Student Athletes and Sexual Assault by Coaches and Doctors Sexual abuse and assault of athletes seems to be in the news more often lately. Well publicized locally and nationally are major incidents at our finest universities, such as Dr. Anderson’s abuse at University of Michigan;...
What are the most common causes of closed head injuries? You’re walking outside on a cold Michigan day and you slip and fall down the icy steps at your apartment building. You hit your head hard. It’s more than a concussion. Your life is changed...
Does my Michigan employer have an obligation to provide a safe working environment? Yes, your employer has a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment. This is known as a "duty of care." Under this duty, Michigan employers are responsible for taking reasonable steps...
Each year, many people are injured in an apartment fire at no fault of their own. Often, it’s the delay of smoke alarms to alert tenants of a fire in the building, which is sometimes due to the property owner's negligence. Each complex must abide...
Michigan Personal Injury Attorneys See Hundreds of Snow-Related Traffic Accidents Winter is here in Michigan, which means snow and ice are bound to be all over the roads. Whether you are new to driving or have been driving for what seems like forever, snow- and...
Opinion/Editorial By: Robert Giroux, Managing Partner, Giroux Pappas Trial Attorneys We must stop using the word “WIN” to describe the outcomes of legal disputes. The Word “WIN” is Insensitive to the Injured Party or the Deceased’s Family Money obtained by people as a settlement or...
[ez-toc] Sexual abuse refers to any situation where some type of sexual act or behavior is forced upon someone without their consent. Types of sexual abuse include rape, indecent exposure, grooming, and inappropriate touching. Unfortunately, there are a large number of myths that are still...
A new study published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, found that around 5.7% (7.4 million) of emergency room patients in the United States are misdiagnosed. And out of that 7.4...
You’ve spent countless summers on the water. It’s like another home, the place you practically live when summer comes knocking. With summer and boating season upon us, now is a great time to refresh your knowledge on boating safety, and how to prevent boating accidents....
With the Michigan sunshine and warm weather upon us, it’s a good guess you’ll be visiting the great lakes or inner Michigan lakes soon. Maybe to soak up the sun on the beach, or maybe to take your boat out on the water. Before you...