On April 23rd, 2015, The House Insurance Committee passed a revised version of Senate Bill 248 with a vote of 9-6. This bill spent a very short amount of time senate and house. It will most likely be voted on the floor this very week. Why the big hurry? They are also adding a provision…
DetailsEven though this hasn’t been covered by many news outlets, there is a set of senate bills that hopes to increase the transparency on how exactly the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association calculates their rates. They were introduced last month without much notice from anyone. Governor Rick Snyder has openly stated that he wants to focus…
DetailsSepsis Infections Caused by Medical Malpractice Sepsis is a life-threatening condition. It is basically your body’s response to an infection and can cause tissue damage, organ failures, and even death. Your body naturally releases certain chemicals to fight off an infection. When the body cannot handle these chemicals, this triggers changes that can result in…
DetailsThere is no question that Seat Belts save lives in automobile accidents. In fact, they annually prevent as many as 15,000 car crash fatalities. Given the importance of this safety equipment, have you ever wondered why school buses don’t utilize this life saving technology? Why hasn’t the NHSTA made this a requirement for all school…
DetailsShould I Seek Medical Attention After a Car Crash? Moments after a car crash, it is normal to feel confused and disoriented. Your body has just been subjected to intense trauma. However, walking away seemingly unscathed in a vehicular crash is possible. Or is it? It is a common scenario in a vehicular crash. The…
DetailsAccording to the 2014 edition of “Injury Facts,” the National Safety Council’s injury and fatality report, the use of cellphones causes 26 percent of car accidents in the United States. On the heels of such data, should Michigan—and other states that do not ban the use of cellphones by all drivers—consider banning cellphone use by…
DetailsBuckling up is always a good safety precaution, no matter where you are. In Michigan, there is a seat belt law in place to help minimize casualties during accidents. The state has a primary seat belt law, so do not be surprised if you get a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Michigan’s Seat…
DetailsText messaging is the most common form of distracted driving, and a New Jersey lawsuit is testing the notion that the sender of a text message should be held liable. It’s believed to be the first lawsuit of it’s kind in the country. The case is actually quite interesting. It involved two motorcyclists that were…
DetailsShould You Add Your Teenager to Your Car Insurance in Michigan? In theory, all members of your family driving your vehicle should be included in the auto insurance policy covering your car. After all, it pays to be cautious and prepared, and you’ll be in less financial risk if your insurance company acknowledges the person…
DetailsShould You Insure Your Trailer in Michigan? Hauling a trailer around Michigan as you travel around for the summer is a great idea. Unfortunately, car accidents do happen on the road, and trailers can be caught by a rear-end collision or by a negligent driver. Thinking about the repairs for your trailer, not to mention…
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