Helpful Internet Resources For Michigan Personal Injury, Car Accident, Medical Malpractice, and All Other Injury Lawsuits

Auto Accident

• Center for Auto Safety: Latest and most up to date news on vehicle safety, legislation, recalls, and lawsuits
• Manual on How to Read a Police Report: This web site contains the Michigan Manual on how to read a police report
• Michigan Secretary of State: The official state website with information on insurance, drivers licenses, vehicle registrations, etc.
• NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: The National Highway Safety Association web site listing recalls for autos, buses, car seats, and other information.
• Obtain Police Report from Local Police Department: This web site allows you to download a copy of your police report from the local police department

Medical Malpractice

• American Medical Association Doctor Finder: Find a doctor in your area or learn about the background of your doctor.
• Blood Test Results: Site provides the normal ranges for all types of blood lab test results
• Michigan Professional Licenses: Verify the license of a physician, dentist, chiropractor, nurse, and other health professionals. Find out about disciplinary proceedings.

Motorcycle Accident

• ABATE OF MICHIGAN: An organization with the aim of educating the public on motorcycle safety issues. The organization opposes the mandatory helmet laws and this site explains their reasons.
• Amercian Motorcyclist Association: A great sight for biker resources, including events, equipment, state laws, and regulations.
• Michigan Motorcycle Safety Program: Michigan's program uses safety standards established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to ensure consistent and comprehensive training.
• Motorcycle Safety Foundation: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System and promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists.
• National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators: Web site dedicating to serving the safety needs of bikers throughout the United States

Child Lead Poisoning

• Michigan Department of Community Health: The Lead Hazard Remediation and Child Lead Poisoning Prevention site has important information on lead poisoning issues in Michigan, including listings of certified lead paint inspectors and risk assessors.
• Michigan Lead Safe Housing Registry: A list of family residences in counties throughout the State of Michigan that have been determined to be "lead safe."

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

• Citiizens for Better Care: Citizens for Better Care is a non-profit advocacy agency for residents of nursing homes, adult foster care homes, assisted living programs and homes for the aged located in Michigan
• Michigan Nursing Homes: State of Michigan web site helps the public compare nursing homes
• National Center on Elder Abuse: Information, assistance, and advocacy on elder abuse issues

Dog Bite

• Michigan Animal Control Officers Association: Non-profit organization with standards and information for animal control officers statewide
• MSU College of Law Animal Legal & Historical Web Center: Excellent site with information on animal laws in Michigan, including frequently asked questions on dog issues
• Non-Fatal Dog Bite Injuries Report: A report by the Centers for Disease Control on non-fatal dog bite cases in the United States

Slip and Fall

• CDC Article on Falls in Elderly: The Center for Disease Control calculates the costs due to falls in the elderly

No-Fault Insurance

• American Nurse Case Managers Association: Nurse case managers provide great services to injured patients who need assistance with treatment. This site provides excellent information.
• CareForward Auto Injury Case Management: CareForward is a group of experienced, independent case managers that assists auto accident injury victims and their families.  They assist brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other serious injury victims in their care and tailoring treatment options.   Their team of case managers provides services throughout the State of Michigan.
• Michigan Assigned Claims Facility: Government agency that helps people with no-fault benefits in uninsured motor vehicle accidents.

Truck Accident

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Federal regulations for the use and operation of trucks, trailers, and rigs in the United States
• Michigan Center for Truck Safety: The Michigan Center for Truck Safety is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing highway safety through safer truck travel.

Brain Injury

• Brain Injury Association of America: BIAA provides information, education and support to assist the 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families.
• Listing of Michigan Brain Injury Treatment Centers: A listing and contact information for some brain injury treatment centers in Michigan
• Michigan Brain Injury Association: An excellent resource for traumatic brain injury patients and their families on various topics including treatment, prevention, and advocacy.

Birth Injury/Cerebral Palsy

• Michigan Cerebral Palsy Birth Injury Lawyer Blog: Michigan cerebral palsy birth injury lawyer blog site dedicated to the rights of children and their families who have been the victim of medical malpractice causing cerebral palsy, erbs palsy, shoulder dystocia, brain damage, mental retardation and other birth defects and conditions.
• Michigan Child Injury Lawyer Blog: Michigan child injury lawyer blog site with important information and resources on injury and accident cases involving babies, infants, and children.
• Michigan Department of Human Services: Site for the state's Adult Protective Services department
• United Cerebral Palsy: The leading source of information on cerebral palsy and other disabilities

Drunk Driving Accident

• MADD Michigan Chapter: The Michigan Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving: An organization devoted to prevent drunk driving and its causes. Information on programs for students, law enforcement, and adult awareness.

Personal Injury Lawyers in Other Areas

• Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer:

  Norfolk based Personal Injury Law Firm serving injury victims & families affected by a wrongful death across the State of Virginia.

General

• Anti Bullying School Program:

  Anti bullying website that has a proactive focus on the behavior of the bystanders in bullying situations. Presentations for parents and children, student testimonials, and lessons and activities can all be found on this site.

• Member National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers: National Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
• Stop bullies at home and at work:

  Read this blog to find out how to create a bully-free environment at home and at work.