tractor west on Shaw Road, east of Brown City Road near Imlay City when a 2002 Chevy Venture traveling in the same direction attempted to pass him on the left.Tragically, Roszczewski was making ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 22-Nov-2010

Holiday Turns To Tragedy When College Student Is Killed In Accident

Juliana Karmann, a freshman pre-med student at Denison University in Ohio, was driving home last Friday evening for the Thanksgiving holiday along with three other students. She never made it home. Juliana was traveling west on the Ohio 15 when her ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 15-Nov-2010

Biker Hit and Killed in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, local news sources have reported that a major bicycle accident led to a fatality. Officials from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office say that during the accident, a 31 year old, male bike rider was hit while in traffic. ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Nov-2010

2 Toledo Women Injured In Rollover Crash

Two women were injured on southbound US.23 just south of US-12 in Pittsfield Township when the car they were in rolled over and came to a rest on the edge of northbound US-23. No other vehicles were involved. Both northbound and southbound lanes of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 1-Nov-2010

Michigan Department of Corrections Van Involved in Auto Accident

In Ionia, Michigan, police say that a head on auto accident occurred on the corner of West Main and Wall Streets by the entrance to the Michigan Reformatory. Sources report that the accident involved a prisoner transport van for the Michigan ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 20-Oct-2010

Mother, 3-Year-Old Killed When Semi Ran Stop Sign Identified

An Edmore woman and her 3-year-old son were killed when a semi driver missed a stop sign Tuesday morning in Day Township just east of McBride. Sara Simon, 27, was driving east on McBride's Road just after 8:15 a.m. when a semi heading north on ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 18-Oct-2010

Three-Vehicle Accident Leaves People with Injuries in Detroit

On Tuesday morning of last week, police say that a man from Detroit Lake and an infant from White Earth were among the victims who suffered injuries during a three vehicle car accident on Highway 59 South. Police report that the accident took place ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 15-Oct-2010

Tragic Collision Kills One, Injures Two Teens

Adrian Beltran, 18, was driving north on 168 th Avenue in Park Township, when she ran the stop sign at New Holland Street, striking a Chevy Trailblazer. Beltran tragically died as a result of the crash. Her two teenage passengers, Shelby Beelen and ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 6-Oct-2010

Dog Owners Charged In Pit Bull Attacks

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced that 3 pit bull owners are being charged with felonies for failing to control a dangerous animal that caused serious injury. The charges arise out of 3 separate attacks by 4 pit bulls, one in Westland and ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 4-Oct-2010

Prosecutor Makes Serious Error in Accident Related Death

Recently, Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper admitted to making an error. Allegedly, the prosecutor filed murder and related criminal charges last week against a widow in Farmington Hills following the death of her husband. Charges were filed ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 28-Sep-2010

Pit Bull Attack Leaves Young Victim On Long Road To Recovery

Six-year-olds should be living care-free lives full of friends, school and play.For Tyah Norris, her life is one of pain and recovery. On August 24 th little Tyah was viciously attacked by 3 pit bulls.The focus of the attack was to Tyah's face ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Aug-2010

What are Thermal Burn Injuries?

According to the American Medical Journal, thermal burns are the most common type of burn injury. The types of burn injuries occur when a person has direct contact with sources of heat such as fire, hot liquid, hot objects or even steam. It is ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 11-Aug-2010

Second Victim Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Last Friday, tragedy occurred when a motorcycle/pickup crash took the life of the motorcycle driver, Gary Cline. He was 50-years-old. Mr. Cline's wife, Donna Cline, 48, was a passenger on the motorcycle. She died Monday when she was taken off ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 9-Aug-2010

Teens Injured In Head-On Collision

At approximately 10:15 Saturday night, 21-year-old Justin McFarlane was driving his 2001 Chevy pickup truck eastbound on Woodruff Lake Road when a vehicle coming toward him out of a curve crossed the center line and struck him head-on. The force of ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 4-Aug-2010

Why McCormick Was Not Injured Enough

In yesterday's blog, I discussed the new Michigan Supreme Court opinion in the case of McCormick v Carrier that was filed last Sunday. You may recall that Rodney McCormick was run over by a truck and suffered a fractured ankle that caused him to ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 3-Aug-2010

New Supreme Court Opinion Restores Rights Of The Injured

On Sunday, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in McCormick v. Carrier, an important case that restores the rights of persons seriously injured in motor vehicle accidents. The case involves Flint-area GM employee Rodney McCormick who was ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 2-Aug-2010

Clear Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

In Detroit, the number of nursing home neglect cases that are reported each year has continued to increase. The increase in reports may stem from the fact that more families are starting to watch for signs of abuse and neglect. Below, our law office ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 26-Jul-2010

Common Birth Injuries

A birth injury is a type of injury that occurs during the labor and/or delivery process. In some cases, birth injuries happen because medical professionals fail to monitor fetuses and mothers before labor and during labor. Some of the more common ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 21-Jul-2010

Horse And Buggy Accident Leaves One Dead

At approximately 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, a pickup truck was reportedly traveling east on 16 ½ Road in Wexford County's Colfax Township when it struck a horse and cart traveling in the same direction. One of the cart's passengers died at the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 12-Jul-2010

Multi-Vehicle Accident Leads to Injuries

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, it is reported that law enforcement agents are in the midst of cleaning up the scene of a three vehicle accident, which occurred in Kent County. The car accident happened earlier this week just before 6:00 AM at the ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 24-Jun-2010

8 Year Old Boy Bitten In Face By Neighbor's Dog

Hunter Gale, an 8 year old boy in Bibb County, Georgia, is recovering from a dog bite to his face suffered Monday night at his neighbor's house. It is reported that Gale went to visit a friend, Eric York, when York's pit bull inexplicably ran ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Jun-2010

Mother and Daughter From Ann Arbor Killed in Automobile Accident in Virginia

Theresa Supica, and her 12 year old daughter, Samantha, were killed in an automobile accident on Monday in Henrico County, Virginia. Supica's Ford Explorer was struck by a Toyota Corolla that lost control as it changed lanes to avoid another ...

Posted By Freedman & Freedman 23-Oct-2009

Where to Start After Being Injured

When a person is injured in any type of accident, whether it's a car accident, drunk driving accident, workplace accident, or slip & fall accident, they can have a hard time deciding what to do about it. With the overwhelming amount of ...

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