Police Car Causes Accident In Michigan: Can I Sue?
July 21, 2026
You may be able to sue if a police car causes an accident. Under Michigan’s auto law you will first need to prove: (1) an exception to governmental immunity applies; (2) the city and/or the police officer were negligent in operating the patrol cruiser; and (3) your injuries caused you to suffer a serious impairment […]
Civil Lawsuit For Car Accident In Michigan: Here’s What To Know
July 16, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Suing Someone After A Car Accident In Michigan: FAQs Answered
July 15, 2026
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
July 14, 2026
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?
July 13, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
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 […]
Rental Car Accident In Michigan FAQs: What You Need To Know
July 8, 2026
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 […]
Car Accident Out Of State: What Michigan Residents Need To Know
July 2, 2026
If you are a Michigan resident injured in a car accident out of state, you may be able to recover pain and suffering compensation from the at-fault driver and No-Fault benefits from the responsible insurance company. Your own Michigan liability insurance helps provide protection if you cause an automobile crash in another state. Knowing what […]
How Many Accidents Are Caused By Semi Trucks?
July 1, 2026
Nationally, there were approximately 536,424 police-reported crashes involving large trucks (including semi-trucks) in 2022, the most recent year for which full federal data is available. Large trucks accounted for about 5% of all vehicles involved in injury crashes and nearly 10% of vehicles involved in fatal crashes that year. (NHTSA, Large Trucks: 2022 Data) In […]
Car Accident And Not At-Fault In Michigan: What You Need To Know
Being in a car accident that wasn’t your fault is stressful — and in Michigan, it’s made more confusing by the fact that the state’s No-Fault insurance system doesn’t work the way that it sounds like it should. Being not at fault doesn’t mean the other driver’s insurance pays for everything. Instead, your recovery splits […]
