Blog Archives - Lee Steinberg Law Firm

Steinberg Lawyer Franci Silver Ranked Among Michigan’s Best

Key Points of This Article: Lee Steinberg Law Firm, P.C. attorney Franci Silver has achieved the notable 2020 Michigan Super Lawyer title. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer […]

Driving “High” In Michigan Is Illegal and Can Lead to Car Accidents and Serious Injuries

Key Points of This Article: Marijuana and other drugs contribute to nearly three million people injured in car accidents every year.  Studies published by The American Journal on Addictions show marijuana and other drug use can interfere with a driver’s reaction time and response to road emergencies.  Several police units in Michigan are trained to recognize high-on-marijuana operators […]

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 The case is called Birchfield v. Chiodo, docket no. 348386 (unpublished, 6/25/2020).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 […]

Michigan Auto Insurance Refund Is A Slap In the Face

Car insurance in Michigan is not cheap. In fact, Michigan is one of the most expensive states to purchase automobile insurance in the country. Next month, car insurance companies can begin to offer no-fault policies with limited PIP coverage that will allegedly decrease the cost of car insurance. However, Coronavirus has also changed the way […]

Midland Dam Failure Causes Catastrophic Property Loss

The failure of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam this week caused the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses and has completely upended the lives of countless residents. The resulting property loss impacted thousands and individuals’ entire lives have been washed away by the floods. On May 19, 2020, the Edenville Dam failed, and […]

Identifying At-Risk Adults | Coronavirus in Michigan Nursing Homes

Key Points of This Article: About 40,000 patients vulnerable to coronavirus are cared for in Michigan nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities. Infectious disease concerns have been heightened in Detroit, where all of the city’s long-term care facilities have confirmed COVID-19 cases and dozens of resident deaths have occurred. Michigan long-term care facilities must follow policies […]