Olsman MacKenzie Peacock

05/28/2026

Some states are starting to regulate e-bikes in the absence of any federal laws. Connecticut passed sweeping e-bike safety legislation in 2025, and New Jersey recently enacted what's been called the strongest e-bike law in the country, with age limits and permit requirements across all classes. Does your state have e-bike laws? Check here:

Explore updated 2026 U.S. ebike laws by state — Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations, licensing rules, and trail access. Stay compliant wherever you ride.

05/26/2026

Whenever people hire someone to perform a service, the bottom-line question is always, "How much will it set me back?" Here's the good news: We are paid on a contingency fee basis, which means you ONLY pay if there is a recovery. This arrangement is the great equalizer for people who would otherwise not have the resources to afford a top-notch lawyer and go toe-to-toe with big corporations and insurance companies: https://bit.ly/3No6F5k

05/24/2026

The most underreported e-bike story isn't the crashes. It's the battery fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries. They happen in apartments, storage rooms, and garages, where the bikes are charging overnight. These fires burn at extremely high temperatures and are very difficult to extinguish once they start.

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

05/21/2026

One detail that tends to get lost in the e-bike safety conversation: the median age of injured riders is significantly higher than that of traditional cyclists, suggesting that many older adults are taking on vehicles capable of 20 to 28 mph without fully accounting for how different that experience is from riding a conventional bike.

Electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity in recent years, but a UCSF study has found that accidents stemming from these "micromobility" vehicles have also soared.

05/20/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀

As construction season ramps up, so too do construction site accidents. Workers' compensation is often insufficient to cover the many expenses of a long recovery. There is another option if the accident involves the carelessness and negligence of a third party. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4egOxJ7

05/18/2026

One of the most important factors to understand about e-bikes is that they are not just faster bicycles. A Class 3 e-bike can reach almost 30 miles per hour! Yet e-bikes are still classified by the federal government as nonmotorized vehicles. That classification determines who needs a license, who needs insurance, and what safety standards apply. https://bit.ly/4tnJxGA

05/17/2026

Janet Stotko was out for her usual evening walk when a 14-year-old on an e-bike hit her from behind at 25 mph. She was unresponsive when first responders arrived, required emergency brain surgery, and will live with permanent neurological damage — including the loss of her taste and smell — for the rest of her life.

A crash involving an electric bike nearly took the life of Janet Stotko​, a Hastings, Minnesota, woman, in the summer of 2024. Wednesday she testified at Minnesota House Transportation committee meeting advocating for a bill for better protections.

05/15/2026

Everyone who works at the firm is integral to our clients' success. Thank you, Jennifer for this 5-star review and shout-out to Emily's team!

"Thankfully, I was referred to the Olsman Mackenzie Peacock law firm when discussing my concerns with another attorney. They responded quickly and began the process of investigating our case of medical malpractice/negligence which resulted in my young sisters' death.

Emily Peacock took over the case, and was masterful, thorough, and calculated building the case against the nursing home, leaving no stone unturned. She and her team--including Cheryl Saba, Michelle Malley and Lynnae--kept me informed along each step of the road. This was a painful, difficult, and lengthy journey with many tears shed along the way; but Emily and the "girls" were all so kind, thoughtful, compassionate, and understanding.

They successfully achieved a positive outcome in our case, bringing justice to those responsible for my beautiful sisters' death.

With complete confidence, I highly recommend Emily Peacock, and the Olsman MacKenzie Peacock Law firm, should you find yourself needing a personal injury/wrongful death attorney.

With gratitude and appreciation, Jennifer Heimerdinger"

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05/14/2026

A truck accident case is not the same as a car accident case. Not even close.

Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under federal law. The insurance minimums are 10 to 20 times higher than personal auto policies. And there are often multiple defendants at the table: the driver, the trucking company, the trailer owner, the shipper, sometimes even the freight broker.

At Olsman MacKenzie Peacock, our truck accident team is led by Chrissy Hagen, who is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. We've recovered millions for Michigan families injured in semi-truck and commercial vehicle crashes, including a $1,500,000 settlement for a wrongful death in a tractor-trailer rollover and $1,100,000 for a child hurt in a rear-end crash in a construction zone.

If you or someone you love was seriously injured in a truck accident in Michigan, the evidence clock starts immediately. ELD data, dashcam footage, and black box records can be overwritten fast.

Free consultation. No fee unless we recover. Call 1-800-366-8653.

Learn more about Michigan truck accident settlement amounts:

Learn about Michigan truck accident settlement amounts recovered by Olsman MacKenzie Peacock. Understand how FMCSA regulations, commercial insurance minimums, and multi-defendant liability affect what a semi-truck or commercial vehicle accident case is worth. Free consultation. No fee unless a recov...

05/13/2026

Michigan personal injury settlements can range from thousands to millions of dollars depending on the injury and the facts of the case.

What impacts settlement value?
✔ Severity of injuries
✔ Long-term medical care
✔ Pain and suffering
✔ Lost income & future earning capacity
✔ Insurance coverage
✔ Liability disputes

See real Michigan personal injury settlement examples and what can dramatically affect case value:

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See verified personal injury settlement amounts recovered by Olsman MacKenzie Peacock across Michigan practice areas. Learn how Michigan's threshold injury requirement, modified comparative fault, and no-fault law affect what a personal injury case is worth. Free consultation. No fee unless a recove...

05/12/2026

How much are Michigan car accident settlements really worth?

The numbers may surprise you.

Some Michigan car accident cases settle for thousands. Others result in multi-million-dollar recoveries involving traumatic brain injuries, paralysis, wrongful death, truck accidents, and catastrophic injuries.

At Olsman MacKenzie Peacock, we put together a breakdown of real Michigan car accident settlement amounts and the factors that can dramatically impact case value, including:

✔ Injury severity
✔ Insurance coverage
✔ Pain and suffering
✔ Lost income
✔ Long-term medical care
✔ Liability disputes

If you want to understand what serious Michigan car accident claims can actually look like, this page breaks it down.

Read more:
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Learn what determines Michigan car accident settlement amounts and see verified recoveries obtained by Olsman MacKenzie Peacock for seriously injured clients. Free consultation. No fee unless a recovery is obtained.