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I was recently interviewed on Oakland Connection, which airs on public television channels across Oakland County. The host, Timothy Burns (also a very good lawyer who handles many different areas of law), asked my opinions as a Michigan accident lawyer on some possible changes in Michigan law.
We discussed the details of the proposed bills to cut Michigan No-Fault benefits, as well as the current proposal to repeal our motorcycle helmet requirement.
Here’s the full show:
As I told Tim, the insurance industry and the insurance lobby smell opportunity with all three branches of government in Republican hands, so they argue – even though No-Fault is considered by everybody as the best auto insurance in the country – that No-Fault in Michigan must be dramatically altered, because it’s still a little more expensive than it is in other states. There are of course, some very simple solutions that preserve the system and dramatically cut the costs of auto No-Fault insurance for Michiganders – but those involve regulating what insurance companies charge for No-Fault, like they are regulated in almost all other states (That proposal is dead in the water today).
I also told Tim that repealing Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law will only put our motorcyclists in danger of traumatic brain injury and death after a motorcycle accident; and burden Michigan taxpayers who will have to pay for their medical care.
There are a lot of really dangerous consequences of these proposals that are not getting out to the public.
Oakland Connection features stories concerning people, topics, and places of interest with a connection to Oakland County, Michigan. It was a great opportunity to be featured on this show, and to get the word out about how dangerous these looming legislative developments will be for Michigan residents.
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Happy Labor Day everyone.
– Steven Gursten is recognized as one of the nation’s top accident attorneys handling serious auto accident cases and No-Fault insurance litigation. He writes about the importance of Michigan’s No-Fault law, and is available for comment.
Related information to protect yourself:
7 reasons every state should pass a motorcycle helmet law requirement
Michigan motorcycle accident FAQs
Michigan No-Fault insurance resource center
Michigan Auto Law is the largest law firm exclusively handling car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases throughout the entire state. We have offices in Farmington Hills, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Sterling Heights to better serve you. Call (248) 353-7575 for a free consultation with one of our accident attorneys.
I disagree with the helmet law.32 states have not raised their rates when they repealed their helmet law and none have lowered theirs when enacting the law
helmets can cause more damage than they save If you force me to wear it,and I prove it caused my condition can I sue the state?canI sue the helmet approver?DOT.however if I have my own choice can I sue anyone?mcca can’t be collected unless the car hit’s us.Do you know what the mcca money buy’s in the real world?or do you just see the nunbers