It may not be conventional, but yes, you can sue your parent, child, or other family member if their negligence injures you! Several years ago, I represented a sweet, young 7-year-old girl who was severely injured when her mom ran a red light, and their car was hit broad-side. This young girl was ejected [...]
A while back, one of my clients had their collision claim denied, as a result of their alleged failure to notify their insurance company that they had a new driver in the household. Their 18-year-old daughter had been driving for a couple years, but they did not inform their agent when she became a [...]
I've written to you before about the change in the Michigan No-Fault Statute wherein you can now elect limited medical coverage as opposed to the unlimited coverage we have always had. Again, I strongly urge you to elect the unlimited medical coverage! Besides that choice, there are other aspects of your coverage that are [...]
My legal career is based around representing individuals who have sustained serious or fatal injuries in an accident, and I take that responsibility very seriously. As Michigan temperatures warm up, I’m sure you are seeing that more bicyclists are taking to city streets and sidewalks. Although riding a bicycle is a common and fun [...]
Regardless of location, extreme weather conditions are one of the main causes of car accidents I handle. Common roadway annoyances such as construction and potholes become dangerous during a serious downpour. Therefore, as the seasons change and spring showers begin to fall, it is important that motorists keep in mind some helpful tips intended [...]
As the temps rise and the sun shows up a bit more here in Michigan, the time has come for motorcycle enthusiasts to hit the road. Michigan’s picturesque roads offer the perfect backdrop for riders to embrace the freedom and thrill of hitting the open road. However, sharing the road with motorcycles requires extra [...]
Every driver shares the responsibility of keeping the roads safe. While most people follow traffic laws and drive attentively, there are times when you may encounter someone who appears to be driving under the influence or distracted behind the wheel. Knowing how to respond in these situations can help protect you, your passengers, and [...]
With Drivers Ed courses filling up as spring approaches, permitted and newly licensed teens will be spending more time on the roads. Unfortunately, the most at-risk group of drivers for a car accident are teenagers, as they are (obviously) the most inexperienced on the road. In fact, they have the highest crash risk of [...]
When you’re injured in a car accident due to someone else's negligence, a personal injury attorney becomes your shield. But amidst the multitude of personal injury auto lawyers throughout the state, how do you make the right choice? As attorneys specializing in auto accident cases, we strive to secure the maximum compensation for the pain [...]
With GPS systems, smart phones, and in-dash radio and internet systems, there is no lack of distractions inside your vehicle. High-tech cars have all of the different amenities to keep you entertained, but do they keep you safe? The United States Department of Transportation has issued guidelines to help drivers steer clear of distractions [...]
