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No-Fault Changes Coming July 1, 2021 – A Huge Step in the Wrong Direction
Michigan Car Accident Lawyers – No-Fault Law Changes and How They Impact Victims On July 1, 2021, the next round of huge changes is coming to the Michigan no-fault law and Michigan car accident law. Lawyers, judges and most importantly accident victims are going to have to navigate this maze of new rules and regulations. […]
5 Driving Risks That Target Teen Drivers Deadliest Days
Key Points of This Article: According to University of Michigan researchers, distracted driving crashes now tally twice as high as drunk driving accidents across the state. Sixteen- and 17-year-old drivers have the highest crash rates of any age group, and Michigan drivers under age 21 are three times as likely to get in a crash […]
Child’s Death And Serious Injuries Fuel Peloton Treadmill Recall
Key Points of This Article: Two weeks after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers, Peloton has agreed to recall more than 125,000 of its treadmills responsible for dozens of dangerous incidents, including a child’s death. Consumers who have purchased a recalled treadmill should immediately stop using it and report any injuries caused by the product. Almost […]
Do I Have to Buy Michigan No-Fault Insurance?
Michigan’s auto insurance laws are confusing. With so many rules it sometimes can be overwhelming. Michigan is a no-fault state, meaning a person can obtain certain benefits following a Michigan car crash, without regard to fault. What are No-Fault Benefits? Michigan no-fault benefits include the payment of hospital bills, doctor bills, lost wages, prescriptions, household […]
Suing a Person After A Car Accident – Michigan Automobile Law Rules
Getting into a car accident or truck accident in Michigan is different than in other states. Because Michigan is a no-fault state, there are certain rules and requirements that exist in Michigan that are don’t exist elsewhere. And the differences start right after the crash, from who pays for the medical bills to who fixes […]
When Should You Contact a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
Getting into a car accident is never fun. There is the stress of the entire situation, starting from the damage to the car, the police getting involved and the insurance claim. Then there is the reality of the pain and injuries, with follow up medical treatment. Who is going to pay the medical bills? What […]
Southfield Fatal Crash Reminds Michigan Drivers Of Post-Accident Dangers
Key Points of This Article: According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, nearly 40% of all fatal Michigan car crashes occur on Michigan highways and interstates. On April 21, 2021, a Michigan driver was involved in a crash with a pickup truck in Southfield before being fatally struck in a secondary accident. Despite a significant drop […]
6 Easy Rules of Slip and Fall Accidents in Michigan
The injuries that result from slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be horrendous. They can include broken femurs, broken hips, fractured arms, broken wrists and hands, traumatic brain injury as well as other bad injuries that result in surgery or long rehabilitation. But although slip and fall cases are extremely common, they […]
Why Michigan Motorcycle Crashes Are Getting More Dangerous & Deadly
Key Points of This Article: According to Michigan State Police, there were about 120 motorcycle crash fatalities in Michigan in 2019 and over 2,000 injuries to motorcycle riders. Since Michigan weakened the all-rider helmet law in 2012, the reports show that un-helmeted riders who crash are dying at a rate approximately double that of riders […]
Can I Still Sue if There is a Hit and Run Accident?
Some of the most common car crashes and truck accidents in Michigan unfortunately involve hit-and-run vehicles. People who cause hit-and-run accidents choose to leave the accident scene for any number of reasons. This can range from having an outstanding warrant, outstanding fines, fear of getting blamed for the accident, fear of having to pay the […]