Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Michigan In the state of Michigan, driving is a privilege, not a right. Drivers must meet certain requirements and fulfill specific responsibilities to be allowed the privilege to operate a vehicle legally. One of those responsibilities is an expectation that if you are involved in an accident, you […]
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 […]
Progressive Insurance is one of the largest auto insurance companies in the United States. However, unlike other carriers, it’s a relatively newcomer to the insurance industry and has undergone a meteoric rise in total policy written and revenue, in particular over the last 30 years. The company started as a niche car insurance carrier for […]
Key Points of This Article: Most people do not consider the ways a seemingly innocent social media post can hamper their personal injury claim or access to insurance benefits. You should refrain from posting about injuries, pain symptoms, activities, damage to your vehicle, or discussing an accident you were involved in on your social media […]
Buying auto insurance is not easy. It’s expensive and confusing. But what insurance companies and insurance agents don’t tell you, and what experienced Michigan car accident lawyers know, is that providing incorrect information on the application can cause a lot of trouble and heart ache if something happens. Over the past few years, insurance companies […]
One of the largest insurance carriers in the nation, and one of the most popular is Allstate Insurance. With its ubiquitous TV advertisements, catchy taglines, and large underwriting practice, it is also one of the most popular insurance carriers in Michigan. Based in Northbrook Illinois, Allstate Insurance is a multi-line insurance carrier with offices and […]
You get into a car accident in Michigan. You have a lot going on. Thoughts are racing through your mind. Who is going to pay for the damage to my car? What about my medical bills? What about my injuries? Then during this all this confusion, the insurance company for the guy who caused the […]
Buying auto insurance in Michigan is never fun. It is not cheap, it’s confusing and the insurance agent on the other end of the phone doesn’t tend to do a good explaining it all. Then there are the questions we always ask ourselves. Am I buying the right kind of auto insurance? Did I get […]
Car insurance in Michigan is complicated. The Michigan no-fault law has an incredible amount of rules. Insurance companies can use these rules to their advantage, and do so by alleging fraud, misrepresentation, or something similar to deny an auto accident claim. A common telephone call we get in our office goes something like this. A […]
The Michigan No-Fault law and Michigan automobile law changed dramatically this month with the sale of new Michigan auto policies to policyholders. For the first time since the no-fault law was introduced in the early 1970s, motorists throughout the state can now buy policies with limited PIP (personal injury protection) options. PIP coverage acts as […]
