In no-fault states, drivers injured in a car accident can rely on their insurance company to cover the cost of damages. This differs from fault-based states, which require drivers to file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company if injured in an accident. Determining the source of coverage may not be as simple if […]
Car accidents are common in Michigan, with the state recording 282,640 crashes in 2021. These accidents cause not only bodily injuries, but they also result in damage to your car. Michigan’s no-fault insurance coverage does not include damages to vehicles in an accident. To get compensated for the damage to your car, you must apply […]
As a driver, everything on the road is not always within your control. You may be driving in the right lane, within the speed limit, and without distractions, and have a pedestrian dart in front of you outside a crosswalk. Such a pedestrian is said to be jaywalking. However, if you hit them, several questions […]
The rule of law governs your actions. When your actions harm another person or entity, negligence laws apply. A roommate may forget to turn off the coffeepot when leaving for work or classes. A neighbor has yet to take down the dead tree in the front yard near the sidewalk. The driver has not used […]
When injured in an accident, victims may be susceptible to unscrupulous “ambulance chasing” tactics and have subpar legal representation. Called “case runners,” ambulance chasers use aggressive tactics to get personal information about accident victims and steer them toward the certain attorneys and doctors who pay the chasers well. Since accident victims are in a crisis, […]
When you’re dealing with the physical, financial, and emotional hardships following a truck accident, it can be easy to put the idea of taking legal action in the back of your mind. However, it is a real situation that should be addressed so you can focus on your recovery after sustaining an injury. Legal action […]
The spinal cord is a soft column of tightly bundled nerve cells that extends from the lower part of the brain down through the lower back, and it is the path of communication between the brain and all parts of the body. Spinal cord injuries can result from damage to the actual spinal cord and […]
Driving on any road, street, or highway can be deadly. Michigan is experiencing an increase in traffic fatalities from 2018 to 2022 of 15%. The total number of auto accidents has risen 4% last year. These increases lead to a rise in drivers’ auto insurance premiums. Part of the problem is Michigan’s no-fault laws that […]
After a car wreck, some drivers and passengers make the mistake of getting out of their vehicle to check the damage or direct traffic. However, this is a dangerous and even fatal action. The dangers of stepping outside your car after a crash are why the Michigan State Police often advise drivers to remain in […]
Determining fault in a Michigan auto accident is more complex than you might assume. Assigning liability can be more challenging when more than two vehicles are involved in the accident. Since every collision is different, determining fault requires thorough investigation, sometimes using experts. This blog delves into how fault is determined in multiple-car accidents. If […]
