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What Are Michigan’s Speed Limit Laws?

Getting information about the speed limit laws in Michigan are important for every driver. Some roadways have posted speed limits while others do not. A driver must know the speed limit no matter what the situation. Speeding is one of the leading causes of injury and wrongful death in Michigan car accident cases. In 2022, […]

Golden Apple Teacher Award – Michigan

Recently, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm recognized third-grade teacher Dawn Wiles as the latest recipient of the Golden Apple Award. She is a most deserving winner. The Golden Apple Award is sponsored by the Lee Steinberg Law Firm in conjunction with Mid-Michigan NOW and television stations WEYI (NBC 25) and WSMH (Fox 66). Too often, […]

Cancellation of Michigan Auto Insurance

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, […]

Mid-Michigan Dog Bite Victim Wins Case

Dog bites and dog attacks in Michigan can be extremely traumatic events. Getting attacked by a vicious dog can leave permanent scarring, nerve damage, medical bills, and lost wages. These attacks also leave emotional scars that can stay with a person for the rest of their lives. Michigan dog bite lawyers have an important tool […]

Michigan Snowmobile Deaths Have Doubled Since 2016

Key Points of This Article: Since 2016, the number of collisions and fatalities involving snowmobiles has nearly doubled in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Excessive speed remains the No. 1 cause of serious snowmobile rider injury and death in Michigan. Drugs and alcohol are among the top two contributing factors for […]

Serious Impairment of Body Function – MCL 500.3135(5) – Plaintiff in Wayne County Car Accident Fails to Meet Threshold

Just because you are injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver in Michigan does not mean you are entitled to compensation. Michigan is a no-fault state and with that comes special rules that other states don’t follow. One of these special rules involves an injured person from a Michigan car collision proving […]

Road Rage Incidents Can Lead to Fatalities

The NHTSA defines aggressive driving as “the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property.” And road rage, specifically, is considered the angry and violent behavior that occurs at the extreme of the aggressive driving spectrum, such as rude gestures, yelling, and even confrontation and […]