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Insured Michigan Drivers Ranked Best in the Country

Michigan’s Insured Drivers Ranked at the Top for Being Best on The Road A study led and recently released in early 2019 by online insurance resource Quote Wizard says Michigan’s insured drivers are the best in the U.S. The research group sampled incident statistics (with more than two million data points) from the users of online […]

Michigan Legislature Attacks No-Fault Law During Lame Duck

No-Fault Law Under Attack The Michigan legislature is making a last second run to dismantle the Michigan no-fault automobile law during the last week of this year’s tumultuous and controversial lame duck session. The Michigan legislature has already passed a number of controversial bills this lame duck season. In fact, Governor Snyder may end up […]

Wage Loss and Survivors’ Benefits Maximum Increases for Michigan No-Fault Cases

Michigan No-Fault Maximum Benefit Increases On October 1, 2018, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued Bulletin 2018-19-INS, which changed the monthly maximum Michigan auto insurance carriers must pay for both wage loss and survivors’ loss benefit claims. For Michigan motor vehicle accidents that occur between October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, […]

Bazzi v. Sentinel Insurance Company – Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Insurance Fraud Case

Insurance Fraud Case Comes to a Conclusion The Michigan Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in the Bazzi v. Sentinel Insurance case and it’s a victory of sorts for both sides. The case involves the ability of individuals to obtain Michigan no-fault benefits from an auto insurance company when the policyholder procured or purchased […]

Michigan No-Fault Benefits Apply If An Injury Occurs While Performing Maintenance on Vehicle

Car Maintenance Provides No-Fault Benefits Woodring v. Phoenix Insurance Company Michigan drivers involved in a car accident are entitled to Michigan no-fault benefits. These benefits range from the payment of wage loss benefits, to payment of all medical expenses to the payment to friends or medical professionals who assist a car accident victim in recovering […]

What Is An Exam Under Oath?

How Do Insurance Carriers Defend Claims? Insurance carriers live to dispute claims. They take your hard-earned money, then delay, deny and eventually defend when a lawsuit is brought against them. Michigan injury attorneys know this scheme all too well, and it is why we fight everyday for our clients. One of the many ways they […]