Key Points of This Article: Accident Claim Deadlines for Injured Motorcyclists in Michigan In 2018, 36,560 people were killed in traffic crashes, of which 4,985 were motorcycle fatalities. And for the many more thousands who were injured while riding a motorcycle, their recovery has likely been long and challenging, often requiring costly rehabilitation, painful surgeries, […]
Key Points in This Article: Despite being banned in 2018, LA Insurance offices are again selling Michigan no-fault insurance policies that expire after only 13 days. People who buy these policies are not aware they are sold as 6-month policies that contain a requirement that a second payment must be made by the 13th day […]
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 […]
As a follow up to my recent post regarding this early spring weather and motorcycling, I wanted to write about Michigan motorcycle accidents and their relationship to Michigan no-fault benefits. Here is a quick run down. As the Michigan No-Fault Law states, an insurer must pay benefits for accidental bodily injury arising out of the […]
Key Points of This Article: Nearly 260,000 private and commercial motorcycles are registered in Michigan each year, resulting in about 2,750 crashes. And for those who will be injured, most are surprised to know that motorcycles are treated differently than other motor vehicles with four wheels such as a car or truck, which can make […]
Michigan No-Fault Reform Order of Priority Bulletin #1 – Changes in The Order-of-Priority 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 are a number of huge ramifications […]
Car insurance in Michigan is complicated. The Michigan no-fault law has an incredible amount of rules. Insurance companies can use these rules to their advantage, and do so by alleging fraud, misrepresentation, or something similar to deny an auto accident claim. A common telephone call we get in our office goes something like this. A […]
Do I have to file taxes to receive wage loss benefits under the Michigan No-Fault Law? One of the pillars of the Michigan no-fault law is the wage loss benefit. Under the law, a person injured in a car or truck accident, or a motorcycle accident that involves a car or truck, is eligible to […]
Michigan No-Fault Law and Excluded Drivers The Michigan no-fault law and car accident law is constantly changing. The Michigan car accident lawyers at Call Lee Free work hard to keep our clients, and the public at large, appraised of all changes. The following is an update on what happens when a named excluded driver gets involved […]
Key Points of This Article: Driving accidents that occur on the way to your favorite summer getaway can potentially trigger severe injuries and sometimes fatal outcomes for drivers and passengers, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and even pedestrians. Avoid the mess of being involved in an accident this summer by driving slower, remaining alert and extra cautious, and […]
