Personal Injury

Is Distracted Driving worse than Drunk Driving?

Published on: March 19, 2015 | By Davis Law Center

Everyone knows how serious it is to drink and drive. Not only does drunk driving have serious legal consequences, it can cause life changing injuries if you are involved in an accident. Most people would say that this behavior is the most dangerous thing a person can do behind the wheel. They may be surprised to find, however, that that some studies actually suggest that texting while driving can lead to more accidents than drunk driving.

The government did a study that compared drunk driving and distracted driving to measure the differences in behavior. What they found was that people on their cell phones were more likely to be involved in an accident in their experiment. This is because people on a cell phone tend to take their eyes off the road longer than drunk drivers and tend to have slower reaction times.

This is not to suggest that drinking and driving is somehow safe, however. The same study found that drunk drivers were far more likely to be aggressive behind the wheel which can lead to more serious accidents. Therefore it is best for people to remain sober and stay off their phones when driving.

Can Daylight Saving Time give you a Heart Attack?

Published on: March 13, 2015 | By Davis Law Center

Many people feel out of sync in the days or weeks after Daylight Saving Time. Springing forward an hour might not sound like much, but it can actually have a profound impact on our bodies and our health. In fact, studies have shown that people are at an increased risk for heart attack in the days after the time change.

This is because losing one hour of sleep can have a major impact on our Circadian rhythm. Studies have shown that the jump forward in time causes us to lose 40 minutes of sleep each night that our body tries to adjust. For someone already at risk of a heart attack, this subtle change can be the push the body needs to suddenly have a heart attack.

It is not just an increased risk for heart attack that happens after Daylight Saving Time. People are at greater risk for car accident and workplace injuries in the days immediately following the spring forward. Again, the lack of sleep can cause disorientation and foggy thinking which can lead to accidents. And because it is darker in the morning, people have trouble adjusting to this new drive to work. So in the coming days and weeks, be careful as you drive to work to watch out for drowsy or disoriented drivers.

Farmington Hills Personal Injury Lawyer – Understanding Playground Injuries

Published on: February 12, 2015 | By Davis Law Center

It is important for parents to be aware that while playgrounds are a fun way for their child to play, they also present a risk for injury. As a Farmington Hills personal injury lawyer, I see all types of injuries. Many times playground injuries occur on the grounds of a school, a day care center or a public playground.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries are severe and include fractures, internal injuries concussions, dislocations or amputations. Approximately 75 percent of nonfatal injuries occur on public playgrounds. A study conducted in New York found playgrounds in low-income areas often had more maintenance-related hazards than playgrounds in high-income areas and the National Program for Playground Safety reported falls to the surface contributed to nearly 79 percent of all injuries.

Farmington Hills Personal Injury Lawyer Shares Ways To Help Increase Playground Safety

Detroit Personal Injury Attorney – Victims Of Faulty Switches May Receive Compensation

Published on: July 1, 2014 | By Davis Law Center

An experienced Detroit personal injury attorney knows that often in accidents with faulty equipment, a victim may be compensated for his or her injuries. This week GM announced a compensation fund for anyone who was injured and those who lost loved ones in accidents with GM vehicles containing faulty ignition switches.

Detroit Personal Injury Attorney Discusses Fund Details

GM announced a compensation fund this week for victims of faulty ignition switches on GM vehicles. Currently, the company has acknowledged 13 deaths linked directly to the faulty ignition switches. The switches would malfunction, causing the vehicle to lose power. A recall was first issued in February, but the company knew about the problem as early as 2001.

Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer – Young Couple Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver

Published on: November 7, 2013 | By Davis Law Center

Unfortunately, as a Detroit personal injury lawyer, I see a lot of tragic cases that may have been prevented. Last month, a suspected drunk driver ran a red light in Western Michigan, slamming into the vehicle of a young couple and pushing both vehicles into the path of an oncoming semi. The young couple was killed in the accident.

An experienced Detroit personal injury sees this play out way too many times. According to reports, the 27-year-old was charged with two counts of drunken driving causing death. This was not the driver’s first brush with the law either. Reports said he has both drug convictions as well as an operating while intoxicated conviction. He apparently got his license back in June, after a suspension.

The man accused of causing the accident had been drinking at a bar earlier in the evening. An initial hearing was held Friday where the court heard testimonies from witnesses along with the testimony of the doctor who determined the driver was drunk at the time of the crash.

Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer – Pit Bull Owners May Face Stiff Charges If Dogs Attack

Published on: September 5, 2013 | By Davis Law Center

As a Michigan personal injury lawyer, I see all types of injury cases. Too often, someone who is minding his or her own business is injured or attacked by an aggressive dog. In the worst cases, someone may suffer disfiguring injuries or may be killed in such an attack.

One Flint City councilman is working to change to increase the penalties for any pit bull owner whose dog attacks another person. According to news reports, Councilman Sheldon Neely has proposed a new ordinance forcing pit bull owners to register their dog with police. In the event their dog gets loose and attacks, the owner may face a fine along with jail time. The proposal comes after many attacks this summer, according to the councilman.

Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Dog Attack Statistics

Farmington Hills Personal Injury Lawyer – Understanding Dog Bite Accidents

Published on: August 30, 2013 | By Davis Law Center

In Michigan owners and keepers of dogs are strictly liable for dog bites and attacks throughout the state. Victims do not have to prove the owner was negligent, only that he or she was bitten or attacked. If you have suffered a dog bite at the hands of another’s person’s dog, it is important to discuss your case with a Farmington Hills personal injury lawyer today.

What May Be Covered

When you speak with a qualified Farmington Hills personal injury lawyer, you will find that not only the initial injury is covered and is eligible for compensation, but you may be able to seek compensation for other elements as well. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, any types of disfigurement, infections, any types of bone fractures, rabies or nerve damage. Obviously, if the one who was attacked was killed in the attack, you may seek greater compensation for your loved one’s passing as well through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer: Exploring Your Personal Case Worthiness

Published on: August 6, 2013 | By Davis Law Center

A personal injury can have life-altering effects and in the most extreme cases, life-ending. Serious injuries can affect your ability to work, your ability to take care of your family, not to mention your need to deal with injuries that may take months or years to recover from. It is vital to discuss your case with a Michigan personal injury lawyer to find out if it is worth pursuing.

A Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Understand Case Worthiness

Most often when someone seeks out a personal injury lawyer they wonder what their case may be worth. Oftentimes a victim of a personal injury may try to settle their case on their own while healing and recovering from their injuries. If you have been injured you may have had a certain amount covered from health insurance or other insurances, but then you realize you also have out-of-pocket expenses, wage losses, time loss at work as well as possibly having to pay others to take care of the needs of your family like taking care of laundry. Dealing with all of that can be overwhelming, which is where an experienced Michigan person injury lawyer can step in.