Prior to 1973, a person involved in an automobile accident in Michigan would sue the person who was “at fault” for the accident for all the damages caused. These damages would include damages to the automobile, payment for lost wages and lost earning capacity, medical bills and pain and suffering caused by the accident include…
DetailsThe No Fault Act in Michigan was modeled after Uniform Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act and the Motor Vehicle Basic Protection Insurance Plan. Many states have adopted the no fault system and many states since adopting the no fault system have gone back to the common law system due to the complex nature of the…
DetailsLaw Student Krisly Zamor Wins Our 3rd Annual Legal Scholarship for 2016 Krisly’s essay was inspiring and eloquent along with a very strong and impressive academic performance while attending Fordham University School of Law. It is crystal clear that Krisly Zamor is talented, extremely motivated, and wants to be an inspiration to others in the…
DetailsMichigan Is Clearing The Path For Autonomous Vehicles In a clear attempt to lead the nation in policies that “clear the road” for self driving vehicles, 4 bills were signed into law that regulate autonomous driving in Michigan. The package of bills (Senate Bill 995-998) was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at the Automotive Hall…
DetailsOver the last decade, many states across America have banned texting and driving for good reason. You have probably seen the nationwide advertisement campaigns such as the “It Can Wait” themed ads from AT&T attempting to make drivers more aware of the dangers and to make the roads safer. Unfortunately, these tactics don’t seem to…
DetailsThere is still alot of confusion of how car accident insurance works in the State of Michigan even though no-fault has been enacted for years. If you or a loved one was involved in an auto accident, there are several claims that you can file in court for injuries and property damage. Obviously, the amount…
DetailsLaw Student Paul Cozzi Wins Our 4th Annual Legal Scholarship for 2017 Paul Cozzi’s impressive academic performance at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his thoughtful essay made a very strong impression. Paul spent his last year in college volunteering for the Kobe House in Chicago, an organization committed to juvenile justice. Each week…
DetailsInsurance Companies Put Profits Ahead of Policy Holders The general public still feels that auto insurance companies exist to help injured car accident victims when they need financial help after an accident. This is how it should be in the real world but unfortunately, this is simply not the truth at all. The auto insurance…
DetailsHere at The Clark Law Office, we have looked into Traffic Crash and Economic data spanning the last 3 years to give you a better idea of how auto accidents in Michigan have a heavy toll on both human lives and the overall economy. You probably already knew that car accidents are one of the…
DetailsThe most common question we hear from someone filing a personal injury lawsuit is “How much is my injury case worth?” Determining the final dollar amount that your lawsuit settlement or verdict will be worth depends on many different factors. It’s not as simple as adding all of your medical bills and then adding an…
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