Holding Those Responsible in the Michigan Catholic Clergy Abuse Lawsuit Investigation The recent revelations of widespread sexual abuse within the Catholic Church have shaken communities across the globe, and the state of Michigan is no exception. In response to the growing scandal, the Attorney General’s office has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse by …
Michigan’s Catholic Priest Abusers and the Attorney General Kwame Raoul Attorney General Kwame Raoul explained that 451 Catholic clergies had abused 1,997 children in Michigan between 1950 and 2019, describing Michigan church leaders as being slow to acknowledge the extent of the abuse and accusing them of failing to warn parishioners about possible abusers in …
Michigan Clergy Abuse Settlements: The Average Settlement and Legal Options for Victims. The Michigan dioceses have paid millions in settlements to abuse survivors, while the Chicago Archdiocese has paid more than $200 million to settle abuse claims. For a free legal consultation with a Personal Injury lawyer serving Detroit, call (888) 815-4566 Understanding the Average …
Almost everyone will be involved in some type of accident during their lifetime. However, if you have suffered an injury in an accident that was not your fault, you should not have to pay for the resulting losses. Personal injury law exists to help victims recover compensation for damages caused by another party’s negligence. If …
Most soon-to-be parents have a reasonable expectation: that their doctors do everything possible to deliver a healthy newborn. Obstetricians generally expect the same of themselves, but they don’t always live up to it. Whether your child was harmed at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital or at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital, we can help. If your child …
It doesn’t matter your financial bracket or personal circumstances – every parent expecting a child deserves top-notch medical care. Doctors receive all the necessary training to deliver a child safely. If your child has suffered a birth injury, it’s critical that we find out why. Your family may deserve a financial recovery after the hardship …
As you prepared to have your child in Sterling Heights, you trusted your doctor to provide a high standard of care. Childbirth can be fraught with complications, after all, and a medical professional must be ready for any situation. If your child suffered a birth injury, we need to determine if a medical professional is …
When complications arise during childbirth, it is your doctor’s job to know how to address them. Failure to properly do so can lead to harm to the child and mother. If your child and/or spouse or partner suffered a birth injury, a Michigan birth injury lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC can look into your …
Trauma during the labor and delivery process can lead to birth injuries, including permanent disabilities. When medical negligence is the cause of those injuries, you and your family may have a right to seek compensation for your losses. A Detroit birth injury lawyer from our law firm can guide you through the steps necessary to …
Parents should not have to watch their children suffer an injury, especially not at birth. Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of medical errors, some infants do suffer injuries from negligence. If this happened to you and your child in Michigan, you have recourse. A Grand Rapids birth injury lawyer from Ben Crump Law, PLLC can …
Side impact collisions, or T-bone collisions, are a common source of severe property damage and personal injury. These collisions occur when the front end of one automobile collides with the side panels of another vehicle. The angle of impact often combines with other factors like high speeds to produce extreme damage. If you experienced a …
Side impact collisions, also known as T-bone collisions, bear the potential for life-altering personal injuries and major property damage. Most side impact collisions happen when drivers fail to signal their intentions. In some accidents, drivers simply fail to check both lanes of traffic before making a maneuver. Regardless of the cause, side impact collisions bring …
Rollover accidents carry severe consequences. While the exact causes of rollover accidents vary, their results are typically catastrophic. If you suffered injuries in a rollover accident, a Detroit rollover accident lawyer can build a case for you and defend your rights so you can concentrate on recovering. Contact Ben Crump Law, PLLC today at (800) …
Rideshare companies, such as Uber and Lyft, require drivers to operate their motor vehicles safely at all times. However, when a driver deviates away from this standard and injures you or ends your loved one’s life, you have a right to file a claim against the insurance company responsible. These cases are more complicated than …
According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), the second most common type of car accident was a rear-end collision in 2017. If someone else rear-ends your vehicle and causes your injuries or a loved one’s death, you have the right to pursue a civil award for your medical bills, lost wages, mental anguish, and more. …
There were 3,471 fatal head-on motor vehicle accidents in 2017, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). While this represented only 10% of the total number of fatal traffic collisions, when a head-on collision does occur, it is more likely to cause a fatal or serious injury. If you were injured or you tragically lost …
In 2018, drivers failing to yield caused 3,579 fatal motor vehicle accidents, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). This driving behavior is the fourth most common reason cited in fatal accidents. What makes this situation even more tragic is knowing that if the at-fault driver obeyed the law, he or she could have avoided …
Aggressive driving often costs lives. The Insurance Information Institute (III) reports that aggressive driving is a major factor in isolated incidents of road rage, as well as a number of fatal highway accidents that occur each year. A report completed by the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety found that aggressive driving behaviors …
A fundamental principle in premises liability cases is that a property owner owes a duty to customers and guests to keep the property in a safe condition to prevent injuries. For example, business owners must promptly clean up spills to prevent someone from slipping and falling. This area of the law holds the property owner …
There is no worse outcome in a personal injury case than a loved one dying because of someone else’s negligence. Under Michigan law, certain family members may be able to bring a wrongful death claim against the party responsible for the death to pursue compensation for the loss of their loved one. While there is …
