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How Insurance Companies Deal With Personal Injury Claims

michiganlegalcenter | July 16, 2018 | Personal Injury

Many personal injury claimants make mistakes in their case because they do not understand how insurance companies and the claims process work. Here, a Michigan personal injury attorney will give...

michiganlegalcenter | July 2, 2018 | Personal Injury

If the insurance company and your Michigan personal injury lawyer cannot reach a settlement of your case, you may need to file a lawsuit to obtain just compensation for your...

michiganlegalcenter | July 2, 2018 | Civil Rights

Police officers have a duty to serve and protect public citizens. In some situations, there are police officers who don't always uphold their oath. If you have been a victim...

Elevator Liability Laws

michiganlegalcenter | June 23, 2018 | Personal Injury

There are multiple rules and regulations regarding elevator use in Michigan. These govern what counts as an elevator and how to receive compensation when a personal injury happens because of...

michiganlegalcenter | June 18, 2018 | Personal Injury

If you've been injured in an accident and are considering filing a lawsuit, your first step will be talking to a Michigan personal injury lawyer. At this initial visit, you...

michiganlegalcenter | June 16, 2018 | Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is a death caused by the negligence of another person. According to the CDC, unintentional injury is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. The term...

Can my Employer Deny Me Overtime Pay?

michiganlegalcenter | June 9, 2018 | Employment Law

As of December 1, 2016, the United States DOL (Department of Labor) has created new regulations regarding eligibility for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act. More than four...

Dependents in Wrongful Death Claims

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...