5-Year-Old and 14-Year-Old Among Six Shot in Lansing Mass Shooting; Gunman Opens Fire on Crowd of 30 to 40 People and Flees; Suspect Remains at Large
Six people including a 5-year-old were shot at Hillsdale and Chestnut in Lansing on April 23, 2026. Suspect at large. Victims' legal rights and civil claims explained.
Ice Slabs Smash Through Black Lake Homes in Cheboygan County as April Flooding Reached Record Levels, and Most Families Have No Coverage
Large chunks of ice driven by record flooding rammed through windows and into living rooms along Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan during April 2026. Most homeowners had no flood insurance because this had never happened before. Michigan Legal Center explains what your homeowners policy may cover, MCL 500.2006 insurer obligations, and the path to FEMA assistance.
Water Wars and Senior Assassin Are Back in Michigan: What Students, Parents, and Residents Need to Know About the Real Legal Risks
Police departments across Metro Detroit are warning high school seniors about the legal risks of Water Wars and Senior Assassin games in spring 2026. Trespassing, reckless driving, realistic-looking water guns, and curfew violations can turn a senior tradition into a criminal charge. Michigan Legal Center breaks down exactly what the law says.
25 People Died in Michigan Work Zones in 2025. National Work Zone Awareness Week Asks Why That Number Keeps Rising.
Michigan recorded 6,000+ work zone crashes and 25 deaths in 2025. During National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24, 2026), Michigan Legal Center explains the legal rights of motorists, passengers, and construction workers seriously injured or killed in Michigan work zones.
Michigan Driver Attacked with Ax After Not Turning Right on Red in Grand Traverse County; Suspect Arrested
A Traverse City man attacked a 74-year-old with an ax for not turning right on red in Grand Traverse County on April 14, 2026. He has been arrested. Michigan attorneys explain the victim’s civil rights and what the criminal charge means.
Massive Sinkhole Swallows Car on South Parsons Avenue as Newaygo County Faces Worst Flooding Since 1986 and Muskegon River Evacuations
A massive sinkhole opened under South Parsons Avenue in Fremont, Newaygo County before 4 a.m. on April 17, 2026, swallowing a car. Evacuation orders are in place along the Muskegon River below Croton Dam. Michigan legal experts explain highway defect claims, insurance rights, and the 120-day notice deadline under MCL 691.1402.
Foster Swift Attorney Douglas Mielock Identified as East Lansing Stabbing Victim; Suspect Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting
Foster Swift attorney Douglas Mielock, 63, was stabbed multiple times near Abbott and Lake Lansing Roads in East Lansing on April 15, 2026. The suspect was shot and killed by ELPD after charging at officers. Michigan State Police are investigating. Michigan civil rights and victim rights attorneys explain the legal landscape.
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.
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.
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.
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.