Recent Blog Posts in July 2010

Testimony began Tuesday in the criminal trial of Leonel Franco-Avina for the death of 30-year-old Aaron Haynes last November 23^rd.  Franco-Avina allegedly had a blood alcohol content of 0.425 when he drove the wrong way on the northbound lanes of East Beltline Avenue and hit Haynes head-on.  Franco-Avina's alleged blood alcohol was more than 4 times the legal limit prompting the prosecutor's argument that Franco-Avina be convicted second-degree murder, not drunken driving causing death. 

Freedman & Freedman takes on wrongful death cases throughout Michigan and the surrounding areas, including in Detroit, Grosse Pointe, Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Southfield, Troy and Rochester Hills. We offer a free, no obligation case evaluation with an experienced attorney to discuss your rights and your legal options in regards to your loss.  Learn about your rights and how to take legal action against the negligent person or entity that caused the loss of your loved one.

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A birth injury is a type of injury that occurs during the labor and/or delivery process.  In some cases, birth injuries happen because medical professionals fail to monitor fetuses and mothers before labor and during labor.  Some of the more common birth injuries are:

Head/Brain Injuries:  during a typical birth, infants' heads exit birth canals first and experience a great deal of pressure.  Sometimes, doctors may use instruments, like vacuums to guide infants' heads out of the birth canal.  When these instruments are used incorrectly or with too much force, infants can suffer head and/or brain injuries.

Fractures:  another type of injury that can occur is a skull fracture.  Although very rare, skull fractures may result from medical negligence and cause lifelong suffering.

Hemorrhage:  if a blood vessel ruptures in infants' brain, hemorrhaging may occur and lead to long-term brain damage.  Additionally, hemorrhaging may result from ischemia (lack of blood flow to the brain) or hypoxia (lack of oxygen in the blood).

Did your child suffer a birth injury due to medical negligence in Detroit?  If you said "yes", now is the time to contact Freedman & Freedman and set up an evaluation with a Detroit personal injury lawyer.

At approximately 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, a pickup truck was reportedly traveling east on 16 ½ Road in Wexford County's Colfax Township when it struck a horse and cart traveling in the same direction.  One of the cart's passengers died at the scene and the other passenger was taken to a hospital for treatment.  No other details have been provided.  Police are continuing to investigate the tragedy.

Freedman & Freedman takes on wrongful death cases throughout Michigan and the surrounding areas, including in Detroit, Dearborn, Canton, Plymouth, Romulus, Southfield, Troy, Rochester Hills and more.  Since 1994, our firm has been representing families and victims in Michigan in a variety of wrongful death claims, including (but not limited to):

• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
• Workplace Accidents
• Defective Products
• Dangerous Drugs
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home Neglect

Learn about your rights and how to take legal action against the negligent person or entity that caused the loss of your loved one. Freedman & Freedman offers a free case evaluation and will work for you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we are successful in recovering a settlement or judgment on your behalf.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, contact a Michigan wrongful death attorney today.

Contact a Michigan auto accident lawyer today to learn more about your rights and options.

It has been reported that on early Saturday morning, 23-year-old J.B. Crossley was driving the wrong way on I-94 near Jackson when he sideswiped an oncoming semi-truck.  The force of the impact caused the semi to lose control.  It struck the median and burst into flames.  Police believe that Crossley was driving under the influence of narcotics and he was taken to the Jackson County Jail after being treated and released from Allegiance Health.  The driver of the semi, Ranbir Singh, was also taken to Allegiance Health with nonlife-threatening injuries.

If you’re involved in a  Michigan auto accident, it is important to seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel that you are not seriously injured. It is also important to talk to an auto accident lawyer as soon as possible. A Michigan auto accident attorney at Freedman & Freedman can assist you in seeking financial compensation for your injuries. With our help, you may be able to recover money for medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and more. Our firm represents clients in auto accident claims throughout Detroitand the surrounding areas, including in Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Troy, Southfield , and Rochester Hills.

Contact a  Michigan auto accident lawyer today to learn more about your rights and options.

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, it is reported that law enforcement agents are in the midst of cleaning up the scene of a three vehicle accident, which occurred in Kent County.

The car accident happened earlier this week just before 6:00 AM at the intersection of Belding Road and Wolverine.  Michigan State Trooper Roberto Anaya said that a car was turning right onto Wolverine.  While turning, the vehicle pulled in front of a garbage truck that as traveling southbound.  The truck driver was unable to stop on time and was not only hit by the car, but also a white van that was traveling on Belding Road.

Police say that the river of the car was issued a ticket.  At least one of the vehicle's passengers had to be taken to a local hospital to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries.  Police are still investigating.

If you were involved in a multi-vehicle accident in Detroit, it is important that you have a Detroit personal injury attorney on your side that can ensure your rights remain protected and that you are treated fairly.  To speak with a personal injury lawyer that handles car accident cases, contact Freedman & Freedman today!

