Why You Must Buckle Up in the Back Seat In the state of Michigan, children must be properly buckled into a rear car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet 9-inches tall. A back seat safety belt must be worn. There is no grey area…
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Some auto accident clients want to resolve their cases as soon as possible. Others want their day in court before a jury trial. But sometimes, your no-fault lawsuit won’t be resolved through the courts at all. Sometimes, your case may go to auto accident arbitration instead of trial. Arbitration as an Alternative…
After a serious car crash, you may not think you have the money to pay the attorney fees for a highly experienced auto accident attorney. But Michigan law and contingency fee agreements are designed to make high-quality legal representation available to everyone. When you are facing piles of hospital bills,…
You may know that after an auto accident you have to file a claim with your auto insurance provider. But do you know when to file the claim, what to include, or to do if the claim is denied? That’s why you need an attorney who specializes in the auto insurance claim…
Most Michigan residents know they are legally required to carry car insurance on all of their motor vehicles. But what are you required to have? And what additional insurance is a good idea? Michigan No-Fault Insurance Every Michigan driver must carry no-fault insurance on their vehicles. No-fault actually includes three…
After an auto accident it is always a good idea to see a doctor. Often, though, there is no choice. A car crash can easily land you in the hospital for days, weeks, or longer. While you are there, here are some tips on what to do to help your no-fault insurance…
It may seem a little hard to believe, but your no-fault insurance won’t cover intentional harm done to you with a vehicle. But you should file a claim anyway, because issues of intentional harm aren’t as clear as they first appear. No-Fault Benefits and Intentional Harm If you cause intentional harm…
After an auto accident, the last thing on your mind is probably whether or not you should be posting on social media. But Michigan’s electronic discovery laws could bring your innocent status update back to haunt you. Insurance company lawyers spend a lot of time and money to become experts…
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Michigan, you will quickly become acquainted with Michigan’s no-fault system. As someone injured in a car crash, you need to understand the details of Michigan’s no-fault laws and understand your rights and options under the no-fault system so that you…
If you have been hurt in an accident, you have the right to be compensated for your physical injuries, emotional harm, and financial loss. In a car accident, your first source for compensation is your own No-Fault insurance. For other accidents, including pedestrian accidents, motorcycle crashes, and boat accidents, Michigan law…
What Governmental Immunity Means to Your Pedestrian Injury Lawsuit When a pedestrian accident happens, there can be a lot of players involved. The pedestrian, the motorist, but what about the city? Sometimes poorly maintained sidewalks put pedestrians in harm’s way, causing serious accidents. But that doesn’t mean you will necessarily…
Common Traumatic Brain Injuries happen on a daily basis. Television medical dramas are peppered with diagnoses, injuries, and treatments, but when you hear a medical term for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it has happened to you or someone you love, the significance of the situation is altered tremendously. A TBI…
Some injuries show up clearly immediately after a car crash. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easily identified right away. But traumatic brain injury (TBI) can work differently. Unless the accident victim, family, friends, and doctors know what to look for, TBI can go undetected, making it far harder to treat later…
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in a car crash, your doctors might use several methods or tests to determine whether you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), issue a diagnosis, and prepare an appropriate treatment plan. TBI testing is a necessary step in…
After a serious car accident, early diagnosis of any traumatic brain injury (TBI) is key to successful and complete recovery. But Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis can be difficult, and some emergency room doctors will miss it. In other cases, the symptoms of traumatic brain injury won’t even be apparent until…
The Michigan No-Fault Act is designed to protect all motorists against financial tragedy resulting from a motor vehicle collision. In most cases, that involves a no-fault insurance policy held by the driver or owner of a vehicle. But in some rare cases, there is no policy that applies. When that…
Michigan requires every car owner to maintain No-Fault auto insurance that covers his or her injuries in the event of an accident. But there are still thousands of drivers on Michigan roads without that insurance. If you get into an auto accident with one of these drivers, or if you…
You get no-fault auto insurance to make sure you will be covered after a car accident. But what do you do when that claim gets denied? Auto insurance claim denials can cause injured motorists and their families a lot of unnecessary distress. But the auto insurance companies seem to have…
For many car accident victims, their initial consultation is the first time they have ever met with a lawyer. Many consultations end by signing a contract for contingency attorney fees. But what does that mean? What Is a Contingent Attorney Fees Agreement Historically, and in many other areas of the…
If you have been in a serious car accident, you likely missed some work, whether it was to attend doctors’ appointments, go through physical therapy, or were unable to work during your recovery. Regardless of your field and abilities, an accident can make it very hard to work and earn at…
You probably don’t treat injured auto accident patients just for the money, but getting paid certainly is important. Increasingly, automobile insurance providers are making it difficult for medical care providers to get their bills paid. One way to ensure that you are among the doctors getting paid out of a…
If you have provided medical services to patients after an auto accident, you are entitled to have your medical billing paid by the patient’s no-fault auto insurance company. But the auto insurance industry has made a business practice of denying, refusing, or contesting most serious auto injuries, even when they…
How are Pre-existing Conditions and No-Fault Benefits Handled? Not every auto accident victim is in perfect health when the crash happens. But just because you were seeing a doctor before the accident doesn’t mean you will be cut off from no-fault benefits. Find out how pre-existing conditions can affect your…
Are you feeling lost and alone after your accident? Was your accident the result of someone’s incompetence? Are you now experiencing damages such as lost wages, medical bills, and more? If you answer yes to these questions, then you may want a Michigan personal injury lawyer for help recovering compensation for your…
Being injured in an accident is stressful enough, but now you have to file a personal injury lawsuit? It may seem like too much trouble to deal with, but the results could be worth the time and effort. For one thing, you don’t have to handle a lawsuit by yourself….
Car accidents have the potential to cost you thousands in damages. From dealing with property damage to paying your medical bills, car accidents are extremely stressful situations. You’re never truly ready for all of the hurdles associated with an auto accident. To make matters worse, you have to deal with confusing legal terminology…
Uber is a very convenient service that allows you to get a ride nearly anywhere. Over the last few years, the service has become extremely popular and has become a necessity for some people. However, the service can also be dangerous due to the nature of how it operates. You’re…
When you are injured in a car accident and someone else was at fault, filing a car accident lawsuit can be the best way to obtain compensation for any damages you’ve suffered. Although a lawsuit may take longer than simply contacting your insurance, it can help you receive the settlement you deserve. Often, when…
Crosswalk accidents have been on the rise throughout the nation with The Governors Highway Safety Association reporting that 6,227 pedestrians were killed by motor vehicles in 2018. Although not all of these deaths occurred at crosswalks, it’s safe to assume that a large majority of them did. Intersections are one of the most high-risk…
Most people have used an Uber as a means of transportation at least once, and you probably already know it can be a great way to get around. The drivers are often at your location within minutes as opposed to the lengthier wait time often experienced with taxi or van…
