Attorney William E. Gray | Cochran, Kroll & Assoc., PC

William E. Gray

William E. Gray has almost a quarter century of experience as a trial attorney. He specializes in the areas of personal injury, auto negligence, Michigan no-fault, premises liability, wrongful death, worker’s compensation. and social security disability claims. He holds a law degree from The University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law.

Personal

Born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, December 11, 1959

Education

Albion College Bachelor of Art

University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law Juris Doctor of Law in 1991

Admitted

Michigan State Bar and U.S. District Court for the eastern and western Districts of Michigan

Member

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association

American Trial Lawyers Association

Practice Areas

Personal Injury

Auto Negligence

Michigan No-Fault

Premises Liability

Wrongful Death

Worker’s Compensation

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