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Michigan Bike Hand Signals: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, bicyclists are required by state law (MCL 257.648) to use bike hand signals when turning left, turning right, or stopping. The law requires a bicyclist to determine that the turn or stop can be made safely and to signal that intention before turning or stopping from a direct line. Failure to signal can […]

Civil Lawsuit For Car Accident In Michigan: Here’s What To Know

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Michigan through no fault of your own, a civil lawsuit for a car accident can help you hold the responsible driver accountable for the pain, suffering, and financial losses they’ve caused — and if your insurance company has failed to pay the No-Fault PIP benefits you’re […]

Suing Someone After A Car Accident In Michigan: FAQs Answered

Navigating our state’s auto crash laws can feel confusing and stressful — especially when you’re already dealing with the physical and emotional toll of a crash. Michigan is both a No-Fault insurance state and a tort threshold state, which means there are specific injury thresholds and rules that apply to suing someone after a car […]

Compensation For Death In Car Accident: What You Need To Know

There are two types of compensation for death in a car accident in Michigan. First, the deceased’s dependents may recover survivor’s loss benefits under Michigan’s auto No-Fault insurance law. Second, the deceased’s family may recover wrongful death damages and payment from the at-fault driver. Michigan No-Fault Survivor’s Loss Benefits (First-Party Claim) Every Michigan auto insurance […]

My Lawyer Is Not Communicating With Me In Michigan, Now What?

If your lawyer is not communicating with you about your case, you need to hire one who will. You deserve to have an attorney who answers your calls and emails, and always keeps you informed about your case. A good lawyer should always be there for you when you need help or have a question. […]

Michigan Car Accident Death Laws: Know Your Legal Rights

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident in Michigan, your family may have both a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver and certain No-Fault survivor’s loss benefits available, since Michigan’s laws are somewhat unique because of the state’s No-Fault auto insurance system. State laws allow you to recover wrongful […]

Michigan Car Accident Settlement Stories: Client Successes & Settlement Amounts

These car accident settlement stories, along with our reviews and client testimonials are why injured victims choose us to be their car accident lawyer

Rental Car Accident In Michigan FAQs: What You Need To Know

Michigan is a no-fault insurance state, which means your own auto insurance policy — specifically your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage — pays for your medical expenses and lost wages after a rental car accident, regardless of who caused the crash. While you may pursue a claim for third-party damages against the at-fault driver, legal […]

Michigan Comparative Negligence Law: What You Need To Know

Michigan uses a modified comparative negligence system, often called the “50% rule.” If you are found 50% or less at fault for a car accident, you can still recover compensation, but your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovering […]

Registering An Out Of State Vehicle In Michigan: Here’s What To Know

If you are not a Michigan resident, but you drive your out-of-state vehicle for more than 90 days in Michigan, you are legally required to register your vehicle with the Michigan Secretary of State. And once this registration requirement is triggered, you are also legally required to purchase and maintain a valid Michigan No-Fault auto […]

Michigan Elderly Driving Laws: What You Need To Know

The Michigan elderly driving laws do not take away a person’s driver’s license once they reach a certain age, nor do they impose age-related requirements for obtaining or renewing a license. However, older drivers can have their driving privileges revoked or restricted depending on their ability to drive safely. Michigan Older Driver Crash Statistics In […]

Sciatica Nerve Damage From Car Accident: Here’s What To Know

When you have suffered sciatica nerve damage from a car accident, you may be able to recover pain and suffering compensation from the at-fault driver and No-Fault benefits from your own auto insurance company to pay for medical bills and lost wages if your injury disables you from working. Causation is usually an issue in […]