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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: My daughter is sueing some doctors for malpractice for her miscarrying my grandson's. I was there can I sue also?

I caught both my grandkids when they was born deceased and took her to all her Dr appointments

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 23, 2022

You would not have standing to sue simply by you being present.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Education Law, Personal Injury and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: Is there case law on the responsibilities of teaching staff during a fire?

Must staff make an effort to guide each student to safety? What if a false alarm is the source of the fire emergency? May the teacher or parapro leave a disabled student in a precarious position during a false alarm?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 3, 2022

A MIchigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. There probably is case law, but maybe not on the level of specificity described in your post. You might find a greater level of detail in standard operating procedures for the district or the school - manuals for... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: My daughter was assaulted by father. There are 3 urgent care doctor reports. Cps did nothing. Only reported one assult.

I called police to see if I can report the other two. Got the run around in Jackson county. I finally was told I could report her father biting her. She scratched him protecting herself and he put charges on the child although her injuries were more severe. He made things up to have her go to... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Sep 10, 2022

There is, unfortunately, nothing other than reporting to the police. Perhaps try contacting the prosecutor's office; they are the ones who determine who to charge and with what, not the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and Probate for Michigan on
Q: I am 65 years old. My father is 97 and has millions. Can I sue him for neglect that occurred 62 years ago?

I was 2 years old when I was injured and traumatized by an event that shaped my life. He is a religious man with millions and now that he is in his last years and he continues to deny his responsibility and is punishing me for not following his faith by leaving me out of his will. Can I sue him for... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 5, 2022

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You could reach out to attorneys to discuss, but keep in mind that law firms that handle injury cases might not consider something like this on a contingency basis. There is also the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: The head board at my hotel fell while I was sleeping at right on my head, can I sue?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jul 25, 2022

What damages did you suffer? And how can you prove the head board fell due to some negligence of the hotel?

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation for Michigan on
Q: Am I able to bring a lawsuit up against my workplace that wouldn't partake in a work-related accident?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 25, 2022

A Pennsylvania attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for three weeks. At this point, you could continue awaiting a response, or consider reaching out to Pennsylvania workers' comp attorneys. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: I was released from the hospital with a .2 blood alcohol content and I had to walk home and I fell and hit my head twic

I called the non emergency number and they sent out a police officer and he offered to get an ambulance but it was to the same hospital. I did not feel safe.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 20, 2022

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your injury. In such a setting, the hospital could raise the issue that based on its observations, it saw no lawful grounds to detain a patient. One option you have is to reach out to attorneys... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: my case is worth $150,000 I get $38,000 out of it. now my attorney tells me it’s worth $250,000 but I’m still getting 38

These numbers don’t sound right

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 14, 2022

This is something a Michigan attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could ask your attorney to sit down with you and go over the figures with you. It sounds like you have a large lien(s) on the case. Without knowing more, it could be from any number of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Elder Law, Nursing Home Abuse and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: HOW TO FILE A NEGLIGENCE COMPLAINT AGAINST A DR., SPARROW, AND ANURSING HOME/ SOCIAL WORKER?

THIS HAS TO DO WITH MY SISTER WHO HAS A MENTAL CONDITION FOR YRS .LAST YR SHE FELL AND WAS TAKEN TO CARSON HOSPITAL FOR THAT . THAT IS WHERE THE NIGHTMARE BEGAN. SHE HAD BEE TAKING CLOIRIL FOR YRS AND I RECOGNIZED IT WAS AFFECTING HER SPEECH AND HER ARMS BECAME JERKY AND BECAUSE OF BEING AROUND... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 29, 2022

You have two potential issues: 1) medical malpractice, and 2) nursing home abuse / neglect. The latter is one you can more readily start by contacting the facility, omsbudman, or the state's complaint website. The former would require gathering medical documentation and finding a medical... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: I have been subjected to torture by cps, courts not responding to my request for assistance with the stopping of this.

I am looking for assistance with pro Bono council for the service of abstaining proper treatment and rights of disabled people with ADA compliance, custody, increased parenting time, the clearing my name from abuse and neglect and the treatment of years of negative behaviors by the other parties... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 22, 2022

If you are in current abuse / neglect proceedings, you should have an attorney appointed to you, and you need to work with that person to address these issues.

