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Black, Black, and Black has developed a national reputation for its
handling of personal injury cases. With over six decades experience and over $100
million recovered for our clients, we have the knowledge and proven track
record needed to bring justice.
Some of our cases include:
> Auto Accidents
> Trucking Accidents
> Workers Compensation
> Dog Bite
> Premises Liability/Slip & Fall
> Head Injuries
> Product Liability
> ATV Accidents
> Defective Tires
> Motorcycle Accidents
> Construction Accidents
> Railroad Accidents
> F.E.L.A.
> Firearm Accidents
> Traumatic Brain Injury
> Spinal Cord Injury
> Aviation Law
> Maritime Law
Auto Accidents
Distracted, aggressive drivers are prevalent on our highways, and
a car accident is an everyday occurrence. Despite the frequency of
accidents, being injured in a car accident can have serious effects
on a victim's life. Car accident victims often face high medical bills,
lost wages, pain and suffering, severe injury, permanent disability,
or even death. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident,
you may be entitled to financial compensation. Even if you are not
sure that the other driver was at fault, our firm may be able to help
you. Please contact our Michigan Car Accident Lawyers today.
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Truck Accidents/Semi-Truck Crashes
Rarely can one drive along the highway without passing a semi-truck. But even though we are used to seeing them, their inherent dangers haven’t decreased. Semi-truck drivers often must navigate at speeds slower than the flow of traffic—with large blind spots, and their trucks are prone to jack-knifing because of their awkwardly distributed weight and high center of gravity. In addition, trucks may spill their loads, potentially causing accidents and ultimately, injuries to other drivers on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident, please contact our office.
Worker’s Disability Compensation
If you have been injured on the job or have sustained a work related
condition that impairs your ability to work in any way, you may qualify
for Worker’s Disability Compensation Benefits. This benefit can pay
your lost wages for the rest of your life and your work related medical expenses.
Please contact our office to learn if you qualify for this benefit.
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Premises Liability/Slip & Fall
Injuries that occur on someone else’s property, whether residential
or commercial, due to the property owners negligence are entitled to
benefits. The property owner may be negligent for not fixing their
stairs, flooring, walls or cleaning up debris or snow or ice. If you
or a loved on has been injured, please contact our office today.
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Dog Bites
Dog owners are responsible for ensuring that their pets do not cause harm to others. When a dog attacks a person, the resultant injuries can sometimes be severe, requiring emergency and ongoing medical treatment. Scars and disfigurement can occur in serious cases, and in the worst scenarios, victims may be killed. Children are often bitten by dogs after unknowingly provoking them. In most cases, the dog owner's homeowner's insurance handles injury claims. If an attack happens while the victim is legally on private property (e.g. an invited guest, to deliver mail, etc.) or while the victim is on public property, the owner is typically liable as long as the victim was not intentionally and persistently antagonizing the animal. If you or a loved one has been the victim of a dog bite, please contact us today.
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Head Injuries
Though there are not always obvious indications of a closed head injury,
it is important that victims of suspected head injury receive serious
medical care. Anyone involved in a motor vehicle accident, fall, or similar
incident may sustain an injury that only qualified medical personnel can
diagnose. Closed head injuries can include concussions and traumatic brain
injuries in which there is no puncture or visible wound. Many closed head
injuries are the fault of someone other than the victim, and the victim or
his or her family may be able to receive compensation under the law. Please
contact us today to learn more.
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ATV Accidents
ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, can pose dangers when not operated appropriately.
ATV accidents can cause head injuries, broken bones, sprains, facial injuries,
property damage, and even death to those involved in a collision or crash.
The likelihood of an ATV accident increases with the use of drugs or alcohol,
reckless driving, speeding, carrying more people on an ATV than the manufacturer
intended, or operating an ATV in unsafe driving conditions. If you or a
loved one has been injured in an ATV accident, you may be able to receive
compensation. Please contact us to learn more.
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Defective Tires
The Firestone tire recall in August 2000 brought to the fore the issue
of defective tires. Tire defects can result in serious injuries to both
drivers and passengers. Tread separation and blowouts have been responsible
for numerous injuries and deaths, and the rates of such accidents have
been higher among truck and SUV drivers. Like other manufacturers, tire
makers have a responsibility to ensure that their products do not harm
consumers. If they do, the manufacturer may be held strictly liable under
the law. Please contact our firm today.
