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Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law History

The Michigan Legislature enacted no-fault insurance laws in 1973, requiring that all vehicles be insured with at least a minimum amount of coverage. The Michigan No-Fault Act sets out what coverage must be purchased, and outlines minimum amounts for required coverage. They also set out parameters for allowable lawsuits against third parties. The thinking behind the 1973 enactment was that many of those severely harmed in car accidents were often under-compensated and the poor were forced to settle for lesser amounts than they were due because of economic necessity.

By requiring coverage — guaranteeing that injured parties could recoup monetary losses associated with their injuries — the State of Michigan endeavored to create a more balanced approach. In other states where the tort system prevails, drivers involved in auto accidents often have to go after the other driver’s insurance carrier to get full compensation for their losses.

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AV Peer Review Rated

Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

Michigan Super Lawyer

Top 5% of Attorneys in Michigan

Michigan Super Lawyer features only the Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan.

3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
have been featured as

Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Only 5% of Law Firms in the U.S. Qualify

Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.