Michigan car insurance can be confusing. The insurance policies and the declaration page that accompanies the policy can be equally confusing. Each policyholder who purchases Michigan car insurance receives both an insurance policy and a declaration page. Understanding what a declaration page means is important because it describes the financial protections and coverage you have […]
You get a letter from the car insurance company saying you must attend an “independent medical examination.” What do you do? What are your rights? Although these reviews may be called IMEs, they are usually anything but independent, medical in nature, or a true evaluation of an individual’s injuries, impairments and disabilities following a Michigan […]
What Happens if the Insurance Company Cancels My Policy A car insurance company telling you that your auto policy has been cancelled is a scary event. A discussion like this after a serious car wreck can be catastrophic, resulting in massive unpaid medical bills, mounting lost wages and other costs. Over the past few years, […]
Insurance in Michigan and Michigan car accident law is complicated. There are lot of different things to think about, such as what coverages you need to buy, the cars you need to cover for and what car insurance company you can trust. But as any good Detroit or Michigan car accident lawyer will tell you, no matter what you […]
Getting into a car accident is never fun. There is the stress of the entire situation, starting from the damage to the car, the police getting involved and the insurance claim. Then there is the reality of the pain and injuries, with follow up medical treatment. Who is going to pay the medical bills? What […]
Key Points of This Article: Since 2016, mobile phone use-related car accidents have increased nearly 50% in Michigan. More than 2,800 people in the U.S. die in distraction-related crashes each year. Drivers should be aware of three major types of distraction: visual (eyes), manual (hands), and cognitive (mind). Although 87% of people think talking on […]
Key Points of This Article: Cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD), more often referred to as whiplash, is a common car accident injury, especially in rear-end collisions. Whiplash is the term used to describe the neck’s motion when an impact causes the head to move quickly and in an opposite direction. In extreme cases, not only are the […]
Washtenaw County has its fair share of car and truck accidents. In fact, in 2019 there were over 11,000 crashes resulting in almost 2,500 injuries. However, whether an accident occurs in Ann Arbor or Ypsilanti, Chelsea or Dexter, to be eligible for compensation for pain and suffering the injured person must show he or she […]
Key Points of This Article: Michigan’s most problematic intersections are often due to drivers who speed through traffic signals, are distracted, or disregard four-way stop rules. In Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, Southfield, and Bloomfield, intersections, including roundabouts, continue to top the state’s list for most crashes. The Michigan intersection with the highest increase […]
Key Points of This Article: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, three Michigan highway systems are the most dangerous, including I-94, I-75, and I-96. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, nearly 40% of all fatal Michigan car crashes occur on Michigan highways and interstates. Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation […]
