Contending with unwanted body hair is a nuisance. Shaving every day is time consuming, and waxing is painful. Maybe you're considering laser hair removal--the latest solution to getting rid of body hair for good.Laser hair removal has been around for a while, but the...
Detroit Medical Malpractice Law Blog
IKEA furniture recall: reported injuries to children
Since the popular Swedish furniture retailer opened its doors to the American market two decades ago, it has become an instant sensation. IKEA stores have popped up all across the nation, and customers have flocked to them.The company’s business model is...
Standard of care isn’t universal in all cases
The standard of care is used in legal claims to determine whether a patient experienced medical malpractice. If a doctor fails to treat a patient with the standard level of care, he or she is responsible for the resulting injury to the patient. Until a person is...
Fourth of July fireworks safety essentials
The Fourth of July is a holiday about history, community, family and fun. It's our nation's birthday--and one of the ways we celebrate this occasion is with a festive display of pyrotechnics in the night sky.Maybe you're headed out to watch the professional show over...
If your child gets injured in Michigan: statute of limitations
If a child is injured--whether it be due to medical negligence, unsafe conditions or a defective product--they have the same legal rights and are entitled to the same compensation as an adult. However, the law concerning personal injury to minors is different than for...
Upcoming hospital procedure? Avoiding having it done in July.
Life is unpredictable. You can’t anticipate every turn of events that could lead to a hospital stay. However, if you’re having elective surgery or treating a non-urgent condition, you may have some flexibility in scheduling your procedure. If at all...
Why the U.S. is leading in maternal morbidity
More than 50,000 women each year suffer from severe maternal morbidity as a result of giving birth. At first glance, you might expect this to be an average statistic worldwide. Or perhaps you assume this figure represents the morbidity rate from childbirth in the...
Emergency room errors shouldn’t happen — but they do
People who head to the emergency room have something going on that requires immediate medical attention. Patients assume that ER doctors are fully capable of making an accurate diagnosis when they arrive.Yet misdiagnoses in emergency rooms are a real problem. In ER,...
Independent stem cell clinics put patients at risk
Stem cell research has been developing for decades and shows promise of providing cures for serious diseases and ailments. To date, placental and umbilical cord stem cell treatment has been proven effective at treating leukemia and certain blood diseases. These...
Understanding dog bite liability in Michigan
You've just adopted a new rescue dog, Rascal. He's a vivacious addition to your household--full of life and love. He's brought joy to everyone in your family. Your brother and his wife are huge dog lovers. Eager to show Rascal off, you invite them over for dinner. The...