Who’s to Blame?
How to Determine Fault in Common Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases run the risk of turning into “your word against mine” cases, but determining fault can go a long way toward deciding compensation. Though every case is different, there are multiple ways to discern who is responsible for an injury. Learn more below!
environment their outdated equipment or practices create. Determining fault in a workplace injury boils down to who neglected their duty to maintain a safe work environment. Security footage, witness statements, and medical examinations can go a long way.
Vehicle Accidents
Since Michigan is a no-fault state, all parties in an accident are entitled to receive proper compensation from their insurance companies, regardless of who’s to blame. However, there are some cases where one party desires more compensation, and this is where finding fault may be the most beneficial. A general rule to finding fault in motor vehicle accidents is to determine who was breaking the law, but it isn’t always so black and white. Accident-reconstruction experts are the best for determining clear fault.
Dog Bites
According to Michigan’s dog bite statute, the onus of proving fault is on the injured party. Those who are bitten by a dog and are seeking compensation from an owner must prove the dog bite caused an injury, they did not provoke the dog, and it was done in a public or private space where they were permitted to be. Only then will the owner be considered at fault for the dog bite. Dog owners can be held responsible for other injuries their dog inflicts on someone, too. Having a legal expert in your corner to help you get the compensation you deserve will only benefit you, especially when it comes to determining fault. Find out how Winston & Damman Attorneys & Counselors At Law can help you by calling (810) 966- 9467 or visiting WinstonDamman.com.
Workplace Injuries
One of our biggest flaws as humans is our ability to get complacent, and this issue can crop up with both employers and employees. Workers may become so skilled at their daily tasks that they cut corners, which could ultimately lead to injury. Employers may only notice what their workers are producing and not the dangerous
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INGREDIENTS
• 3 large eggs • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS 1. In medium bowl, beat eggs with plastic fork until last traces of white are just mixed in. Season with salt and pepper. 2. In an 8-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter, swirling over medium heat until foamy but not browned. Add eggs, stirring rapidly with fork, while moving skillet to agitate eggs. Break up all curds by scraping bottom of skillet as they form. Stop stirring when eggs are softly scrambled and creamy (but loose enough to come together into a single mass), 1–2 minutes. 3. Using fork, gently spread egg in an even layer around skillet and scrape
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
down any wispy bits around the edges. The top surface should be loose and creamy, but if still liquid, swirl skillet to bring raw egg to the edge where it will set faster. 4. Remove from heat. Tilt skillet up by handle. Using fork, gently roll omelet down over itself until nearly folded in half. Using fork, push omelet to edge of skillet so that the lower edge of egg just begins to overhang. Use fork to fold overhanging edge of egg back over, closing omelet. 5. Turn omelet out onto plate. It should have the seam on bottom.
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