Category: Accidents

May 31, 2023

If you or a loved one has been injured in an intersection accident in Michigan, you may be able to recover pain and suffering compensation, past and future economic loss, No-Fault benefits, and money damages to cover your vehicle repair costs. If you’ve lost a loved one, your family may be able to file a …

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May 23, 2023

Chameleon carriers – dangerous trucking companies using new names to hide history of safety violations – are 3 times more likely to cause a truck accident

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May 19, 2023

The best truck accident lawyers are at Michigan Auto Law based on proven results. We have more top reported truck crash settlements and trial verdicts than any other attorney or law firm in the state. We’re the only Michigan law firm board certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  Steven …

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May 12, 2023

If you were involved in a truly minor car accident and suffered no injury, then you don’t need a lawyer (although depending on your state, you may eventually need one for property damage claims or for traffic court). But was your car accident truly “minor?” Many insurance companies are now using a new playbook to discourage …

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April 22, 2023

Auto accident settlements rarely exceed the policy limits, but it does happen when the circumstances are right. It happens when a jury returns an over-policy-limits verdict or where the at-fault driver has sufficient assets to pay in excess of his or her coverage. It may also occur when there is an insurer “bad faith.” An …

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April 12, 2023

Truck rollover accidents are often preventable and are most commonly caused by the negligence of the truck driver; however other drivers on the road can be at-fault. Driving behaviors that typically lead to these accidents are: speeding, driver distraction, reckless steering and unsafe loading of the tractor trailer. Other factors that can cause these truck …

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April 5, 2023

If someone happens to be killed in a car accident in Michigan, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought on behalf of the family members and any dependents to seek compensation from the at-fault, negligent driver responsible for the crash. Additionally, family members may also recover No-Fault survivor’s loss benefits from the deceased driver’s own …

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April 4, 2023

Michigan is both a No-Fault insurance state and a tort threshold state, meaning Michigan has a crash injury threshold and special rules that apply to suing someone after a car accident. These unique requirements apply to filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who causes a crash for pain and suffering compensation, lost wages, medical …

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March 17, 2023

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 …

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