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Federal Appeals Court Rules Civil Rights Act Bans Sexual Orientation Discrimination

michiganlegalcenter | September 4, 2018 | Civil Rights

This year, a US appeals court ruled that employment discrimination laws extend to LGBTQ individuals, becoming only the second court ever to do so. This ruling is a massive step...

michiganlegalcenter | August 27, 2018 | Car Accidents

The police report of a car accident is often a key piece of evidence in the case. If the police report casts you in an unfavorable light or is otherwise...

michiganlegalcenter | August 21, 2018 | Police Brutality

Law enforcement officers commonly use Taser guns. They are meant to give off an electric charge that’s used to subdue a potential suspect. Although the charge is thought not to...

Valuing Your Personal Injury Case

michiganlegalcenter | August 13, 2018 | Personal Injury

When determining the value of your personal injury case, your Michigan injury lawyer will evaluate a number of factors. Two important pieces of evidence that your attorney will want to...

Cop Convicted of Assault Back on Patrol

michiganlegalcenter | August 7, 2018 | Police Brutality

A recently convicted Michigan police officer was given a second chance at his job after being caught assaulting a suspect. The decision to hire a police officer who made national...

Personal Injury Mistakes to Avoid

michiganlegalcenter | July 30, 2018 | Personal Injury

When it comes to personal injury litigation, plaintiffs' behavior and decisions can greatly affect the outcome of their cases. A Michigan truck accident lawyer has the knowledge and experience to guide plaintiffs...

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...