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Personal Injury Cases in the News

Personal Injury Cases in the News

 

     The Houston Chronicle recently reported on February 7, 2013 that the families of two teens have filed suit against the local police department for reckless endangerment, specifically, one teenager died and the other was seriously burned and injured by a speeding police car in pursuit of another vehicle.

 

     In Michigan, a policeman in lawsuit proof — immune — from liability generally pursuant to MCL 691.1401 the governmental liability act. This is so, as long as, the actions are not “grossly negligent.” Gross negligence is defined in the statute as “conduct so reckless as to demonstrate a substantial lack of concern for whether an injury results.” MCL 691.1407(7). This proof requires an “almost willful disregard of precautions or measures to attend to safety and a singular disregard for substantial rules.” Tarlea v. Crabtree, 263 Mich App 80, 90 (2004).

 

     If you or a loved one are injured by a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency vehicle operator, call Guy Vining.

 

[Guy Vining, a personal injury attorney, in metro-Detroit, maintains his office in Taylor, Michigan, where he serves the downriver communities of Monroe, South Rockwood, Gibraltar, Brownstown Township, Grosse Ile, Woodhaven, Trenton, Southgate, Riverview, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Wayne, and Ecorse. If you or a family member of friend would like a no-obligation no cost consultation/financial analysis, just call or E-mail Guy Vining of Vining Law Group, P.L.C to schedule a meeting.]

Personal Injury Cases in the News:

Personal Injury Cases in the News

 

     The Macon Telegraph on December 20, 2012 reported a suit filed over the death of a bicyclist. The family of the deceased bicyclist filed a suit against the driver of the car that hit him. The suit accuses the defendant of “failing to use a proper look-out, not exercising due care in the operation of a motor vehicle and violating the law by following too closely.”

 

     In Michigan the Motor Vehicle Code sets forth the proper standards for the safe operation of autos, buses, cars, trucks and motorcycles. A breach or violation of these standards which causes a personal injury accident may result in liability against the driver. All drivers need to be mindful of bicyclist and motorcyclists on the road and maintain a look-out for those who are more vulnerable and unprotected.

 

Guy Vining, an experienced personal injury attorney, in metro-Detroit, maintains his office in the city of Taylor, Michigan, where he serves the downriver communities of Monroe, South Rockwood, Gibraltar, Brownstown Township, Grosse Ile, Woodhaven, Trenton, Southgate, Riverview, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Wayne, and Ecorse. If you or a family member or friend would like a no-obligation, no cost, consultation/financial analysis, just call or Email Guy Vining of Vining Law Group, P.L.C. to schedule a meeting.

Discrimination Cases in the News:

Discrimination Cases in the News:

 

     The Boston Herald on February 7, 2013 reported that a sex/gender discrimination case had been settled between a high level physician and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. In the suit the female physician accused the medical center of gender discrimination and retaliation while she served as the chief of the anesthesia and critical care departments.

 

     In Michigan, discrimination in employment based upon gender, is expressly prohibited by the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2102. Since our employment is so important to our financial, physical and emotional well being you should be vigilant to protect yours. If you are experiencing difficulties at work it wise to seek legal advice before termination. If you or a loved one are experiencing employment problems, please feel free to contact Guy Vining.

 

     Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group has been privileged to have represented employees in such cases, as well as, employers. He has represented employers and employees in the trial and appellate courts in these areas. If you or a loved one feel as though you were discharged as a violation of public policy, feel free to call Guy Vining to day for a no-charge consultation.

 

Guy Vining has practiced law throughout the state of Michigan. His office is located in the downriver city of Taylor where he primarily serves the Metro-Detroit area. He has represented employers and employees in employment litigation in the trial court and the appellate courts in the following areas: whistleblower, breach of contract, public policy, discrimination, wage and hour violation, covenants not to compete, Americans with Disabilities action and retaliation

Personal Injury Cases in the News: Defective Road Injuries

Personal Injury Cases in the News:
Defective Road Injuries.

 

     Guy Vining was recently able to enter into a significant settlement, for a client, with a governmental agency involving a defective highway. The client-victim was a motorcyclist who, although operating his bike appropriately, was caused to fall due to wavy and defective pavement.

 

     Guy Vining was able to establish that the governmental agency was on notice of the defective condition and pursuant to MCL 691.1402 that liability should be imposed for failure to maintain the road in reasonable repair.

 

     If you or a loved one are injured due to defective roads, you must take action quickly. The law requires that you provide a statutory notice within 120 days (about 4 months) from the accident. This notice is required by MCL 691.1404 and if notice is not timely and properly given it will bar your legal actions. You will also need to move quickly to obtain measurements and photographic evidence and an expert witness knowledgeable of road defects such as longitudinal cracking, traverse cracking, alligator cracking, deep and long wheel rutts in black top and other irregularities.

 

     These conditions are particularly dangerous to bicyclists and motorcyclists. Please feel free to call for a no-cost consultation if you or a loved one were injured on a defective road or highway. You need to speak to a personal injury attorney immediately. At the Vining Law Group all telephone conferences and initial meets are free. Also, most personal injury representation is on a contingency fee basis, so that you do not need to pay out of pocked for legal fees to get the help you need.

 

Guy Vining, an experienced personal injury attorney, in metro-Detroit, maintains his office in Taylor, Michigan, where he serves the downriver communities of Monroe, South Rockwood, Gibraltar, Brownstown Township, Grosse Ile, Woodhaven, Trenton, Southgate, Riverview, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Westland, Wayne, and Ecorse. If you or a family member or friend would like a no-obligation, no cost, consultation/financial analysis, just call or Email Guy Vining of Vining Law Group, P.L.C. to schedule a meeting.