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Can You Sue A Robot? Part I Who is responsible if a “driverless” vehicle causes an accident? Believe it or not, the question posed in the title of this post isn’t “silly” or a topic that lies within the realm of a science fiction writer. In fact, it is likely that the answer will ultimately come from an accident attorney! Consider how robotic technology is currently affecting your life, or could be doing so in the near future: Robotic cars…

Why You Should Not Represent Yourself After an Automobile Accident Sometimes, particularly in “minor” accidents where there is only property (automobile) damage without an injury to yourself or others, you may be tempted to deal directly with an insurance company without discussing your case with an accident lawyer. While this is certainly your right, this can be a serious mistake for several reasons: Insurance companies have room after room of lawyers and claims adjusters whose jobs are to limit their…

3 Dead After 30 Vehicle Pileup Near Fowlerville, Michigan Snow, Ice, and Bad Decisions Are a Deadly Mix A mixture of snow, ice, and wind is being blamed for a 30+ vehicle pileup on I-94 near Fowlerville that left at least 3 people dead and 11 injured as a winter storm slammed into Central Michigan during the overnight hours of December 8th – 9th. Preliminary reports said that a tractor-trailer rig belonging to an unknown company had jackknifed at around…

Oakland Warehouse Fire Update As the investigation of the “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire continues, the lead investigators have ruled arson as the cause of the conflagration that killed 36 people on the night of December 2nd – 3rd of this year. At this time attention is focused on tangle of electrical cords, including what appears to have been a hole deliberately punched through a wall to tap into a neighboring business’ electrical wiring in order to steal electric power for…

How to Prepare for a Initial Consultation with a Personal Injury Lawyer Protect Your Legal Rights with a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer from The Doan Law Firm You face innumerable challenges in the aftermath of an accident that caused you to sustain injuries. You likely spend a considerable amount of time dealing with medical issues. You may have financial concerns because you have not been able to return to work. You may be in constant pain. If you have decided…