Jeffrey M. Mussin

Jeffrey M. Mussin started with Cochran, Kroll & Associates in 2015 as a paralegal, and was promoted to attorney after being admitted to practice in the State of Michigan in 2016.

His experience and honors at trial competitions have shaped his strength in the area of Personal Injury Litigation.

Jeff graduated Cum Laude from Eastern Michigan University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Computer Science with minors in Political Science and Literature. He obtained his Juris Doctor with ABA Certifications in Civil Litigation and Criminal Law from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2001. While at the State University of Buffalo at New York, he was a member of the trial team and named accomplished advocate at trial competition in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jeff is very active in the community, participating in groups advocating recovery for people suffering from substance abuse and advocating for veterans to obtain proper medical treatment.

Personal

Born in Detroit, MI, Raised in New York

Education

Eastern Michigan University, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
State University of New York, Buffalo Juris Doctorate of Law, 2001

Admitted

State of Michigan Circuit Courts, 2016

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Construction Site Injuries
Product Liability
Auto Accidents
Slip and Fall
Michigan No-Fault
Wrongful Death
Premises Liability

Honors/Awards

“Accomplished Advocate” recognition, Atlanta, GA Trial Competition

Volunteer/Community Involvement

Legal Advocacy to obtain proper medical treatment for veterans
Active in groups advocating for people recovering from substance abuse

Interests / Hobbies

Avid Hockey, Soccer, & Football Fan, Carpentry, Gourmet Cooking

RESULTS-DRIVEN TRACK RECORD

$15.8 Million

Medical Malpractice / Birth Injury

Monroe, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A young couple from Monroe, Michigan, was awarded a $15.8 million verdict as the result of their baby son, Jason, being inflicted with Cerebral Palsy as the result of an error during the final stages of a labor.

Result: $15.8 Million
$1 Million

Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death

Oakland County, Michigan

What Happened:

While in the hospital a mother of three was not properly treated for a closed-head injury causing her untimely death.

Result: $1 Million
$1.4 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Brain Injury

Livonia, Michigan

What Happened:

A Livonia pedestrian recovered $1.4 million when he was struck by a commercial van resulting in a traumatic brain injury in Redford, Michigan.

Result: $1.4 Million
$9 Million

Medical Malpractice / Misdiagnosis

Wayne County, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

Patient suffered cardiac arrest and brain damage when a hospital failed to recognize internal bleeding and treatment was delayed for more than 14 hours.

Result: $9 Million
$3.3 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Tuscola County, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A Tuscola County jury awarded $3.3 million to a severely brain injured motorist as the result of a defective Michigan highway.

Result: $3.3 Million
$1.25 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Construction Site Injury

Flint, Michigan

WHAT HAPPENED:

A seventeen-year-old construction worker suffered a traumatic brain injury resulting from a fall in Flint, Michigan, and was awarded $1.25 million.

Result: $1.25 Million
$1.9 Million

Medical Malpractice

Wayne County, Michigan

What Happened:

Middle-aged woman suffered severe disfiguring facial burns from a simple surgical procedure.

Result: $1.9 Million
$3.8 Million

Medical Malpractice / Birth Trauma

Southern Michigan

What Happened:

Child developed cerebral palsy with developmental delays due to lack of oxygen and brain injury during labor and delivery.

Result: $3.8 Million
$1.5 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Construction Site/Workplace Injury

Westland, Michigan

What Happened:

A Westland construction worker recovered $1.5 million after sustaining a traumatic brain injury while on a construction site in Detroit, Michigan.

Result: $1.5 Million
$1.3 Million

Accidents & Injuries/Truck Accident

Marlette, Michigan

What Happened:

A Marlette, Michigan, family reached a $1.3 million settlement in the traffic death of their 5-year-old son when they were struck by a semi truck.

Result: $1.3 Million
$225,000

Medical Malpractice/Cancer Misdiagnosis

Redford, Michigan

What Happened:

The misdiagnosis of breast cancer resulted in a Redford, Michigan, woman recovering $225,000.

Result: $225,000
$125,000

Workers Compensation

Detroit, Michigan

What Happened:

A construction worker redeemed his worker’s compensation case for $125,000 in Detroit, Michigan.

Result: $125,000
$400,000

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Monroe, Michigan

What Happened:

A paraplegic woman from Monroe, Michigan, recovered Michigan no-fault benefits including the purchase of a new home and attendant care in excess of $400,000.

Result: $125,000
$2.2 Million

Medical Malpractice/Birth Injury

Brighton, Michigan; Detroit, Michigan

What Happened:

A Brighton family recovered $1.3 million and a Detroit family recovered $900,000 as the result of birth injuries and medical malpractice to their children.

Result: $2.2
$80,000

Accidents & Injuries/Auto Accident

Bay City, Michigan

What Happened:

A Bay City grandmother was awarded $80,000 following an auto accident resulting in a broken leg.

Result: $80,000