by James Spagnuolo | Jun 28, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Yesterday, an Oakland County Jury deliberated for a little over an hour before awarding a $5,344,000.00 verdict to the estate of Aaron Kelly Miller for his wrongful death in 2017 while a resident at an adult foster care home owned by Angels’ Place of Oakland County....
by Chris Urban | Dec 30, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Charges for a Third OWI Offense in Michigan You will be charged with a felony if you are arrested for drunk/drugged driving after having 2 or more prior convictions for drunk/drugged driving. Once again, the elements of the crime are the same as a first offense or...
by Chris Urban | Dec 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Charges for a Second OWI Offense in Michigan If you have been arrested for drunk/drugged driving with a prior conviction within 7 years, you will face enhanced penalties if you are found or plead guilty to an additional drunk/drugged driving charge. While the elements...
by Chris Urban | Dec 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
DUI Charges in Michigan FIRST OFFENSE: A person’s first Operating While Intoxicated (“OWI”) offense will almost always be considered a misdemeanor. The exception to this rule would involve the death or serious injury of a person during the commission of the OWI....
by Chris Urban | Dec 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many individuals have their first, and only, brush with the criminal justice system when they are arrested for an OWI. This can lead to sleepless nights, anxiety about work and family obligations, and a general feeling of disappointment about their actions....
by James Spagnuolo | Jan 7, 2020 | Product Liability
Some of the biggest and most famous product liability cases come from design defects claims. Some design defect cases are mass torts or class actions involving thousands of consumers nationwide. Others involve just one injured consumer. No matter how big or small your...
by James Spagnuolo | Jan 3, 2020 | Auto Insurance Claims
Not everyone has their own auto insurance policy. Spouses and parents often include the whole family under one policy. But what happens if your teen driver is in an accident or your spouse is hit by a car? Can you get PIP benefits for a family member in your home?...
by James Spagnuolo | Dec 30, 2019 | Personal Injury
If you have a home and a mortgage, you are likely required to keep a homeowner’s insurance policy. Even if you own your home outright, you may have kept your coverage to protect yourself from accidents around the house. But when would you need to file a claim? What...
by James Spagnuolo | Dec 28, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents
If you have been seriously injured in a car crash, the bills can stack up fast: medical expenses, housing costs you can’t pay because you’re not working, replacement services, therapy, auto repairs, and a variety of other costs can quickly leave you looking for...
by James Spagnuolo | Nov 6, 2019 | Auto Insurance Claims
When the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan (MACP) was transferred from a government agency to a non-profit organization of insurance providers, it seemed to shift control over the claims away from vulnerable Michigan residents. But a recent Michigan Court of Appeals...
