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Michigan Truck Accident Involving Passenger Bus Leaves 22 Injured

A Michigan Truck Accident involving a passenger bus earlier this month left almost two-dozen people seriously injured. Reports indicate the crash happened at around 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, along the westbound lanes of I-94 near Galesburg, Michigan.

According to an article released by The Times Herald, the tractor-trailer was attempting to merge onto the highway just past Exit 88 when the bus suddenly plowed into the rear of the truck. The impact caused the vehicles to become entangled in one another, forcing the truck driver to skid several hundred feet before being able to pull over to … Read More

Man Suffers Michigan Dog Bite Injury to the Tongue

The danger of suffering a Michigan Dog Bite Injury is a real concern, considering the state recorded a total of 181 attacks in 2011 alone. These incidents resulted in as much as $7 million in insurance claims being filed.

The risk of these attacks was highlighted by the recent story of a man who was left seriously injured after being bitten by his friend’s dog. According to an article from WNEM 5 News, the incident occurred this past Wednesday, August 7, at a residence located in Pontiac, Michigan. The victim stuck his tongue out at his friend’s dog when … Read More

Michigan Doctor Charged With Making Fraudulent Medicare Claims

August 7, 2013

Thousands of Michigan citizens are the victims of medical errors or doctors’ negligence each year. Many of these cases result in Michigan Medical Malpractice Claims and other legal action against the responsible parties.

Just this week, federal prosecutors with the U.S Attorney’s Office arrested a 48-year-old doctor in Oakland Township on charges of healthcare fraud. According to an article released by WXYZ Action 7 News, the doctor is accused of falsely diagnosing patients with cancer and continuing treatments on patients in remission so he could continue filing Medicare claims for reimbursements on their behalf.

One patient … Read More

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Victims of traumatic accidents often develop complications from their injuries that can be extremely debilitating. One type of complication is a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.

CRPS is identified by symptoms such as:

• Burn sensations in the affected area
• Changes in skin color and texture
• Limb pain
• Skin sensitivity
• Stiffness of joints
• Swelling

There are three different stages of the disease that can affect men and women of any age. Typically, however, victims of the disease are over the age of 10.

While the condition has no known cause, many experts … Read More

Improvements Aimed at Reducing Bicycle Accident Numbers

August 2, 2013

Michigan citizens are injured or killed each year as the result of Michigan Bicycle Accidents. Now, the state and its lawmakers are working to reduce this number by implementing several strategies focused on improving the state’s infrastructure and raising awareness about the importance of sharing the road.

According to records from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, the National Reauthorization Transportation Bill will give more than $22 million to the state in order to build recreational trails, safe routes to schools, and other enhancements in order to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety.

Several groups also … Read More