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In the legal system of the United States, there are two types of courts: criminal and civil. Civil courts hear cases of intentional torts, such as battery or trespassing, and unintentional torts, such as negligence.
In order to recover for your injuries, the plaintiff must show that the defendant caused him damages. For example, you may have suffered a loss in property value or emotional or physical injuries. Physical injuries may take the form of pain and suffering. This video explains that pain and suffering are subjective depending on the victim, so the amount of an award varies widely from case to case.
At the Michigan law firm of Jay Trucks & Associates, we practice in the area of personal injury law. Call (989) 644-0166 to speak with a negligence attorney today, or visit us online to learn more about our legal services.
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Importance of 2012 Supreme Court Election Saginaw, Flint, Traverse City, and Lansing, Michigan
Thank you so much for your continued trust in our firm. We are honored to serve you, to protect your rights, and to fight on your behalf. Your rights and the rights of so many of our clients are affected by the decisions a few people make in our state's highest court. The decisions of the Michigan Supreme Court have wide ranging and far reaching implications. They decide not just who wins in a case, but what law all courts throughout the state must follow.
The direction the Court has taken is very concerning. The current majority on the Court has limited and thrown out legitimate lawsuits, and has misguided priorities on a host of issues. The Court has ruled against patients and for auto insurers 100% of the time. Additionally, the companies that donate to the majority on the Court win nearly every time their cases are heard. Finally, the Court has suggested that sexual harassment is protected by the 1st amendment. In fact, they have said that employers have no responsibility to prevent sexual harassment or assault in the workplace. This Court simply does not represent working families in Michigan.
The Court has misguided priorities, and this November there is something you can do about it. You can choose new Justices who will protect children and families, who will stand up to insurance companies and special interests, and who will always be tough on crime. There are three candidates who will take the Court in this new direction; they are Connie Marie Kelley, Shelia Johnson, and Bridget Mary McCormack.
Judge Connie Marie Kelley, Judge Shelia Johnson, and child advocate Bridget Mary McCormack will be fair and just, will stand up for children and families in Michigan, and will be tough on crime. They have long records of fighting for Michigan children and families. Judge Kelley created a youth mentoring program for at-risk girls to help them achieve their full potential. Judge Johnson has a record of deterring crime by imposing tough sentences and creating a community program for teens. Bridget Mary McCormack founded the Pediatric Advocacy Clinic, which stands up to insurance companies so that children and families get the medical care they need, and helps victims of domestic violence. These three individuals will protect our children and families, and will stand up to insurance companies and special interests that have rigged the system.
It is important to remember that you vote for Supreme Court candidates on the non-partisan section of the ballot. This means straight ticket voting will not include a Supreme Court vote. To vote for Kelley, Johnson, and McCormack, you must go down the ballot or flip the ballot over, and fill out the non-partisan section for three Supreme Court candidates. Remember that a vote for Connie Kelley, Shelia Johnson, and Bridget Mary McCormack is a vote to protect children and families and is a vote against a Court that protects special interests donors and insurance companies.
Thank you so much for trusting our firm, and please help folks just like you by voting for Kelley, Johnson, and McCormack this November.
Yours Truly,
Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C.
On November 6th, please vote the enter ballot, including Kelley, Johnson, and McCormack for Justice!
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Whether you’ve suffered from a workplace injury or a slip and fall accident, it is important to seek the legal advice of a personal injury lawyer. Check out these links for more information on workers’ compensation and the common causes of slip and fall accidents. Give the attorneys with Jay Truck & Associates in Michigan a call at (989) 644-0166 for more information on our practice areas.
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When you or a loved one suffers a personal injury due to the negligence of another party, the individual who caused the injury may be required to pay certain damages. This video takes a closer look at the types of damages awarded in personal injury claims.
The injured party may be entitled to a number of damages, including lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages—or damages that are intended to discourage the defendant from further acts of negligence. Learn more about the damages you may be entitled to by watching this clip.
Find out if you’re eligible for compensation following a slip and fall, workplace injury, or dog bite by consulting the personal injury lawyers at Jay Trucks & Associates in Michigan. Call us today at (989) 644-0166 for more information.
