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 not just part…
Chrissy Hagen Achieves Board Certification in Truck Accident Law
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 Premises Liability Law After Kandil-Elsayed
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…
Michigan Court of Appeals: Jury to Decide Fault in Fatal Pedestrian-Car Crash
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…
Nursing Homes Failed to Report Nearly Half of Serious Falls, Federal Watchdog Finds
Families place their trust in nursing homes to provide safe, compassionate care for their loved ones. Yet a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) reveals a disturbing truth: nursing homes failed to…
OMP Attorneys Honored in 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers® and Colorado Rising Stars Lists
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…
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…
Michigan Court of Appeals Revives Medical Malpractice Case of Holzer v. Ascension Providence Rochester Over Alleged Breast Implant Damage During Biopsy
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…
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Ostensible Agency in Medical Malpractice Cases: What It Means for Patients Seeking Care at Hospitals
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…
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies When Hospitals Can Be Liable for Doctors Under Ostensible Agency
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…