Two Children Injured in E-Bike Crashes in Two Days in Dearborn Heights; One Boy Hospitalized with Broken Femur and Head Laceration
A pre-teen boy was hospitalized with a broken femur and head laceration after being struck by a car on an e-bike near the Dearborn Heights city library on April 14, 2026. A second child was injured the day before. Michigan no-fault and injury attorneys explain legal rights for families.
Six Former Residents Sue Vista Maria, Alleging Years of Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, and Systemic Failures at Dearborn Heights Facility
Six former Vista Maria residents filed a civil lawsuit on April 13, 2026, alleging sexual abuse, physical abuse, improper restraints, and systemic failures spanning 2000 to 2025. Michigan civil rights attorneys explain survivor legal rights and the statute of limitations for childhood institutional abuse.
Detroit Police Officer Arrested for OWI and Hit-and-Run After Striking 17-Year-Old Driver in Sterling Heights
A Detroit Police Department officer was arrested for OWI and hit-and-run after striking a 17-year-old driver at Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke in Sterling Heights on April 11, 2026. DPD Internal Affairs is investigating. Michigan civil rights and accident attorneys explain the legal rights of the teen driver.
Potholes Send Huron Township School Bus Into Ditch on Clark Road; 3 Students Injured. Parents Say They Warned Wayne County for Months.
A Wayne County pothole sent a New Boston Huron school bus into a ditch on Clark Road on April 9, 2026, injuring 3 students. Parents had petitioned the county about the road in February. Michigan's MCL 691.1402 highway defect exception may apply.
One Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash at Seven Mile and Southfield on Detroit's West Side
One driver was killed in a violent rear-end crash at Seven Mile and Southfield roads in West Detroit around 2:20 a.m. on April 9, 2026. Detroit Police are investigating. Michigan wrongful death attorneys explain what surviving families should know.
Grand Rapids Man, 21, Dies After Being Ejected in Port Sheldon Township Rollover Crash on Van Buren Street
A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man died after being ejected in a rollover crash on Van Buren Street in Port Sheldon Township, Ottawa County, on April 8, 2026. Michigan wrongful death attorneys explain what families need to know.
Serious Crash on 9 Mile Road Between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren Leaves One in Critical Condition
A serious crash on 9 Mile Road between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren left one person in critical condition on April 8, 2026. Michigan car accident attorneys explain what injured victims and families need to know.
Driver Flees Deputies at Over 100 MPH on US-131 in Kent County, Tracked by Police Helicopter Into Garage
A white Dodge Charger fled Kent County deputies at over 100 mph on US-131 on March 28, 2026. A Michigan State Police helicopter tracked the driver to a Plainfield Township garage. Arrested and charged with felony fleeing under MCL 750.479a.
Michigan State Police Trooper Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Patrol Car an I-94 in Wayne County
A suspected drunk driver hit a Michigan State Police trooper's patrol car on I-94 near Merriman Road in Wayne County on April 6, 2026. Two other vehicles were also struck. Michigan OWI crash lawyers explain the legal rights of everyone involved.
Two Seriously Injured After Tractor-Trailer Strikes Stopped SUV on I-75 in Berlin Township, Monroe County
Two seriously injured, one critically, after a tractor-trailer struck a stopped SUV on northbound I-75 in Berlin Township, Monroe County, on April 7, 2026. Michigan truck accident attorneys explain your rights.
AAA Denied an Inkster Family's $38,000 Claim Over 'Reasonable Precautions.' Then They Got Some Help.
AAA denied an Inkster family's $38,000 frozen pipe claim citing "reasonable precautions" -- then reversed course after media pressure. Michigan homeowners have legal options when insurers deny legitimate claims.
Metro Detroit Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County
Storms hit Metro Detroit hard this weekend. Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County all saw downed trees, power lines, and damaged homes. If your home or property was damaged and your insurance company is dragging its feet or disputing your claim, you have rights under Michigan law.