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Bob Raitt writes Michigan Lawyers Weekly letter to the editor on the destructive nature of tort reform to Michigan families and auto accident victims Personal injury attorney Robert M. Raitt writes Michigan Lawyers Weekly on the failed doctrine of “tort reform” in Michigan. Bob says tort reform has brought: * A hobbled justice system that functions …
New objectively manifested standard – car accident impairment must be visually apparent Steven M. Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on the standard for determining whether an impairment from an auto accident is “objectively manifested” for purposes of the no-fault act’s “serious impairment of body function” threshold. Steve says the definition for objective manifestation …
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Truck accident lawyer Steve Gursten represents victim rear-ended by negligent trucker in Macomb County, who suffered amputation of both legs Attorney Steven M. Gursten is listed in Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his $9 million auto accident settlement, Norris v. Atsalis Brothers Painting Co. The case involved a man who was rear-ended on I-94 in Macomb County …
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Steve Gursten in Michigan lawyer newspaper on mastering the fine art of referral fees Car accident lawyer Steve Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on the practice of making and accepting referrals for personal injury cases. He says the clients are the ones benefiting from attorney fees: “Clients are best served because the referring attorney …
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly says Kreiner v. Fischer produces few wins for plaintiff auto accident victims, even fewer published car accident cases Auto accident lawyer Steven M. Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on the binding precedent in the post-Kreiner v. Fischer era. Gursten says courts have missed the mark on the physician-imposed restrictions issue: “The …
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Truck accident attorney says accident victim hit by negligent trucker suffered neck injuries and back injuries Truck accident attorney Steven Gursten is listed in Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his top 2004 settlement, Buckner v. Hersch’s Lawn Spray. The auto negligence/truck accident case was confidential and resulted in a $1 million settlement for the plaintiff, who sustained personal …
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Organization: Institute of Continuing Legal Education Presenter: Steven M. Gursten Date: 2004 City: Lansing, Michigan Audience: Michigan plaintiffs lawyers About Michigan Auto Law: Michigan Auto Law is the largest law firm exclusively handling car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases throughout the entire state. If you have questions about auto accidents, visit our Auto Accident Resource Center. For more information about …
Auto insurance attorney says knowing how to advise No-Fault cases and when to refer them is critical Insurance attorney Steve Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly about the importance of lawyers having a basic understanding of auto insurance and Michigan’s No-Fault insurance system. He says such knowledge can help attorneys advise clients on insurance coverage …
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Car accident lawyer Steven M. Gursten tells Michigan Lawyers Weekly exactly how he won the rear-end crash case Car accident lawyer Steven M. Gursten is interviewed on his $2.5 million verdict for a low-impact car crash – the largest reported Michigan auto verdict for 2003. The auto accident victim was in a rear-end collision, never lost consciousness …
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Organization: Institute for Continuing Legal Education Presenter: Steven M. Gursten Date: 2003 City: Lansing, Michigan Audience: Michigan No-Fault insurance lawyers About Michigan Auto Law: Michigan Auto Law is the largest law firm exclusively handling car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases throughout the entire state. If you have questions about auto accidents, visit our Auto Accident Resource Center. For more information …
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Auto accident attorney Larry Gursten provides advice for law school students and bar passers in Michigan Lawyers Weekly Larry Gursten, founding partner of Michigan Auto Law, provides advice for law school students and new personal injury lawyers in Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Gursten, who’s been called “Michigan’s auto law guru” and has been practicing for more than 30 …
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Michigan Lawyers Weekly covers our lawyer’s Court of Appeals case involving personal injuries from automatic sliding doors at a store The Michigan Court of Appeals decision Kenkel v. Stanley Works, et al. is covered by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The court ruled that a shopper who was injured by a store’s automatic sliding doors can recover damages for …
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Auto accident lawyer Lawrence E. Gursten in Michigan Lawyers Weekly for his Michigan Court of Appeals case Lawrence Gursten speaks to Michigan Lawyers Weekly about his Michigan Court of Appeals case Fini v. General Motors Corp.. In this case, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled a driver – who was severely injured when her car collided …
Auto lawyer Steve Gursten says uninsured motorist coverage is illusory, and insurance carriers are denying policy holders who have been in car accidents Auto lawyer Steven Gursten tells Michigan Lawyers Weekly that auto insurance carriers who provide underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) in Michigan are acting in bad faith by routinely denying policy holders permission to settle their …
Larry Gursten’s top practice tips for lawyers handing auto accident cases “One of the most well-known auto negligence attorneys in Michigan if not the country…” – Michigan Lawyers Weekly Car accident lawyer Lawrence E. Gursten’s legal career spanning more than 50 years is outlined by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. He shares his top practice tips to …
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Personal injury attorneys Steven Gursten and Lawrence Gursten in the news for noteworthy award for TBI victim The car accident case of Butler v. Anchors Unlimited, Inc. is outlined in Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The traumatic brain injury victim received a $1.4 million settlement. Steve Gursten and Larry Gursten, traumatic brain injury lawyers for the plaintiff, were able to get …
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Michigan personal injury lawyer gives plaintiff and defense ideas for making and defending motions on “serious impairment” – in State Bar of Michigan Negligence Law Section Quarterly Steve Gursten analyzes the controversial No-Fault Law, MCL 500.3135, in an article for all personal injury lawyers in Michigan. He says, “Several decisions seem to contradict each other …
Traumatic brain injury attorney Steve Gursten tells Michigan Lawyers Weekly the personal injury is key “When most lawyers are trying to get some playing time, Steven M. Gursten is already tearing it up in the big leagues – with a $4.25 million dollar verdict on a $100,000 defense offer.” – Michigan Lawyers Weekly Traumatic brain injury …
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Larry Gursten tells Michigan Lawyers Weekly that auto accident lawyer tactics must be used properly for effectiveness Auto accident lawyer Larry Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly on settling a car accident case. He said sending properly constructed pre-lawsuit demand letters to auto insurance adjusters is often the best and most efficient way to …
Car accident lawyer Steve Gursten tells Michigan Lawyers Weekly that commitment is key to successful negotiations Steven M. Gursten is interviewed by Michigan Lawyers Weekly after his soft-tissue injury car accident case settled for five times the defendant’s auto insurance policy limit – even though Allstate normally offers nothing to settle soft-tissue cases. Gursten, who …
