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Lee Free Personal Injury Blog
Michigan Auto Insurance Refund Is A Slap In the Face
Car insurance in Michigan is not cheap. In fact, Michigan is one of the most expensive states to purchase automobile insurance in the country. Next month, car insurance companies can begin to offer no-fault policies with limited PIP coverage that will allegedly decrease the cost of car insurance. However, Coronavirus has also changed the way […]
Insurance Agents – Warning! Michigan No-Fault Reform Is Coming
Here Is What You Need to Know On June 11, 2019, Governor Whitmer signed the most comprehensive change to Michigan car accident law in over 40 years. The new law completely changed the Michigan No-Fault Law enacted in 1973. The new law provides for various PIP coverage options, a mandatory increase in BI coverage, changes […]
Common Questions About Motorcycle Accidents and Michigan’s No-Fault Law
Key Points of This Article: From 2014 to 2018, the average number of motorcycle fatalities in Michigan per year was around 131, which is an increase of 13 people compared to previous years, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. Metro Detroit areas, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties average more than three […]
Midland Dam Failure Causes Catastrophic Property Loss
The failure of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam this week caused the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses and has completely upended the lives of countless residents. The resulting property loss impacted thousands and individuals’ entire lives have been washed away by the floods. On May 19, 2020, the Edenville Dam failed, and […]
Five Things to Do If Involved in A Motor Vehicle Accident and Safe Physical Distancing Reminders
Key Points of This Article: Each year, about 476,000 people will be injured in a Michigan car accident, many of whom will be involved in an auto accident claim. Seeking compensation for accident injuries and other losses can be complicated; however, being preparing in what steps to take after an accident can help, especially when […]
Package Delivery Truck & Van Driver Accidents On The Rise
Key Points of This Article: Due to an increase in suppliers hiring a large number of truck drivers to support a network of delivery systems, such as Amazon, injuries to parcel truck drivers is on the rise in Michigan. Michigan State Police reports from 2019 note lightweight truck drivers have been assaulted, robbed, involved in road […]
Tenant Rights & Protections Can’t Be Ignored Because of Coronavirus
Key Points of This Article: The coronavirus pandemic does not make it acceptable for landlords and property management companies to ignore their duty in ensuring rental properties remain in good condition and reasonable repair. If you need something fixed in your rental home, let your landlord know as soon as possible in writing and allow […]
Local Law Firm Exceeds Detroit Food Bank Fundraising Goal
Key Points of This Article: The Law Offices of Lee Steinberg has raised over $4K to allow for the Metro Detroit community to have greater access to Gleaners Community Food Bank. The Michigan law office launched its Facebook fundraiser in April and has since matched more than $2,100 in monetary donations to help keep food […]
New Michigan Car Insurance Law May Not Save Drivers Much Money
When the legislature passed and the governor signed the new Michigan no-fault law last spring, we were all told the new rules would guarantee a huge amount of savings for Michigan drivers. After years of debate, the legislature promised a reduction in auto insurance premiums, in particular the cost of personal injury protection coverage, better […]
Ingham County Car Accident Victim Wins Pain and Suffering Case
Lansing Car Accident Injury Lawyers The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision on a case involving a car accident victim seeking money for pain and suffering following a bad crash. In Hagerman v. Kakar, docket no. 346056, (unpublished 4/23/2020), the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s car at an intersection. There was no dispute the […]
