Text 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…
DetailsMany gas stations throughout the State have been using a misleading tactic to display their gas prices. You probably already know what I’m talking about by that sentence alone. If you haven’t noticed, many stations also feature a car wash option when filling your tank. There’s nothing wrong with providing a car wash at a…
DetailsA new study shows that Michigan has the highest car insurance rates in the entire country. A comprehensive study was done by CarInsuranceQuotes.com. The study compared states based on the percentage of the annual median household income that car insurance makes up. For example, if a person were to make $40k a year in a…
DetailsAs 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…
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