A recent Michigan Supreme Court decision – Sherman v Progressive Michigan Insurance Company – confirms something most drivers don’t realize until it’s too late: Your insurance company may be able to cancel your policy after an accident – and deny…

Updated April, 2026 When a Michigan car accident leaves you facing medical bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future, nothing matters more than having the right legal team by your side. At Olsman MacKenzie Peacock (OMP), protecting accident victims is…

Murray v. NOM Estates Properties AA2, LLC and What It Means for Tenants and Injury Victims The Michigan Court of Appeals has issued another important premises liability decision reinforcing that juries – not judges – should decide most slip-and-fall cases. In Murray…

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that a jury – not a judge – must decide who was at fault in a fatal pedestrian-car crash that claimed the life of Valinda Pudelek. The decision in Estate of Pudelek v. Boriboon ensures…

We’re proud to announce that several Olsman MacKenzie Peacock attorneys have once again been recognized among the top attorneys in their states by Super Lawyers®, a highly respected legal rating service that identifies the best lawyers in the country. Selection to Super…

In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a medical malpractice case involving a ruptured breast implant, holding that the plaintiff presented enough evidence to raise a genuine issue of material fact on…

In a significant win for patients and their families, the Michigan Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court ruling and reaffirmed a longstanding legal principle in medical malpractice cases: hospitals can be held liable for the negligence of doctors who…

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently reinforced an important principle for patients and families seeking accountability when medical malpractice occurs in a hospital setting. In Estate of Baker-Olson v. Martin, the court held that while the plaintiff-estate did not prove actual…

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an important decision for victims of assault in bars, nightclubs, and other businesses that rely on security personnel. In Beumel v. KKC Entertainment, Inc., the Court affirmed that a jury should decide whether…

In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals reinforced a vital principle in medical malpractice cases: when there is credible expert testimony about what should have been done and how that failure likely caused a patient’s death, a jury — not the judge — should decide the issue.