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Understanding the Intentional Act Exclusion in Michigan Insurance Policies

We buy insurance to protect us from unexpected losses from car accidents, home damage, personal injury claims, and other covered events. Unfortunately, not every claim gets paid. Many insurance providers deny coverage based on intentional act exclusion: a clause that allows them to refuse payment when they believe a policyholder deliberately caused harm or damage.   […]

How Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Law Affects Car Accidents Settlements

When Michigan legalized recreational marijuana in 2018, it changed certain aspects of state law, including how car accident cases are handled. While recreational cannabis use is now legal for adults, driving under its influence remains strictly prohibited. The problem is that proving impairment, determining fault, and securing fair compensation in a marijuana-related accident isn’t always […]

How the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency Protects Injured Workers

Getting hurt on the job is stressful enough: fighting for your benefits shouldn’t be another battle. Many workers assume their employer’s insurance will cover everything, only to run into delays, denials, and endless red tape. When that happens, the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Agency (WCA) is supposed to step in and make sure that injured employees […]

Why is Michigan’s Auto Insurance So Expensive?

Drivers in Michigan pay an average of $3,356 per year for full auto insurance coverage. Although not the highest, Michigan does have some of the highest auto premiums in the United States.  Why does Michigan have some of the highest auto insurance costs in the country? More importantly, how does this impact you if you’re […]

Laws Meant to Protect Tenants Don’t Survive Michigan Court Ruling

Landlords scored a major victory this month when the Michigan Supreme Court refused to overturn or even hear oral arguments on a published case released by the Michigan Court of Appeals in March 2024. The ruling allows landlords to escape liability when they fail to adequately maintain their properties from slip-and-fall accidents, particularly falls on […]

Rules for Driving in Ice and Snow in Michigan

Our law office handles auto accidents related to winter conditions, such as ice and snow, every day. We want to ensure everyone drives safely and gets to their destination without any injuries or vehicle damage. According to the Michigan State Police, in 2023, ice caused 8,742 crashes, and snow caused 10,840 crashes. Although snow and […]