Getting into a car accident is a frustrating and sometimes life changing event. First, there is the trauma of the collision. Then there is the anger about the car damage and what to do about getting the car fixed and finding transportation. Then there is the pain and injuries that can result, which leads to […]
Lawyers who handle Michigan car accident cases must have a firm handle of the intricacies of the Michigan no-fault law. The law does provide for certain benefits from an insurance company that other states do not offer. These personal injury protection (PIP) benefits can include the payment of medical bills, lost wages and other benefits. […]
Driving on Michigan roadways in winter is not easy. Besides the usual traffic congestion, drivers throughout the state have other factors to contend with. This includes an increase in nighttime driving – and with that less visibility – as the days shorten. But most importantly, snow and ice on the roadways, in particular black ice, […]
You get into a car accident in Michigan. You have a lot going on. Thoughts are racing through your mind. Who is going to pay for the damage to my car? What about my medical bills? What about my injuries? Then during this all this confusion, the insurance company for the guy who caused the […]
Key Points of This Article: In Michigan, excessive speed is a factor in nearly 20% of all fatalities in motor vehicle crashes and 16% of suspected serious injuries. Drivers who speed are likely to have more aggressive driving habits that put other motorists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists at risk. The highest number of excessive speed […]
Key Points of This Article: In 2019, there were 535,721 drivers involved in 314,376 motor vehicle crashes in Michigan. Of those crashes, 74,963 persons were injured, primarily while traveling in a passenger car, SUV, or van. Michigan experienced the highest number of motor vehicle crashes in November, while the highest number of motor vehicle crashes […]
Uninsured Motorist Benefits – Michigan Car Insurance There are over 3 million commercial and private vehicles in Michigan. Although liability insurance is mandatory in Michigan, unfortunately due to its high cost many of these vehicles are not insured. In fact, in some areas of the state it is estimated more than 30% of private vehicles […]
The Michigan No-Fault law and Michigan automobile law changed dramatically this month with the sale of new Michigan auto policies to policyholders. For the first time since the no-fault law was introduced in the early 1970s, motorists throughout the state can now buy policies with limited PIP (personal injury protection) options. PIP coverage acts as […]
Key Points of This Article: Motorcycle Insurance Options That Best Protect Injured Riders According to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, nearly 260,000 motorcycles are registered in Michigan each year, resulting in about 2,750 crashes. Motorcycle accidents often involve some of the worst-case scenarios and injuries, including catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries that […]
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 […]
