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14 October
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Can Social Media Hurt Your Michigan Personal Injury Claim?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Personal Injury
Person using a smartphone with social media icons displayed above the screen, illustrating how online activity may affect a personal injury claim.

Yes, social media can potentially affect a Michigan personal injury claim. Insurance companies and defense attorneys may review publicly available posts, photographs, videos, comments, and other online content when evaluating injuries, physical limitations, and damages. Even posts that seem unrelated to the accident may sometimes be taken out of context and used during settlement negotiations or litigation. After an accident, many people focus on medical treatment, insurance claims, and vehicle repairs. What they often do not realize is that something as simple as a social media post may eventually become relevant to their personal injury claim. Photos, videos, comments, check-ins, and public...

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08 October
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What Is Discovery in a Michigan Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Personal Injury
Legal documents, a planner, and a magnifying glass being reviewed during the discovery phase of a personal injury lawsuit.

Discovery is the formal process through which both sides in a lawsuit exchange information, documents, evidence, and testimony before trial. In a Michigan personal injury case, discovery may include written questions, requests for records, depositions, medical information, expert witness disclosures, and other evidence that helps the parties evaluate the case and prepare for trial. Most personal injury lawsuits involve much more than simply filing paperwork and waiting for a trial date. After a lawsuit begins, both sides typically spend months gathering information, exchanging evidence, and learning more about the claims and defenses involved in the case. This stage of litigation is known...

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