Key Points of This Article: It is estimated that in some parts of Michigan, up to 50% of motorists do not have insurance coverage, making it difficult for motorcyclists to recover from an accident caused by another driver. Several types of motorcycle insurance policies can be purchased and include options for extra coverage, such as […]
Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents
Kalamazoo Car Accident Injury – Court Rules Plaintiff Can Pursue Pain and Suffering Claim
The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a ruling on a Kalamazoo car accident case this month that was interesting. It allowed the plaintiff to move forward with his case for pain and suffering compensation. The case is called Birchfield v. Chiodo, docket no. 348386 (unpublished, 6/25/2020). The case involves a Western Michigan University student who […]
Ingham County Car Accident Victim Wins Pain and Suffering Case
Lansing Car Accident Injury Lawyers The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision on a case involving a car accident victim seeking money for pain and suffering following a bad crash. In Hagerman v. Kakar, docket no. 346056, (unpublished 4/23/2020), the defendant’s vehicle struck the plaintiff’s car at an intersection. There was no dispute the […]
Bulletin #5 – The Michigan Assigned Claims Plan and the New No-Fault Law
On May 30, 2019, Governor Whitmer signed a major overhaul to the Michigan no-fault system, completely transforming Michigan car accident law. The legislation took effect on June 11, 2019 as Public Act 21 of 2019. There a number of huge ramifications for Michigan drivers, their families and anyone who uses a car, truck or motorcycle […]
Some Michigan Car Insurance Companies Offering Refunds Due to Coronavirus
The Coronavirus has affected our daily lives in so many ways. One of the more immediate ways is how the quarantine in Michigan has forced us to spend much more time at home. This has led to the most dramatic decrease in miles driven by Michigan drivers ever. Although the estimates vary, the number of […]
Michigan Car Accident Cases and Coronavirus
The horrible and awful effects of the Coronavirus and Covid-19 are affecting every part of our daily lives. From the closing of schools, restaurants and just about every type of business throughout Michigan, we are living in an unprecedented time. First, my heart grieves for all the people throughout Michigan and the world who has […]
Common Reasons for Battle Creek Car Accidents, How to Win Compensation for a Pain and Suffering Injury
Key Points of This Article: In 2018, there were nearly 4,500 car crashes and 872 related injuries in Calhoun County, Michigan, several at Battle Creek’s most dangerous intersections. Major roadways that run through Battle Creek are also responsible for high crash numbers and include I-94, M-36, M-66, M-89, and M-96. Under Michigan law, an injured […]
Road Rage Accidents In Michigan
Key Points of This Article: Rage-filled driving behaviors could be caused by factors entirely unrelated to traffic conditions, such as when a person may be facing a crisis related to their personal life, or when driving distracted or impaired. Aggressive driving statistics shared by NHTSA show that 50% of victims of aggressive driving behavior will respond […]
How Much Car Insurance Do I Need In Michigan?
Key Points of This Article: On July 2, 2020, car insurance policyholders will be able to purchase limited and possibly risky coverage under the passage of Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance reform. Under the new law, if you cause an accident, or a family member or friend borrows your car and causes a bad crash, the […]
10 Things Michigan’s Worst Drivers Have in Common
Key Points of This Article: Despite being known as a safe driving state, not every driver in Michigan is a good one, mostly due to failures in following simple rules of the road. Motor vehicle operators who are considered accident-prone also share the same bad driver habits. Bad drivers clog up roadways with their poor […]
