As the majority of Michigan drivers already know, driving and texting is now illegal in the state. The ban officially took place on the 1st of July, and drivers now face a $100 dollar fine for their first offense. The second offense sees steeper penalties, and drivers will be subject to a $200 dollar fine.…
DetailsScience speaks volumes. So if you are in an automobile accident, your attorney may hire an expert accident reconstructionist. These expert witnesses are usually trained in physics and biomechanics. They have the professional training and experience to analyze the forces involved in a crash to determine the velocity, acceleration, and other factors leading up to…
DetailsShoppers for high powered fireworks will now find themselves freed from yesteryear’s staunch fireworks regulations by newly passed laws within the state of Michigan. Always a strict enforcer of fireworks prohibition, Michigan has kept a close eye on the sales and purchase of fireworks and caused in-state buyers to often travel great distances across state…
DetailsLast week the MCAA (Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association) augmented the rate to cover no-fault advantages from $145 to $175, a thirty dollar raise for all drivers in Michigan. The majority drivers shall see this as a huge reason why no-fault oughtn’t to last in Michigan. Don’t allow this raise fool you; it is just a…
DetailsDetails concerning the Motorcycle Helmet Law in Michigan and When the Law Takes Effect Passengers and riders will no longer be forced to wear a motorcycle helmet in the state of Michigan. In order to be legal on the road without a helmet, there are a few conditions in which the rider or passenger must…
DetailsThe Michigan legislature is feverishly working to banish the no-fault law currently on the books. Banishing this law could cost people in Michigan a significant amount of money. This is a hot topic for Michigan residents dealing with accident laws concerning injured drivers. The current no-fault law allows accident victims, who suffer from serious injuries,…
DetailsStarting in August 2012, the Michigan Worker’s Compensation Appellate Commission will merge with the Michigan Employment Security Board of Review. This new state agency comes as a result of an executive order that was recently signed by Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. The new commission will focus on appeals that are related to Michigan workers comp…
DetailsDriver Responsibility Fee, do I have to pay? – Snyder Passes Law in Michigan There was a new law in Michigan that is going to abolish responsibility fees for particular offenses by drivers. Offenses that have taken place after October 1, 2011 will no longer be calculated under the driver responsibility fees. This bill only…
DetailsThere will be a new law in effect very soon for the state of Michigan to protect teen drivers from themselves. A recent study shows that of the 846 fatal car crashes in Michigan 177 were caused by teen drivers. It is common knowledge that individuals under the age of 25 make less efficient decisions…
DetailsA recent study showed that Michigan had a total of 246 drunk driving accidents that resulted in death. This statistic proved that drunk driving was the number one cause of car accident deaths that year. State legislature chose to take action against this epidemic and came of with the “Michigan Super Drunk Law”. They hoped…
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