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Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are extremely vulnerable to injury during accidents,
especially when an automobile or truck is also involved. Speeding, alcohol
or drug use, and disobeying traffic laws on the part of either a rider
or the drivers of the vehicles nearby greatly increases the likelihood
of a serious accident. When motorcycle accidents occur, the results are
often devastating. Victims are often left with serious injuries or permanent
disabilities; some do not survive. For the victims and their families,
high medical bills often combine with emotional strain to cause additional
suffering. If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident,
please contact our firm today.
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Construction Accidents
Construction sites pose many dangers to workers and others in the area.
Workers often must lift heavy objects, operate large machinery, and perform
job duties at elevated heights. Still, proper protocol and safety practices
can decrease a worker or passerby's risk of being injured. When someone
causes a preventable construction accident through negligence, he or she
may be liable for the victim's injuries. For example, a supervisor at a
construction site is responsible for enforcing safety measures. Employers
of construction workers must properly train their employees. Companies
that manufacture construction equipment are liable if their products prove
to be defective. If you have been injured in a construction accident, you
may be eligible for compensation. Please contact us today.
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Railroad Accidents
Unlike employees in other fields, railroad workers are not covered
by traditional workers' compensation plans. Instead, they are covered by
the Federal Employees Liability Act (FELA), which was created in 1908 in
an attempt to reduce the number of railroad-related injuries and to protect
workers. FELA gives injured railroad workers the right to sue their employer
in cases of negligence (even if the employer is only partially responsible
for the employee's injury. If you are an injured railroad employee, you
may be entitled to compensation under FELA. We can help you with your case.
Please contact us today to learn more
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F.E.L.A.
Unlike employees in other fields, railroad workers are not covered
by traditional worker's compensation plans. Instead, the Federal Employees
Liability Act (FELA) was created in 1908 in an attempt to reduce the number
of railroad-related injuries and to protect workers. FELA gives injured
railroad workers the right to sue their employer in cases of negligence
(even if it is only partially responsible for the employee's injury). If
you are an injured railroad employee, you may be entitled to compensation
under FELA. Please contact us today.
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Firearm Accidents
Considerable debate surrounds the issue of firearms. The stories of
their dangers are far too common. Injuries caused by firearms either accidentally
or intentionally are inherently serious. When one person causes injury
or death to another with a firearm out of negligence or wrongful intent,
he or she may be legally liable. In cases in which a child injures someone
else with a firearm, his or her parents may be held accountable. If you
or a loved one has been injured by a firearm, please contact us today.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is most often caused by a severe impact
to the head, and can result in lasting physical and mental problems. Emotional
trauma often affects both victims and their loved ones. Because traumatic
brain injuries are most often caused by accidents, they are often the fault
of someone other than the victim. Automobile accidents are the most common
cause of TBI. Other causes include falls, violence, and sports injuries.
While people with minor head injuries often make full recoveries, people
with severe traumatic brain injuries often face permanent disability or
death. Many TBI patients require long-term rehabilitation beyond their
initial medical care. Some may never be able to work again. As a result,
many TBI victims and their families find themselves facing tremendous financial
obstacles. Our firm is committed to helping victims of traumatic brain
injury receive compensation so that they can focus on healing. We will
fight for you with tenacity and compassion. Please contact our firm today.
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Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the brain and spinal cord are some of the most devastating
types of injuries because of their ability to cause long-term or permanent
disability. Brain damage may affect any or all body functions, from speech
to cognitive function to consciousness. Spinal cord injuries can cause
paralysis and other problems with movement. Brain and spinal cord injuries
can occur in many ways, including car accidents, falls, birth trauma, and
violence. Victims of brain and spinal cord injuries usually require long-term
medical care and incur extremely high medical bills. If you or a loved
one has been the victim of a brain or spinal cord injury, you may be eligible
for compensation. Please contact us today.
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Aviation Law
Most people fly for business or pleasure at some point in their lives.
They expect the planes they ride in and the pilots who fly them to meet
certain standards. When an aviation accident occurs, the case can be complicated,
in part because more than one state (and sometimes more than one nation)
may be involved. From the smallest personal aircraft to the largest passenger
jets, experience is necessary to find who is at fault in an accident and
bring closure to the injured parties. If you or a loved one has been injured
in an aviation accident, please contact our firm today.
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Maritime Law
Swimming, diving, or boating accidents can be devastating and confusing.
Legally speaking, aquatic accident cases can be complicated. A swimmer
diving into a shallow pool on private property falls under entirely different
jurisdiction than a boating collision on ocean waters. Experience with
admiralty and property laws is vital to successful resolution of an aquatic
accident case. If you or a loved one has been the victim of an aquatic
accident, please contact our firm today.
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