Cases We Handle

Automobile Accidents


If you have been injured in a traffic accident, Michigan Law holds the responsible party liable, and their insurance company typically compensates the injured party. Recovery or liability is typically based upon the other driver’s negligence, recklessness, carelessness, or perhaps a defect in one of the vehicles that was involved in the collision. The individual who is injured in a motor vehicle accident is suddenly left dealing not only with his or her injuries, but with questions, requests, and even interrogations from not just the police and/or investigators, but also one or more insurance companies, including his or her own as well as the other driver’s insurance company.

If you, a relative or friend has been involved in an auto accident in Michigan, you are probably aware of the difficulties that follow an accident. A few of the challenges include responding to various insurance adjusters, following up on medical treatment, and losing time and wages from work. This is where our experienced auto accident attorneys can help. We are experienced in handling these types of claims and we know exactly what needs to be done to get your medical bills paid, to get your lost wages replaced, and to recover any other compensation to which you are entitled.

Even if you are ticketed as an at-fault driver, or believe that you partially or completely caused the accident, you still have rights related to reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages, and other items. Email or call our experienced traffic accident lawyers today to find out how we can help you.

Motorcycle Accidents


Motorcycle accidents are often catastrophic and can cause severe injuries and death even if the rider is wearing protective gear. In the majority of motorcycle accidents, the biker is not at fault. Motorcyclists are often difficult to see for drivers who are not paying close attention to the road and other traffic.

Michigan’s no-fault insurance law treats motorcycles differently than motor vehicles. Experience in handling the claims of injured motorcyclists is a must.

If you or somebody you know has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, it is imperative that experienced counsel be consulted to make sure the medical bills are paid, lost wages are reimbursed, and compensation from the at-fault driver is maximized. Get the experienced motorcycle accident lawyers of the Bolhouse law firm on your side to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Boating Accidents


The State of Michigan is blessed with an almost endless span of coastline including four of the great lakes and numerous inland lakes that are ideal for boating. Because of the significant number of boats in our great State, many people become injured as the result of what is often negligent operation of a watercraft. Watercraft, or boating accidents include incidents involving jet skis and other motorized devices that travel on the water. If the operator of a watercraft is negligent in his operation of the vessel, serious injury may result.

Boating and watercraft accidents can be very complex and should only be handled by attorneys with experience in this area.

If you, a friend or relative has been involved in a boating accident resulting in injury, the attorneys at the Bolhouse law firm can provide you with expert analysis to determine your rights to compensation. Please email or telephone us with questions regarding injuries resulting from boating accidents.

Brain Injury


Brain injuries cause over 400,000 people to seek medical treatment in the United States every year. The vast majority of these individuals are diagnosed as having suffered a mild to moderate brain injury - - conditions that can be subtle, persistent and potentially long term.

The most challenging aspect of representing traumatically brain injured persons is that many times, while they have suffered very little external injury that is visible to the human eye, there are consistent and long term physical, cognitive, psychological, social, occupational and recreational impairments. While patients are told that they will recover, some never will. Many do not receive appropriate care and treatment for the disabilities that follow. Insurance companies are notorious for declining to make reimbursement for medical treatment for the care and nursing of brain-injured individuals.

Representation of brain-injured persons is highly specialized and hiring experienced counsel is absolutely necessary in order to protect the individual’s rights. The personal injury attorneys at the Bolhouse law firm have significant experience in representing individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. We can help you or your loved one with questions concerning this type of injury.

Dog Bites


Being attacked by a dog or having a friend or relative attacked by one can be a devastating experience. Bites can result in extensive medical bills, scarring and other injuries. Trying to get the medical bills paid or resolved with the dog owner’s insurance company can be a frustrating and disappointing experience.

In Michigan, if a dog bites an individual without provocation while the person is on public property or lawfully on private property, including the dog’s owner’s property, the owner of the dog is liable for any damages suffered by the person bitten, regardless of whether the dog has ever bitten anyone in the past. In other words, in most situations, the dog’s owner’s insurance company is strictly liable to pay the medical bills and for damages related to scarring, pain and suffering and other damages.

Insurance companies regularly try to shift the blame to the victim, especially if it is a child, claiming that the dog was provoked. An experienced attorney can gather the necessary information, determine the extent of the injury and will know the best way to proceed and the range of value the claim possesses. The Bolhouse law firm employs attorneys experienced in handling dog bite claims. We can answer your questions and provide you with experienced representation in connection with a dog bite claim.

Construction Site Injuries


Construction workers are exposed to a wide variety of dangers and face a greater risk of work-related injury or fatality than employees in any other industry. While the most common injuries may be due to lifting, the most serious injuries are typically due to falls from great heights.

Proper safety precautions and practices can prevent accidents and should be observed at job sites. Failure to implement such preventative measures is not only dangerous, but also illegal. If an individual working on the construction site negligently causes a preventable accident, that person and his/her company can be held legally liable. If you, a relative or friend has been injured in a construction site accident, our years of experience as personal injury lawyers in West Michigan can help you get you the compensation you deserve.

Premises Injuries


Property owners and business operators have an obligation to abate and prevent unreasonably dangerous hazards on their property. Premises injuries include slip and fall, trip and fall and other claims resulting in injury related to hazardous premises conditions.

While both the property owner and the injured person are held to varying degrees of responsibility for an injury, the property owner has a responsibility to keep the property safe. Likewise, each person has a duty to watch where they are going and to realize that in some businesses, including stores or restaurants, items may fall or spill into aisle ways.

In many situations, hazardous conditions result in falls that cause significant injuries such as spinal injuries, fractured bones and even brain injuries. The experienced personal injury attorneys at the Bolhouse law firm handle these serious injury accidents. Do not let the responsible insurance company avoid paying medical bills, lost wages, and compensation that they are legally obligated to pay. Email or telephone our experienced attorneys today.

Wrongful Death


No amount of money can replace a loved one. However, financial losses experienced because of someone else’s negligence should not also be suffered. Wrongful death suits are appropriate to recover expenses associated with the death itself, medical bills, loss of salary, benefits, pain and suffering, and loss of companionship.

It is important to contact an attorney who is experienced in handling wrongful death suits because each one is different and an experienced attorney will be able to properly determine what compensation the family members should obtain.

The Bolhouse law firm’s personal injury team is experienced in handling wrongful death claims. We will recover those benefits to which you are entitled including full value for your loss. Contact us for a free consultation regarding your potential claim.

Nursing Home Abuse


In many societies, elders are held in the highest esteem. But in America, older people are often the victims of elder abuse and neglect. Scam artists as well as ill intentioned relatives or friends take advantage of an elder’s assets. Furthermore, nursing homes and long-term care facilities do not necessarily provide adequate food, medication, hygiene or attention to our parents or grandparents.

Elder abuse and neglect is against the law. A nursing home or care facility that does not provide appropriate care should be held responsible for its actions. If, in monitoring a relative at a nursing home, you observe bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration, uncleanliness, or bruises or other unusual marks, it is possible that your loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect.

By holding nursing homes liable for the neglect or abuse of their residents, further harm can be prevented. Do not hesitate to contact our lawyers if you believe a loved one has been the victim of abuse or neglect. We can help.