by FordMurphyPC | Jul 21, 2014 | News
A recent decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals could affect anyone who was injured by a fall on snow or ice on someone else’s property. In Williams v. Edward W. Sparrow Hosp. Ass’n, the Court considered whether the existence of weather conditions that...
by FordMurphyPC | Mar 28, 2014 | News
In a very sad case, the Michigan Court of Appeals in Oostdyk v. Caledonia Community Schools upheld a trial court’s dismissal of a claim against the school and a bus driver for allegedly causing brain damage. The school claimed governmental immunity after a bus...
by FordMurphyPC | Mar 28, 2014 | News
In a recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision, Zezula v. City of Lincoln Park, the court ruled that there was sufficient evidence to create a factual dispute as to whether a street was maintained in reasonable repair and that the City had notice of the defect. Motion...
by FordMurphyPC | Mar 28, 2014 | News
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled in Carlisle v. Wright that a trial court should be overturned after granting a motion for summary disposition and dismissing a claim by a 75 year old accident victim. The court held that the woman’s rapid cognitive...
by FordMurphyPC | Feb 5, 2014 | News
We have previously written about a Michigan law that makes it illegal for Michigan personal injury firms to send mailings to individuals or their immediately family soliciting or trying to get their business. This was partnered with House Bill 4770 and Public Act 218...
by FordMurphyPC | Feb 5, 2014 | News
Contacted by a Michigan personal injury law firm less than 30 days after your accident? A new law makes this a crime in Michigan and our firm can help you get in contact with the proper authorities if you are a victim. Violators can be fined up to $30,000 for a first...
by FordMurphyPC | Feb 5, 2014 | News
We have a great deal of testimonials on our website that talk about our firm’s level of personal attention and how we made our clients feel through the painful process of dealing with a personal injury or wrongful death case. However, what you can also see from the...
by FordMurphyPC | Dec 16, 2013 | News
Over the years in discussing how accidents have happened with our motorcycle clients, I’ve gathered a number of tips from some of the best riders in southwest Michigan. In addition, I’ve found a few articles which they have found helpful. While motorcycle accidents...
by FordMurphyPC | Oct 2, 2013 | News
A 33-year-old Rochester, Mich., man had part of his tongue bitten off by a friend’s pit bull when visiting in Pontiac in August 2013. The victim reportedly stuck his tongue out in close proximity to the animal when the incident happened. Unfortunately, dog bites...
by FordMurphyPC | Oct 2, 2013 | News
In many cases, it would seem to make sense to ignore a minor bump on the head. Indeed, few would think that a minor injury – particularly one that did not cause any discernible ill effects – could possibly lead to serious trouble later on. New research...
