There 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…
Over 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…
Michigan 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…
The 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…
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…
If you have been injured due to a car accident, then you might be suffering physically, emotionally, and even financially, and you might be entitled to financial compensation. Under the law, a person might be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, and also an entitlement of no fault benefits which can include; payment…
There 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…
What can be seen as a new change to the Michigan’s No-fault Law may make it more difficult for people to obtain their no-fault benefits. In many instances a person involved in an automobile accident is severely injured. They are taken to the hospital where they might spend days or weeks becoming stabilized. Due to…
