In Detroit, police officers are saying a grandmother was killed and her grandson was injured after a car accident occurred on Monday afternoon.  Police say that the grandmother was driving a SUV left on I-96 between Outer Drive and Evergreen Avenue when the vehicle rolled over.

The grandmother, who was 53 years old, was driving a Ford Explorer that veered off the road at 4:00 PM.  The vehicle then struck a nearby tree and ended up on I-96.   Sergeant Eren Stephens said that the nine-year-old grandson suffered non-threatening injuries during the collision.

Police report that neither occupant was wearing a seat belt.  At this time, the names of the victims have not been disclosed to the public.

Were you involved in a serious auto accident that left you with injuries, pain and damages?  If so, contact our law firm today to get advice from a knowledgeable and compassionate Detroit personal injury attorney.

According to the American Medical Journal, thermal burns are the most common type of burn injury. The types of burn injuries occur when a person has direct contact with sources of heat such as fire, hot liquid, hot objects or even steam.  It is reported that 43% of burn center admissions results from exposure to buy your order flames. 

By your flame burn injuries occur every 30 minutes in the United States. While limited exposure will produce a minor burn injury, prolonged exposure will most likely result in second or third degree burns. These types of burns are very serious and can result in:  scarring, nerve damage, muscular damage and permanent disfigurement.

Common causes of thermal burn injuries include:  car accidents, exposure to defective equipment, water heater fires, explosions, flammable clothing and faulty electrical wiring.

If you have suffered a serious burn injury in Michigan, now is the time to meet with a Detroit personal injury attorney who can advise you of your rights. 

In Detroit, the number of nursing home neglect cases that are reported each year has continued to increase.  The increase in reports may stem from the fact that more families are starting to watch for signs of abuse and neglect.  Below, our law office provides several signs that families with elderly loved ones should look out for:

Bruises, cuts or injuries that are not explainable or that are sudden.  Anytime families notice injuries, they should ask nursing home staff how those injuries occurred.  If clear answers are not given or injuries are ongoing, it is time to seek help from a Detroit personal injury attorney.

Elderly loved ones having bedsores or having to sleep in dirty linens.  This is a clear sign of neglect as bedsores occur when people are left in beds for prolonged periods of time. 

Sudden weight loss, which may be a sign of malnutrition or dehydration.

Lack of personal hygiene or unkempt appearance.  This is a sign that the loved one is not being taken care of and this needs to be dealt with immediately.

At Freedman & Freedman, we help families with loved ones who have been victims of elder abuse and nursing home neglect.  Contact us today to get the legal assistance you deserve.

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.

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 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.

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.

When couples are expecting the birth of their child, the last thing they want to think about is the fact that their infant may be injured.  Unfortunately, a significant percentage of births result in newborns being injured.  Anytime infants suffer injuries during the labor and/or delivery process, the injuries are referred to as "birth injuries".

Parents who think that their children may have suffered birth injuries must first understand the difference between a "birth defect" and a "birth injury".  When a child has a birth defect, he/she did not suffer any harm during the labor and/or delivery process.  Instead, the child may have a genetic defect or may have incurred damage during the pregnancy. 

Children who suffer birth injuries are usually victims of medical malpractice.  This means that during the labor and/or delivery process, medical professionals acted negligently and compromised the physical health of the children who are injured.  In these cases, parents may have the right to take legal action against medical professionals for their negligence.

Did you child suffer a birth injury in Detroit?  If so, please contact Freedman & Freedman to speak with a Detroit personal injury lawyer today.

Detroit, Michigan, a man from the city of Flat Rock was killed during a truck accident this week.  According to reports, the 56 year old was standing outside of his vehicle on the shoulder of I-75 when a tractor-trailer struck him, resulting in his death. 

Michigan State Police say the accident occurred near Gibralter Road at 10:30 in the morning.  Brownstone Township emergency responders arrived at the scene of the accident and pronounced the man dead shortly after.

At this time, police say that alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident.  However, they are continuing investigations to see if negligence was involved.

Were you involved in a truck accident in Detroit that left you with injuries, pain and suffering?  If so, know that a Detroit personal injury attorney from Freedman & Freedman can assist you.  Contact our law office today to discuss your personal injury matter.

A school bus driver for Van Buren County has been ticketed for an accident that pinned a car under his bus.

The accident happened yesterday in Geneva Township. The bus was heading west on 8 ^th Avenue when the driver failed to yield to a car driving north on 68 ^th street.

The driver and passenger in the car were both taken to the hospital with minor injuries. It’s not clear whether or not any children were on the school bus when the accident took place, or what time the accident occurred.

The bus driver has since been cited for failure to yield.