One of the biggest mistakes parents make in these sort of cases is to focus on what the other person is doing, when the emphasis...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: What happens when one of two defendants fail to answer suit.

I was a passenger in a motor vehicle accident. Upon suit, the driver of the vehicle in which I was alleges the other driver is liable. The alleged other driver failed to file an answer to the complaint with the court. How will the case proceed?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Mar 1, 2022

Your driver may ask the court to enter a default judgment against the other driver. Do you know if the other driver is insured?

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: My child's school's foodservice company sold my child food containing gluten can we file a lawsuit?

The school system is providing free meals to all students this year and in order to prevent my kids obtaining gluten I submitted the required special diet form signed by our doctor. My kids don't normally have hot lunch but we felt forced to submit the form. They also have some items to buy... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 9, 2022

The first question to ask when contemplating a law suit is what are the damages? Did your son suffer a reaction to the extent of being hospitalized? Law suits are expensive and unless you have some provable damages, you may want to just voice your concerns to the school administration.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: CAN I SUE FOR BED BUGS CAUSING NEAR DEATH?

I HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOR INFESTATION OF BED BUGS AND STILL TODAY, LANDLORDS HAS NOT REMOVED THEM

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Feb 8, 2022

You will need to contact a lawyer who handles personal injury and real estate matters in the county you lived. There are so many intervening factors involved that can significantly limit a landlord's liability, and so I would encourage you to be realistic in what you can recover from the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: I was emotionally harassed by an advisor for sending emails and asking too many questions.

I was looking for options I can have to change my minor. But during the advising meeting I was denied to ask questions and they said they do not care what I choose. I was denied to ask any further questions on the topic and was insulting experience for not knowing what to do even as an... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 16, 2022

What is your question? It sounds like your best course of action would be to address this issue with your university. Perhaps to the head academic advisor or to a dean of students. Many universities also have departments and deans specific to international students.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: How can I create a DPOA for someone who is mentally incapacitated in Michigan?
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jan 16, 2022

You can't create a DPOA for someone who is now incapacitated. These documents require capacity (e.g. knowing what you are doing and signing). Once incapacitated, you'll need to look into a guardianship.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Municipal Law and Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: Am I responsible for removing my trampoline from a privately owned golf course's pond?

My trampoline flew into a pond owned by a privately owned golf course during a major wind storm. The trampoline was anchored down and was ripped out by the wind. I live in an HOA that is next to the golf course. The trampoline is destroyed. Am I responsible for cleaning it up out of the pond?

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 14, 2021

What is the golf course owners saying? Even though it's an act of God, someone will still have to pay. Either the golf course will just do it on their own, or they will contact the HOA and the HOA will pay, and may end up tracing it back to you.

It may be worth your while to contact...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice for Michigan on
Q: Can a case that say dismissed in good faith mean can I take it to the right court
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Nov 21, 2021

Cases are dismissed with or without prejudice. If your case involves medical malpractice, you really should not be doing this on your own because it will be next to impossible for you to successfully navigate the procedure and rules.

2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: My bedroom ceiling collapsed on me in my sleep. The property manager was aware that the ceiling was cracked.

I inhaled lots of fiberglass insulation and sustained a foot injury so I went to the ER.

Thomas. R. Morris
Thomas. R. Morris
answered on Oct 12, 2021

Ouch. If you are a tenant, the landlord is likely to be liable. The landlord's insurance carrier may offer a settlement. You could take the settlement, or, if you can find an attorney to take the case, you could sue to see if you get more. If you hire an attorney, that might increase the... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: have a personal injury claim won 69k im getting 10k lawyer says does this seem normal?

My personal injury case went to the supreme court settled for 69k my lawyer says i will receive 10k does this seem like a fair amount no medical payback just there portion and mine

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 3, 2021

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. However, ANY attorney would need to know more (such as the terms of your retainer agreement, and other possible agreements/amendments) before offering input regarding attorney fees on your case. If your case involved... View More

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