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Negligence Cases in the News: Construction Accident Cases

Negligence Cases in the News:
Construction Accident Cases

In Michigan a general building contractor may be held liable for damages for personal injuries under certain circumstances. The very nature of construction work lends itself to the necessity of maintaining the safest work environment possible because of the propensity for crippling injuries and death. In a recent case, Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group was able to recover a significant settlement for an individual who was constructing her own home though the service of a general contractor.

In the case the home owner fell from a considerable height from an area that was left unguarded even though it was open to trade people and general laborers.

Specifically, it was alleged that a certain sub-contractor removed safety railings to perform its task but failed to reinstall it leaving a froseeably dangerous condition to exist. The evidence showed that the general contractor had retained control over the project but failed to inspect, discover and ameliorate hazardous conditions.

If you would like more information on construction injury cases call Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group. All injured workers are welcome for reliable and free consultations. These types of cases are normally prosecuted on a contingency basis so that you will pay no attorney fees unless settled to your satisfaction.

Guy Vining, an experienced negligence 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.

Accident/Negligence Law: Defective Road Injuries

Accident/Negligence Law

Defective Road Injuries

Guy Vining has been legal counsel in many, many motorcycle, car, and truck crash/accident cases over the years. Elsewhere in the website you can read a lot of material about 1st party and 3rd party cases.

Vining Law Group has also represented motorcyclists and drivers in defective road cases. Many single vehicles and multiple vehicle crash/accident cases result from defective highways. Generally speaking, an individual may not sue the government for injuries because of a legal concept entitled “governmental immunity.” However, defective road cases are an exception to governmental immunity.

As the infrastructure deteriorates and local roads fall into greater despair and deterioration the hazards for motorists and, particularly, motorcyclists increase. Under MCL 691.1402 governmental units have a duty to maintain and reasonably repair roads so that they are reasonably fit and safe for public travel. This duty includes the responsibility to: inspect for possible damages, deterioration damage, repair, reinforce, correct and generally take reasonable precautions to protect motorcyclists and car drivers from foreseeable dangers.

If you or a loved one are injured due to a defective road 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 meetings are free. Also, most personal injury representation is on a contingency fee basis so that you do not need to pay out of pocket for legal fees to get the help you need.

Guy Vining, an experience 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.

Accident/Negligence Law: Boating and Watercraft Injuries

Accident/Negligence Law
Boating and Watercraft Injuries

The San Jose Mercury News reported the death of a 16 year old girl in Hawaii which prompted a civil suit. The suit charged that a watercraft/jet ski crash was due to the negligence of another watercraft operator.

Guy Vining of the Vining Law Group has represented several injured individuals in the past in cases arising out of negligent operation of boats. It’s great to live in the Great Lakes area and enjoy water sport opportunities, however, individuals engaging in recreational activities are still held to a standard of care as to avoid actions which are foreseeably dangerous. In other words, an operator of a watercraft, just as the operator of an automobile, must operate in accordance with a duty to do so in a careful manner.
Due to the speeds often involved, as well as, wave and wind action, significant forces are often involved with boat and other watercraft accidents. Couple that with the absence of seat belts and other safety equipment and it is easy to see how negligent operations of boats and other watercraft equals a recipe for disaster. Mix in a bottle of cold beer or another alcoholic drink on a hot day and — a day which started with the broadest of smiles can end with a trip to the Emergency Room or worse.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a jet ski, boat, or other watercraft/boating accident and you would like to discuss your rights, call Guy Vining. Telephone conference and initial consultations are always free of charge. Usually, there is never an out-of-pocket attorney fee for personal injury cases as these matters are handled on a contingency fee basis.

Guy Vining, an experience 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.