Despite the fact that automotive safety has improved dramatically over the past two decades, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that the last five years have seen a higher rate of accidents and fatalities than the 12 years before that. As such, Michigan car accident attorneys have seen an influx of victims injured…
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We highly recommend that you never speak to the insurance company without an attorney when it comes to your personal injury protection or bodily injury claims. Why? Because insurance companies have every incentive to find a reason to delay or deny your claim. When Speaking To The Insurance Company Every Answer Counts Simple questions like,…
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Getting in a car accident can be a traumatic and painful experience. Add to that the confusion that comes while healing and trying to make sense of the intricacies of Michigan’s No-Fault and tax laws, you may be left wondering, are your no-fault benefits taxable? While most payments made to an injured victim after a…
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Following a car accident, adrenaline runs high and it’s common to experience some shock. There’s an urgency to gather and exchange information with the other driver, document damages, file a police report, and recall the moments leading up to the accident. But you want to avoid accidentally giving too much information or saying something that…
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If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Detroit, seeking compensation for your injuries and losses as well as navigating Michigan’s No-Fault and Comparative Fault Auto Insurance policies while recovering may seem like an insurmountable challenge. Most auto insurance companies will award compensation for an accident injury claim for obvious losses from a car…
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Legally speaking, a “pedestrian” refers to anyone walking on foot, using a motorized or non-motorized wheelchair or mobility device, horse and buggy operators and passengers, horse riders, skiers, and skaters. It’s generally safe to assume that pedestrians have the right of way in most circumstances, but there are a few laws that dictate where pedestrians…
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Did you know that in Michigan there is no legal maximum under the law as to how much money you can recover for pain and suffering after a car accident? The thing is, calculating damages for pain and suffering is tricky. After all, pain and suffering are harder to put a number on than economic…
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Michigan’s new No-Fault Law changed how individuals can manage their medical expenses if injured as a result of an auto accident. Michigan State law now allows consumers to opt-out of medical expenses when selecting their auto insurance policy as a way to potentially save on premiums. Yet that may not be the best strategy. That’s…
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The period after an auto accident in Michigan can be stressful. Besides recovering from physical and mental trauma, you will be dealing with insurers, police, and healthcare providers. All this stress can affect your ability to make the right decisions. Fortunately, the auto accident checklist below will help you think clearly if you ever find…
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At the beginning of March, an 8-mile stretch of eastbound I-696 closed from Lahser Road to I-75. While we all understand that resurfacing roads is essential to their upkeep and safety, when large swaths of busy highways are shut down to do this work, it creates a major inconvenience. You’re already aware of this if…
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