Recent Blog Posts in June 2010

An unidentified Flint man was attacked by a neighbor's pitbull last Friday as he opened the door to his home around 7:30 a.m. near Tillinghast Place and Saginaw Street.  The pitbull bit the victim's forearm and also attacked his dog.  It is reported that the man was taken to McLaren Regional Medical Center where he was treated for puncture wounds, scratches, swelling and bruising. 

A dog attack can be frightening as well as extremely painful. You may be left with permanent scars and may require physical therapy and continued treatment or surgery to avoid disfigurement. The emotional trauma associated with the incident can stay with you for life.

If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you may be able to work with an attorney to file a claim against the owner to recover financial compensation for your injuries. At Freedman & Freedman, your initial consultation is free. We handle dog bite cases throughout the metro Detroit area including Livonia, Canton, Plymouth, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Birmingham, Oak Park, Troy and more.  We can meet with you in person, over the phone or can even travel to your home or to the hospital in order to discuss your case and what we can do for you.  

Contact a Detroit dog bite lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today to talk about your claim and how you can bring the dog owner to justice.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. today, a car was traveling north on Eckles Road going around 80 mph when it hit a curb, traveled 35 yards onto a grassy park area and struck a pine tree according to Livonia police.  As a result, 18-year-old Brad Lashbrook, a recent graduate of Churchill High School, lost his life.  It is reported that two other 18-year-olds were injured in the crash, Chris Bobal, another Churchill graduate, and Dominic Necovski, a recent graduate from Crestwood High School.  Both survivors required treatment at area hospitals. According to authorities, Lashbrook was not driving and it is unclear who was driving at the time of the crash. 

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 Michigan and the surrounding areas, including in Livonia, Canton, Northville, Plymouth, Detroit, 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.

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

In Detroit, it is reported that a 7 year old girl that had been riding her bicycle was hit and killed by the driver of a pickup truck.   According to reports, the young girl had been riding her bike toward an ice cream truck when she crossed paths with the pickup truck driver.

Police Sergeant Eren Stephens said that the trucking accident occurred at 7:00 PM last Friday.  The girl had been riding her bicycle on St. Martins near Mendota when she was struck.  After the accident, the girl was rushed to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.

Police questioned the driver, a 27 year old man, but no charges have been filed at this time.  Officers say that they will continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the 7 year old girl's death.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured during a motor vehicle accident in Detroit, now is the time to contact Freedman & Freedman and arrange a time to speak with a Detroit personal injury lawyer.

According to the 2009 Michigan Drunk Driving Audit, the number of traffic deaths resulting from alcohol and/or drug-related collisions dropped from 379 in 2008 to 351 in 2009.  However, the number of people suffering injuries as a result of crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs rose from 6,248 in 2008 to 6,271 in 2009.  Michigan State Police director Col Eddie L. Washington Jr. stated that drugs are playing a larger role in traffic crashes and injuries although it is unclear whether the increase is due to "expanded drug testing requests by law enforcement following an arrest."

In 2009 45,893 alcohol and drug-related driving arrests were made. 

A drunk driving accident may leave you or a family member with catastrophic injuries, suffering from physical pain and severe emotional trauma. The worst part about car accidents of this kind is that they could have easily been prevented had the driver avoided drinking and driving in the first place. In your time of need in the wake of a serious Detroit drunk driving accident, an attorney at Freedman & Freedman can help.

At Freedman & Freedman, our personal injury attorneys believe that drunk drivers should be held fully accountable for their actions. We understand that you are most likely experiencing a great deal of difficulty at this time because of your accident, and we can work to alleviate the stress and worry by representing your interests in your claim or lawsuit. It is our goal to help you rebuild your life and heal not just physically, but financially and emotionally as well. We handle drunk driving accident cases throughout the Detroit metro area including Livonia, Detroit, Redford, Westland, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Garden City, Inkster, Taylor and more.

Contact a Michigan drunk driving accident attorney at our firm today if you would like a free consultation regarding your case.

A dog attack can be frightening as well as extremely painful. You may be left with permanent scars and may require physical therapy and continued treatment or surgery to avoid disfigurement. The emotional trauma associated with the incident can stay with you for life.

Contact a Detroit dog bite lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today to talk about your claim and how you can bring the dog owner to justice.

An automobile accident can be frightening as well as extremely painful. You may be left with permanent injuries, scars and may require physical therapy and continued treatment for an indefinite period of time. The emotional trauma associated with an accident can stay with you for life.

Contact a Detroit Automobile Accident lawyer  at Freedman & Freedman today to talk about your claim and how we can fight the insurance companies for you!

A dog attack can be frightening as well as extremely painful. You may be left with permanent scars and may require physical therapy and continued treatment or surgery to avoid disfigurement. The emotional trauma associated with the incident can stay with you for life.

Contact a Detroit dog bite lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today to talk about your claim and how you can bring the dog owner to justice.

In Zeeland Township, Michigan, it is reported that a major motor vehicle accident resulted in four people suffering injuries.  One of the individuals is reported to have suffered serious injuries.

The auto accident involved two vehicles and occurred at the intersection of Quincy Street and 72^nd Avenue.  According to reports, a van carrying five people crossed the path of an oncoming vehicle, which led to the collision.

Three of the people in the van suffered injuries, including a 63 year old woman who was reportedly partially ejected from the van at the time of the cash.  The woman had to be rushed to Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids and is said to have suffered serious head injuries.  The two other injured van passengers were taken to local hospitals in the Zeeland area.

If you have been involved in a devastating motor vehicle accident in Detroit, you should contact Freedman & Freedman and ask to speak with a Detroit personal injury attorney.

At Freedman & Freedman, we represent car accident victims throughout all of the Detroit Metro Areaand the surrounding areas in including Livonia , Redford, Westland, Dearborn, Garden City, Inkster, Taylor, Wyandotte, Wayne and more. A Michigan car accident attorneyat our firm can meet with you to discuss the particulars of your accident to determine how we can help you seek justice and recover the financial compensation we believe you rightfully deserve. If another driver's negligent conduct led to your accident and therefore your injuries, a lawyer at Freedman & Freedman can take immediate action to recover the money you need for medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma and possibly other damages as well.

Contact a Michigan car accident lawyer at Freedman & Freedman today if you are interested in learning more about what you can do in the wake of a serious traffic accident.