In October of 2007, Valerija Milosevic, 78, was a patient at the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital recovering from a heart attack.  During her stay, she fell out of bed sustaining facial fractures and a deep cut over her eye.  To treat the cut, a resident used a device that was placed near Milosevic's supplementary oxygen causing it to explode.  A jury awarded Milosevic $1.2 million for the burns and permanent scars she suffered as a result.

The attorneys at Freedman & Freedman provide personalized, professional representation for victims of medical malpractice throughout Detroit, Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Troy, Rochester Hills and Southfield, Michigan. Please contact a Detroit medical malpractice attorney at our firm today if you would like to learn more about your legal rights and your options in filing a malpractice claim against the medical professional or facility responsible for your injuries.

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Joseph Lueckeman of Burton was killed last Saturday when his motorcycle collided with gasoline tanker truck on I-475.  Lueckeman, 32, was traveling eastbound and the tanker truck was traveling south on the I-475 service drive at E. Stewart Avenue when the crash occurred, throwing Lueckeman from his bike.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.  The truck and the entangled motorcycle continued onto the I-475 for a short distance before the truck caught fire.  The truck driver was not injured.  Police are continuing to investigate this tragedy.

Freedman & Freedman takes on motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and wrongful death cases throughout Michiganand the surrounding areas, including in Detroit, Canton, Plymouth, Livonia, Dearborn Heights, Southfield, Troy , and Rochester Hills.  Learn about your rights and how to take legal action against the negligent person or entity that caused the loss of your loved one. Freedman & Freedman offers a free case evaluation and will work for you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we are successful in recovering a settlement or judgment on your behalf.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, contact a Michigan wrongful death attorney today.

Last week, an Ypsilanti Township man was hospitalized when the railing of his second-floor apartment balcony at the Bryn Maw Apartments gave way causing him to fall 10 feet to the ground.  The man was reportedly shaking out a rug when a 4-foot section of railing gave way causing him to fall. It has been reported that the decks of balconies had been replaced on the majority of the units and that the railing were to be replaced sometime in the future.  As a result of the fall, the complex's  manager indicated all of the railings would be inspected that day.                                                                            

At Freedman & Freedman, we represent clients in all types of premises liability claims throughout Detroit, Livonia, Northville, Canton, Plymouth,, Troy, Rochester Hills and Southfield, Michigan. Talk to a Detroit premises liability lawyer at our firm today to learn more about your legal rights and what responsibility the property owner may have had in your particular case. With our help, you may be able to recover significant financial compensation for your injuries, including for medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

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A car struck a motorcycle today at about 5:30 a.m. causing injuries to the motorcyclist's lower leg.  He was taken to the hospital, the severity of the injuries are unknown.  The accident occurred in the eastbound lane of Leonard Street just west of Lafayette Street NE.  Police are continuing to investigate.

Contacting an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident attorney is of the utmost importance if you or someone you know was injured in a motorcycle accident. At Freedman & Freedman, we offer the personal attention and dedicated representation you deserve. We understand that this is a difficult situation to go through, and we aim to alleviate the stress and trauma you and your family are experiencing by providing superior legal representation and guidance.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident you believe was caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another, a Detroit auto accident attorney at our office can advocate your rights and help you pursue an injury claim for maximum compensation.

Contact Freedman & Freedman today to arrange a consultation to discuss your case!

On Wednesday, around 10:30 p.m., an unlicensed 15-year-old boy was operating a Mercedes SUV northbound on Sheldon Road when he allegedly disregarded the stop sign at its intersection with Snell Road and crashed into a Ford Crown Victoria being driven westbound on Snell Road by a 59-year-old White Lake Township resident.  The Crown Victoria caught fire trapping the driver inside.  Emergency responders attempted to extinguish the flames but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 

After the crash, the 15-year-old driver reportedly ran from the crash but his 14-year-old passenger remained at the scene.  The driver was later found using a sheriff's police dog that tracked him to his home where he was arrested.  The driver was then taken to Oakland County Children's Village pending charges.

Losing a loved one in a fatal accident can leave a family feeling not only helpless and devastated, but frustrated and angry. Knowing that the incident could have been avoided altogether makes it that much more difficult to deal with. Fortunately, Michigan law offers legal recourse to family members of those who have lost their lives due to the negligence, recklessness or wrongdoing of others.

Freedman & Freedman takes on wrongful death cases throughout Detroit and the surrounding areas, including in Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Taylor, Southfield, Troy and Rochester Hills. Learn about your rights and how to take legal action against the negligent person or entity that caused the loss of your loved one. Freedman & Freedman offers a free case evaluation and will work for you on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we are successful in recovering a settlement or judgment on your behalf.

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal accident, contact a Michigan wrongful death attorney today.