Olsman MacKenzie Peacock is pleased to announce that Chrissy Hagen has achieved Board Certification in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Board Certification by the NBTA is awarded only after a rigorous screening process that…
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Governmental Immunity and Liability in Motorcycle-Bus Collision: Key Takeaways from DeRose v. Rodgers
In DeRose v. Rodgers, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a split ruling that clarifies the limits of governmental immunity and the kinds of claims that can proceed against public transportation authorities and their drivers. The case arose after a Capital…
Depo-Provera Lawyer in Michigan: The Hidden Dangers of Using Depo-Provera, and a Closer Look at Meningiomas
Many women want to use birth control but struggle to remember to take a pill at the same time every day. These women have sought other, more long-lasting forms of contraception. One such solution is Depo-Provera, an injection that is…
Minniti v. Meijer: Court of Appeals Affirms Plaintiff’s Right to a Jury Trial in Slip and Fall Case
In a significant decision protecting the right to a jury trial, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently reversed a trial court’s ruling in Minniti v. Meijer. The court found that the plaintiff had presented enough evidence to bring the case…
The Michigan Lawyer’s Oath: A Promise We Honor Every Day at Olsman MacKenzie Peacock
Before a lawyer can step into a Michigan courtroom or offer their services to clients, they must take a solemn oath—a commitment to uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and service. This oath isn’t just a formality. It’s a promise…
Burned by Physical Therapy: What to Do When Malpractice Leads to Electrical Stimulation Burns
Patients with orthopedic, muscular, or neurological conditions often utilize physical therapy. One routine treatment a physical therapist might perform for such a patient is electrical stimulation. When performed correctly, electrical stimulation has benefits, including improved blood flow to targeted areas…
Pharmacy Malpractice Lawyer & Pharmacy Injury Attorney
Each year, countless people are injured as the result of pharmacy errors and negligence. As Michigan pharmacy malpractice lawyers and pharmacy injury attorneys, we represent those injured as the result of pharmacist negligence and seek for our clients the full…
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: If you served or were present at Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in North Carolina between 1953 and 1987, you may have been exposed to toxic drinking water that has been scientifically linked…
Were You a Patient of Dr. Daniel Castro? | Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyer
In 2016, Dr. Daniel Castro, a former ears, nose, and throat doctor (known as an Otolaryngologist) at the Medical Center of Battle Creek paid $275,000 to the government to settle claims related to fraudulently billing Medicaid for sinus procedures which…
Increased Use of Assisted Reproductive Technology Ushers in a New Era of Fertility Clinic Malpractice Claims
Over the past two decades, many American couples have increasingly made family planning a later-in-life-activity; however, the ability to conceive drastically decreases as individuals age. Consequently, the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), has significantly increased, with 33% of Americans now turning to fertility treatments (or knowing someone who has used fertility treatments).