Data collected by the NHTSA shows Michigan is the most dangerous state for winter driving, with nearly 50 road deaths reported every year. Some of the worst driving accidents occur during the winter months due to several west Michigan counties which are notorious for having hazardous and deadly roads, including many freeways. Weather can serve as […]
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Tenant Injury From Ice and Snow Can Move Forward Against Landlord
Key Points of This Article: A tenant in Macomb County, Michigan filed a lawsuit against her apartment complex after she slips and falls on the property twice in one day. The first was a violation of MCL 554.139(1)(a), that the sidewalks and stairwells were not fit for their intended use. The second was a premises […]
10 Questions To Ask A Michigan Car Accident Lawyer
Key Points of This Article: About 4.5 million people are injured in car accidents every year in the United States, many of whom will be involved in an auto accident claim. Seeking compensation for accident injuries and other losses can be complicated; however, knowing what to look for in an experienced personal injury attorney can […]
How To Identify the Signs of Resident Neglect During A Nursing Home Visit
Key Points of This Article: The National Center of Elder Abuse reports as many as 5 million people are affected by elder abuse per year, and more than 95 percent of those incidents go unreported. During the holiday season, Michigan’s skilled nursing facilities are understaffed, and health care workers such as nurses and aides will be […]
Michigan State University Student Receives Scholarship from Steinberg Law Firm
Key Points in This Article: The Law Offices of Lee Steinberg has granted a Michigan State University student with the 2019 Lee Steinberg, P.C. Law Scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is presented each year to an undergraduate student in Michigan who aspires to attend law school. To be eligible, applicants must be enrolled at an accredited […]
5 Ways Michigan Weather Will Impact Your Winter Commute
Key Points of This Article: NHTSA data is reporting that Michigan is the most dangerous state for winter driving, with nearly 50 road deaths every year. About 65% of the winter car accidents in Michigan have been linked to drivers driving “too fast for conditions,” according to a Michigan State Police analysis. Despite the many winter weather factors that are […]
What to Do If Injured in a Michigan Car Accident as a Passenger
Key Points in This Article: In 2018, there were a total of 312,798 traffic crashes in Michigan and passenger injuries were among the 75,838 reported. Common passenger injuries caused by a crash can include whiplash, spinal cord damage, seat belt and airbag injuries, sprains and strains. Injured passengers may need help in determining which party’s insurer pays […]
New Bodily Injury Forms Released by DIFS and The New Michigan No-Fault Law
Key Points in This Article: For the first time in almost 50 years, drivers and owners can now be sued for the medical expenses they cause following a car crash. The DIFS released the Michigan Choice of Bodily Injury Liability Coverage Limits form motorists will need to sign beginning in July 2020. The form explains […]
What Restaurant Delivery Drivers Need to Know About Car Accidents
Key Points in This Article: Grocery and restaurant delivery services have become extremely popular in Michigan over the past three years, especially in metro areas like Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids. Most car insurance companies have an exclusion for workers who use their car as a business, including delivering food and groceries […]
Car Insurance Companies Use Material Misrepresentation and Fraud to Get Out of Paying Claims In Michigan
Key Points in This Article: Michigan car insurance carriers are aggressively denying claims and refusing to pay Michigan no-fault benefits by alleging fraud or a material misrepresentation in the purchase of the policy. The legal definition of material misrepresentation is the act of intentional hiding or fabrication of a material fact which, if known to […]