http://www.leadersinlaw.com Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:19:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As a leading cause of disability among young adults and children, Traumatic Brain Injury has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” by the National Head Injury Foundation.  Up to an estimated 1.4 Million people every year suffer traumatic brain injury.  Exact numbers are not known because many persons who ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2010/02/delayed-discovery-of-mild-tb/ Effective January 26, 2010, the United States government has banned the use of hand-held texting by drivers of large commercial trucks and buses.  www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm A similar ban was implemented in December 2009 for drivers of all federal government vehicles.  The prohibition is the latest in a series of actions taken by ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2010/01/u-s-bans-text-by-drivers-of-large-commercial-trucks-and-buses/ A Rockford, Michigan man whose trailer came unhooked and killed an oncoming driver is now facing criminal charges.  Trailer Puller Charged in Driver Death. On October 28, 2009, a van was pulling a utility trailer in Cannon Township.  The trailer came loose and hit an oncoming car’s windshield, killing the driver ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2010/01/trailer-puller-charged-in-driver-death/ Each partner at Halpert Weston Wuori & Sawusch, P.C. as well as the law firm itself, have obtained "AV® Preeminent™" ratings, which is the highest certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell© certification procedures, standards and policies. The AV® rating is a reflection of having ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2010/01/all-partners-at-halpert-weston-wuori-sawusch-p-c-continue-with-highest-ratings-2/ Carbon Monoxide (“CO”) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of incomplete combustion. causing it to be called “the silent killer.”  CO interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the body, which can cause death and significant injuries, especially brain damage.  Recently, there was a reported release of ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2010/01/carbon-monoxide-poisoning-in-grand-rapids-causes-prevention-and-legal-issues/ As a leading cause of disability among young adults and children, Traumatic Brain Injury has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” by the National Head Injury Foundation.  Up to an estimated 1.4 Million people every year suffer traumatic brain injury.  Exact numbers are not known because many persons who ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2009/12/delayed-discovery-of-mild-traumatic-brain-injury-finding-medical-and-legal-help/ Man’s Best Friend For thousands of years, dogs have been referred to as “Man’s Best Friend.”  Why?  It’s simple—because dogs are well known for their ability to be loyal, loving, playful, and a great source of companionship for both the young and the old.  Dogs even serve some of the most ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2009/11/dog-bites-and-michigan-law/ Her demeanor was cheerful and funny; She came into my life when it was full of great strife; and made all of the gray skies turn sunny! Seriously now, I have been thinking very hard about how I could put into words the way my husband and I feel about Bonnie ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2009/11/parrish-testimonial/ Bonnie Y. Sawusch was an invited speaker for the State of Michigan Office of Recipient Rights Conference in October 2009.  The conference is held annually for State of Michigan employees who are charged with protecting the rights of persons receiving mental health services.  The topic of her presentation was Evidence ... http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2009/11/bonnie-y-sawusch-was-an-invited-speaker-for-the-state-of-michigan-office-of-recipient-rights-conference/ Bonnie Y. Sawusch was recently elected Chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Litigation Section for 2009-2010.  The Litigation Section is one of the largest sections in the State Bar where the attorneys focus their practice on litigation and matters involving trial court practice and procedures. http://www.leadersinlaw.com/2009/11/bonnie-y-sawusch-elected-chair-of-the-state-bar-of-michigans-litigation-section/