The much anticipated Michigan Supreme Court opinion in McCormick v Carrier has been issued. I have read the entire opinion and it seems to be well reasoned; it also seems to restore some fairness to…
What is going on with big oil in America? As the BP oil spill finally seems to be under some controll, Michigan and the Midwest region is now facing an oil disaster of its own. Last week, a…
Every summer, millions of people visit theme parks. They wait hours in line to ride the biggest and fastest roller coasters. Roller coasters are generally safe, but they are also the most dangerous…
Outdoor grilling is a popular way to prepare summertime meals. Every year, hundreds of fires are started by grills causing injuries and burns, some fatal. Although some grill fires are due to a…
Roundabouts are circular intersections designed to control traffic flow and speed without stoplights or stop signs. Statistically, roundabouts are safer for drivers and pedestrians than…
Inundated with Chemicals We are often led to believe that if a product sits on a shelf at our neighborhood store, then it must be safe. Sometimes, nothing could be further from the truth; we live…
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times has wrtten a terrific BP oil spill blog post in his Suntimes blog. Here’s the link: http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/07/bps_tree_fell_on_my_lawn.html Roger…
Despicable corporate interests often attempt to equate large verdicts with frivolous lawsuits. They scream lawsuit abuse as often as they can, while procketing huge profits at the expense of those…
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in children, especially during the summer months. It is a silent killer because a person drowning may not be able to call out for help. When a…
We start hearing these warnings as early as parenting classes; we continue to hear them each time we visit the pediatrician. We can’t leave the hospital without an infant seat. We…
All resident doctors receive careful supervision and training while on the job, right? Well…maybe… They are in different hospital settings, different cultures, different life experiences,…
A recent auto accident lawsuit resolved in favor of the plaintiff despite the fact that the seriously injured plaintiff gave out-of-court statements that could have seriously effected the…
