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This is a claim for economic and noneconomic damages for injuries that the plaintiff sustained when the airbag in her vehicle failed to deploy during a crash. The plaintiff is in her early 50’s. Before the accident, she collected social security disability benefits and worked 15 hours per week at a flower shop. The plaintiff was driving approximately 60 MPH on an undivided highway with a posted speed limit of 35 MPH. She swerved into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle head-on at a high rate of speed. The driver-side front airbag of her vehicle failed to deploy. The plaintiff suffered several broken bones and a closed-head brain injury in the accident. The airbags of the other vehicle deployed and the driver of that vehicle was not seriously injured. Other incidents of airbag failure in head-on collisions had occurred involving the same make and model that the plaintiff was driving. The Plaintiff alleged that her airbag failed to deploy because of a design flaw in the crash-detection system. The case settled for $917,000.00 without the need to file a lawsuit. The plaintiff also received full first-party benefits from her no-fault insurer, which covered her medical expenses and lost wages. Laurence H. Margolis, counsel for plaintiff, provided case information.

The claim was settled without filing a complaint for $277,000.00. The injured party in this matter was an elderly, morbidly obese woman with severe dementia. She resided in a long-term care facility and was bedbound. A staff member rolled the resident onto her side to change her diaper. The resident continued rolling and fell off of the bed, breaking her leg from the force of the fall. The resident was transferred to an area hospital, where she remained for several weeks and developed sepsis. Her family decided to have her released to hospice care rather than back into a long-term care facility. The woman died in hospice. The woman’s family asserted a claim against the long-term care facility, alleging that the facility was negligent for attempting to change the resident’s diaper with only one staff member present. No claim was asserted for medical malpractice. The case settled for $277,000.00 without the need to file a lawsuit.

Margolis law vacates guilty plea due to lack of notification about immigration status change.  Read the full decision here.

We successfully moved to overturn a young Mexican National’s impaired driving conviction in Monroe County. The conviction led to client’s DACA being revoked, and his being taken into ICE custody and held without bond, pending a deportation proceeding. Any drunk driving conviction is considered a “significant misdemeanor,” making the client ineligible for the discretionary relief granted under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (or DACA). After withdrawing the plea, we were able to convince the prosecutor to offer a plea to a non-deportable offense, reckless driving, and thus preserving the client’s DACA eligibility and freedom from arrest by ICE for this incident.

  We recently settled a case resulting from an auto accident in Livingston County for $97,500. The client suffered injuries to his ribs and shoulder. He was in the hospital for a week and underwent very little physical therapy. The extent of his injuries was several broken ribs. All of his medical and lost wages were paid by the first party insurance carrier.

Our office successfully moved to withdraw a guilty plea to Felony Fleeing and Eluding, on behalf of a Mexican National in Macomb County, which made him eligible for an immigration bond and release from ICE custody. After winning the fight to withdraw the guilty plea in state court, we then prevailed in a several day’s long jury trial. The Macomb County jury deliberated and delivered a not guilty verdict on the felony Fleeing and Eluding 3rd degree charge on March 7, 2016. A conviction on the felony charge would have resulted in the client being again detained by ICE and held without bond and his likely subsequent deportation from the U.S. After trial, client advises his wife “cried all day in happiness” that the client was not going to be deported over this incident.

Margolis Law negotiated a plea deal for a Mexican National, whereby 2 counts of CSC 1 and 102 counts of CSC 2 were dismissed in exchange for a plea to one count of CSC 3.

Margolis Law negotiated a non-jail sentence for a man charged with Resisting and Obstructing, Manufacturing/Distributing Marijuana, and a Probation Violation.

Margolis Law obtained a non-jail, probationary sentence for a man charged with Manufacturing and/or Distributing Marijuana.

Margolis Law negotiated a non-jail resolution for a woman who owed over $36,000.00 in child support arrears.

Margolis Law won a jury trial, successfully defending a woman from charges of Assault and Battery.

Margolis Law obtained a plea agreement for a man charged with Possession of Marijuana, whereby the charges were dismissed under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. (HYTA).

Margolis Law successfully vacated a marijuana conviction on behalf of a Mexican national, so that the individual could successfully re-apply for benefits under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.

Margolis Law negotiated a non-deportable plea for a German National charged with OWI Causing Serious Bodily Harm and successfully moved for a bond.

Margolis Law obtained post-conviction relief for an Australian National by vacating his conviction for Possession/Use of Marijuana, due to the fact that the Defendant entered the plea without the benefit of immigration advice.

Margolis Law defended a New Zealand National charged federally with 2 counts of Parental Kidnapping, getting the federal charges dismissed. Margolis Law also successfully defended the individual from related charges in state court.

Margolis Law obtained Post-Conviction relief for Vietnamese National by vacating a CSC 2 conviction, and successfully filing a Motion to Terminate Removal Proceedings.

Margolis Law defended a Vietnamese National from a charge of CSC 1, getting the case dismissed after a preliminary examination.

Margolis Law obtained a significant settlement on behalf of a man injured in car accident in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Margolis Law negotiated a significant settlement on behalf of a woman who was discriminated against by her employer on the basis of her national origin.

Margolis Law obtained a $37,500.00 settlement in a Ypsilanti, MI car accident case.

Margolis Law obtained a $175,000.00 settlement on behalf of a woman injured in a slip and fall in Michigan.

