The Michigan seat belt laws, which first took effect in 1985, have achieved a usage rate of more than 94%. It is a primary offense not to wear a seatbelt, which means the police can stop and ticket a driver for not wearing one. There are different rules for the front and rear seat occupants …
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If you are filing a lawsuit after a car accident in Michigan, there are 3 types of cases you may have. You may be able to file a claim for your injuries and pain and suffering, which is known as a tort or a third-party case. Other cases include a first-party case for No-Fault benefits …
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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. Survivor’s loss compensation for death in a car accident in Michigan …
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Our Michigan Auto Law attorneys want to thank our clients for the honor of helping you and for placing your trust in us; We accomplished so much together in 2020 This “Year In Review” blog has become a yearly tradition. I also cannot stress enough that we could not have accomplished what we did in …
Automobile crash victims should avoid posting on social media after a car accident. Insurance companies, defense lawyers and adjusters regularly check your accounts, hoping to find a photo, video or post to argue you aren’t as hurt as you claim, or to use as a basis to deny benefits and compensation you are legally entitled …
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To address how many accidents are caused by semi trucks, it is important to note that a majority of these crashes are brought on by drivers of the passenger car. These type of fatal crashes account for 13% of all fatal accidents nationwide. The most common reasons for these types crashes include speeding, driver distraction, …
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Hip pain after a car accident often occurs when the force of an automobile crash causes a victim to suffer injury to the hip. The most common causes of soreness and discomfort is a fracture or dislocation. If untreated it can lead to long-term, chronic pain, gait change and disability. Surgery, including partial and full …
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Seat belt syndrome describes the situation when a car accident victim has seat belt marks on his or her abdomen and chest and is found to have suffered injuries in those areas as a result of his or her safety belt being activated during a car crash. Injuries may include internal organ damage and spine …
Car accident trauma is a real and serious condition. It most often takes the form of a TBI, PTSD, mental trauma, emotional distress, or an adjustment disorder. It can interfere with an individual’s medical recovery, ability to return to work, engage in activities of daily living, and in severe cases, to productively resume their pre-automobile …
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