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How does Forbes Magazine rate CURE Auto Insurance – which is the number one worst insurance company in New Jersey and the number two worst in Michigan – as one of the best in the U.S?

Two weeks ago I was driving to the Philadelphia airport to catch my flight home to Detroit. On the way, I saw a CURE Auto Insurance billboard that said CURE has been named one of the best auto insurance companies in the U.S. in 2025 by Forbes Magazine. What the hell is Forbes Magazine thinking? […]

How To Get A Police Report For A Car Accident In Michigan

In Michigan, to get a police report for a car accident you were involved in, you can request a copy of the UD-10 Traffic Crash Report from the state police or the local department that investigated the crash. You will need the date of the crash, your birthday, driver license number and possibly incident number. […]

Types of Brain Injuries from Car Accidents: What To Know

Concussions are one of the most common types of brain injuries from car accidents. It is also common for automobile crash victims to suffer: (1) diffuse axonal injury; (2) hematomas and hemorrhages; (3) brain contusions; (4) edema; (5) skull fracture; (6) penetrating injuries; and (7) second impact syndrome. When you have suffered one of these […]

Michigan Hit And Run Accident Law: What You Need To Know

Under the Michigan hit and run accident law, it is a crime to leave the scene of an automobile crash. If the driver causes a fatality and flees the scene of the crash, he or she faces up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. If you are involved in a crash where […]

Hip Pain After Car Accident: Causes and What To Do

Hip pain after a car accident often occurs when the force of an automobile crash causes a victim to suffer an 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 […]

How To File An Auto Insurance Claim Against Someone in Michigan

It is essential that you know how to file an auto insurance claim against someone in Michigan if you have been in a car accident. The three potential claims that you may have are for No-Fault benefits to cover medical bills and lost wages, for pain and suffering compensation and for a mini tort recovery […]

Colossus Personal Injury Calculator Explained: The What And How

The Colossus personal injury calculator is a computer claims software program that many auto insurance companies use to generate a range of what a settlement value is for an injury based on various factors and location. The premise behind claims assessment software is that settlement values can be continually driven lower over time by calculating […]

Michigan T-Bone Accident Law: Causes, Fault & Legal Options

In Michigan, determining who is at fault in a T-Bone accident can be difficult to prove without a witness. Fault can be shown through evidence gathered at the car crash scene, including driver and witness statements, any videos or surveillance footage, and photos.  Newer cars with “black box” ECM or EDR data can also be downloaded […]

Car Accident FAQ: Do I Sue Driver Or Owner Of Vehicle?

If you have been injured in a car accident in Michigan, you can sue both the at-fault driver and titled owner of the vehicle that struck you. In many cases, the driver and owner will be the same person. However, when they are not, both can be held legally responsible for your car accident. Sue […]

Spine Injury From Car Accident: What You Need To Know

A spine injury from a car accident is a serious and potentially life-altering personal injury. Trauma to the cervical spine, lumbar spine or thoracic spine can damage or sever the spinal cord and cause paralysis from the neck down or from the waist down. Nearly 40% of these injuries are caused by car accidents. The […]

Can You Insure A Car You Don’t Own?

You can insure a car you don’t own in Michigan. The auto No-Fault law doesn’t require that auto insurance be personally purchased by a vehicle’s owner. If there’s a valid No-Fault policy on a vehicle – regardless of who bought it – then the owner will be considered “insured” if injured in a car accident. […]

Hearing Loss After Car Accident: What You Need To Know

Hearing loss after a car accident can result from head impact, neck injury (whiplash), airbag deployment, or loud crash noise. Symptoms may include muffled hearing, tinnitus, or dizziness. Prompt medical and legal help is essential to assess your injury and pursue compensation for treatment and lost income. An experienced lawyer can help you recover the […]