Margolis Law, P.C. files lawsuit in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court, and obtains $1,345,000.00 settlement on behalf of Estate. Please see the below article published in the April 27, 2015 edition of Michigan Lawyer's Weekly:

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted Petitioner Aso Pola an evidentiary hearing on his ineffective assistance of counsel claim. To read the case in its entirety, please follow the below link: http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-6th-circuit/1692655.html

Detroit Detention Center (2011): Obtained Withholding of Removal relief for Pakistani National who faced the prospect of severe persecution upon his return to his native country.

Calhoun County (2012): Obtained post-conviction relief for Canadian National by having her conviction for Possession with Intent to Deliver Marijuana reduced to simple Possession of Marijuana, which protected her immigration status and her ability to apply for Adjustment of Status.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained post-conviction relief for Australian National by having his conviction for Possession of Marijuana reduced to a civil infraction for Disorderly Conduct, protecting the Defendant’s immigration status.

Detroit Detention Center (2012): Obtained release of immigrant from immigration detention, and then successfully applied for Cancellation of removal on behalf of Defendant.

Berrien County (2012): Obtained post-conviction reversal of Haitian national’s conviction for CSC 2, on which he was awaiting deportation proceedings. (Berrien County Circuit Court). After nullifying immigrant’s conviction nunc pro tunc, successfully moved to terminate deportation proceedings.  (Detroit Immigration Court).

Washtenaw County (2013): Defendant was charged with Operating While Intoxicated Causing Serious Injury or Death and Failure to Stop – Causing Serious Personal Injury. Obtained a plea agreement to a conviction which did not endanger Defendant’s immigration status.

Calhoun County (2013): Immigrant-Defendant was taken into custody while on his job due to an old conviction. A long time permanent resident, or green card holder, he was facing imminent and immediate deportation as an aggravated felon under immigration law for a ten-year-old Felonious Assault conviction. Within two weeks time, obtained set-aside of the conviction, nunc pro tunc, and a lesser conviction which did not impact Defendant’s immigration status was entered.

Macomb County (2013): Obtained post-conviction relief for Mexican National by having his conviction for Maintaining a Drug House reduced to simple Possession of Marijuana. (Macomb County Circuit Court).

Wayne County (2013): Obtained post-conviction relief for Mexican National by having his conviction for domestic violence reduced to Disorderly Person, nunc pro tunc. (Dearborn District Court).

Berrien County (2013): Obtained post-conviction reversal of Mexican national’s conviction for Felony Assault and aggravated assault, on which he was awaiting deportation proceedings. (Berrien County Circuit Court). After nullifying immigrant’s conviction nunc pro tunc, successfully moved to terminate deportation proceedings.  (Detroit Immigration Proceedings).

Berrien County (2013): Obtained post-conviction reversal of Serbian national’s conviction for False Pretenses (over $20,000), on which Defendant was ordered deported. (Berrien County Circuit Court).

Ingham County (2012): Obtained a short jail sentence for Defendant charged with CSC 2, when sentencing guidelines proposed much lengthier term of imprisonment.

Washtenaw County (2012): Defendant was facing armed robbery charges. Obtained a short jail sentence for Defendant, despite a lengthy prison sentence accorded Defendant proposed per the sentencing guidelines.

Washtenaw County (2013): Defendant was facing Federal Counterfeiting and Parental Kidnapping charges, and a state charge of Parental Kidnapping as well. Obtained deferred probationary sentence for Defendant.

Lenawee County (2013): Defendant was charged with 6 counts of CSC 1, and obtained a plea agreement for a probation sentence.

Lenawee County (2013): Defendant was charged with 6 counts of CSC 1, and obtained a plea agreement for a probation sentence.

Washtenaw County (2013): Defendant was charged with Manufacturing and Distributing Marijuana (Less than 45 kg). After filing several pretrial Motions, obtained a restitution-only sentence, with Defendant serving no time, nor probation.

Bay County (2013): Defendant was charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct, Fourth Degree, for allegedly molesting a child during a manicure/pedicure. Defendant had pled guilty with his previous attorney, but hired our firm on the day of his sentencing. Obtained a withdrawal of the plea, after which we proceeded to trial and obtained a not guilty verdict after a three day trial in Bay County, Michigan.

Fulton County: Obtained an $150,000.00 settlement for the family of prisoner who died in jail due to negligence of jail staff.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained a five-figure settlement for Plaintiff who slipped and fell on hotel property due to a dangerous defective condition.

Oakland County (2012): Obtained $40,000.00 settlement for being wrongly accused of a crime by a 7-11 employee.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained a five-figure settlement for Plaintiff moped rider who was sideswiped by automobile of Defendant, sustaining permanent scarring of left calf.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained a five-figure settlement for Plaintiff who was bitten by a dog (Presa Canario) owned by a neighbor.

Washtenaw County (2012): Obtained a $120,000.00 settlement for a husband and wife who were slandered by a minister at their church.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained $125,000 settlement for Plaintiff injured in automobile accident. (Washtenaw County).

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained $50,000.00 settlement for minor who fell from swing and fractured leg while on pre-school property.

Washtenaw County (2013): Obtained a $50,000.00 settlement from municipality for wrongful arrest and false imprisonment of client.

Lenawee County (2013): Obtained an $85,000.00 settlement for Plaintiff, a minor, who was assaulted and injured on school property.