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michiganlegalcenter | June 4, 2018 | Personal Injury

Dependents who lose a loved one in an accident caused by another’s negligence may file a wrongful death claim. Insurance companies have specific criteria for evaluating dependent claims, but keep...

michiganlegalcenter | May 23, 2018 | Police Brutality

There are few consequences for police officers when they use excessive force. A recent article stated that in 98 percent of brutality cases, the police officer involved doesn't get charged...

michiganlegalcenter | May 21, 2018 | Personal Injury

In a recent series of posts, we have been discussing how important a personal injury journal can be in helping your Michigan personal injury lawyers prepare your case. In this...

michiganlegalcenter | May 16, 2018 | Insurance Laws

Many people suffer from depression across the US. According to the WHO, about 3.3 million American adults suffer from clinical depression. Those diagnosed with depression have difficulties engaging in day...

michiganlegalcenter | May 9, 2018 | Civil Rights

The United States has made considerable progress in recognition of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights, including the national legalization of same-sex marriage. However, Michigan seems to be lagging...

michiganlegalcenter | May 8, 2018 | Police Brutality

On November 3, 2016, in Michigan, a U.S. District Court federal jury awarded William Jennings a record $37 million in a verdict against five Genesee County jail guards. Jennings had...

michiganlegalcenter | May 7, 2018 | Personal Injury

As we discussed previously, here and here, keeping a journal can be an effective way to help your Michigan personal injury lawyers build your case. Here, in Part 3, we...

michiganlegalcenter | April 23, 2018 | Personal Injury

Your Michigan personal injury lawyer will tell you that a diary of incidents reflecting the pain and suffering resulting from your injury can be a very effective tool in building...

michiganlegalcenter | April 23, 2018 | Police Brutality

When a Michigan arrestee feels that they were unjustly arrested, abused, or otherwise mistreated by a law enforcement officer, the first question is usually whether he has a legal right...

michiganlegalcenter | April 16, 2018 | Car Accidents

Thousands of car accidents take place every day for a multitude of reasons. Some accidents are caused by intoxication, texting, or another form of negligence. Other accidents happen for more...

michiganlegalcenter | April 9, 2018 | Personal Injury

Your Michigan personal injury lawyers will tell you that a diary can be a very effective tool in building your case. With this article, we begin a four-part series on...

michiganlegalcenter | April 9, 2018 | Police Brutality

Cases of police brutality have increasingly made headlines, sparking controversy. Particularly in Michigan, police brutality is a serious issue. These recent cases are causing more media outlets and politicians to...