Catastrophic injuries have impossible to ignore consequences, but there will come a time when it is necessary to look at what you have and what you need. An accident – whatever the circumstances – that causes a significant injury is almost always over quickly. The...
What should you know about brain injuries?
A significant jolt or blow to the head can result in a brain injury. While the related symptoms could range from headaches to a coma, head trauma can be fatal. Many people possess some familiarity with severe brain injuries. However, you might find some of the facts...
Marc and Jody Lipton profiled in Leading Lawyers
Lipton Law is a family business. Run by siblings Marc and Jody Lipton, the firm stands for integrity and personal attention to every single client that walks through the door. And it has since the firm’s founding over 50 years ago. In a recent article for Leading...
‘Tis the season to drive safely
With the holidays coming up, it's time to think about all the things that come with them. Time with family. Great meals. Snow. And, of course, driving in the snow. Now in Michigan, driving in the snow is so ordinary we look down on other states that complain about...
BIAMI Fall Conference
A few weeks ago, I took part in the Fall conference for the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI). Like any conference, you get the good things: seeing people you haven’t seen in a while, making connections and learning. But there was also this new sense, that...
Factors that contribute to the odds of a deadly car accident
You know car accidents take tens of thousands of lives every year. You know that your daily commute may be the most dangerous thing you do in your life. You know that you face serious risks on the road. But do you know what those risks really look like? Do you know...
Are bedsores a sign of nursing home neglect?
When people get older and less able to conduct daily activities, they will likely spend a large portion of the day sitting or lying down. This can cause some parts of the body to be subject to prolonged pressure, and, as a result, bedsores can arise.While preventing...
The damages that could be claimed after nursing home neglect
If you are considering taking legal action because of an experience that a loved one had in a nursing home, you will need to show what types of damages were suffered. When approaching this, many people believe that they only need to show a single type of damage, for...
Trauma is common in dog bite victims
Sometimes, the scars and wounds that are present after an injury do not show the impact the event had on the victim's life. Long after the scars have healed, many dog bite victims still feel that their life has been altered after the attack. They may feel higher...
When are doctors liable for overdoses in patients?
Those taking medication must know the safe amount that they can take of the drug so that overdoses can be prevented effectively. Overdoses can occur intentionally and unintentionally. A patient's risk of overdose can be estimated by their mental health history, the...