Car Accidents

In an automobile accident, you’ll usually turn to your insurance provider to cover your medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and other losses. This is because Michigan is one of 12 states with no-fault insurance laws. While this arrangement may seem more convenient, getting benefits from your insurance policy can be just as challenging. Auto-OwnersRead More

You’re in the passenger seat of a friend’s vehicle on a drive to get lunch. Then, at the intersection of Napier Avenue and Niles Road, a distracted driver runs a red light and crashes into your side of the car, leaving you with a fractured arm and spinal cord injury. You didn’t see it coming,Read More

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Michigan, you’re probably worried about your future. How will you take care of yourself and your family, let alone your mounting medical bills, if you have severe injuries that keep you from working? Motor vehicle accident settlements are meant to cover your current and future medicalRead More

You loaned your car to a friend, and they got in a crash. How will this affect you? Situation One: Your Friend was at Fault for the Crash Michigan has owner’s liability. Under Michigan law, if a person was driving your car, with your “express or implied consent or knowledge,” and got in a crash,Read More

Criminal Prosecution  In Michigan, it is a crime to leave the scene of an accident. Penalties may include fines, jail time, and driver’s license suspension.   A driver involved in a car crash must stop, provide relevant information, show their driver’s license, and assist in securing medical aid. MCL 257.617, MCL 257.617a, MCL 257.618, and MCLRead More

When you’re in a car accident, the first thing you’re likely to do once the shock wears off is check yourself for injuries. If you’re not in pain and don’t see anything worse than a few bruises and scrapes, you may decide to call a tow truck, get a ride home, and notify your insurerRead More

Why is a herniated disc common in a car accident? Car crashes involve strong forces acting on the body. A person’s body can strike parts of the car, such as the windshield, steering column, seat, door, or dashboard. These forces and impacts can strain the discs, causing them to tear. Herniated discs can also occurRead More