Will no-fault reform efforts include insurance companies that fail to provide benefits for no legitimate reason? The legislative session is slated to begin in a matter of days and we’re expecting that the topic of Michigan no-fault reform is going to one of the topics that are front and center
Grand Rapids personal injury attorney participates in WGVU “Ask the Lawyer” Segment
Tom Sinas, one of our auto accident attorneys in Grand Rapids, answered questions about Michigan no-fault law and bicycle law Tom Sinas, one of our Grand Rapids car accident lawyers, appeared on WGVU’s “Ask the Lawyer” with Shelley Irwin on June 11, 2015 (see the video below). Tom joined local
D-Insurance Update: A Closer Look at Michigan SB 288 (S-3)
Michigan SB 288 (S-3), in its current form, would provide second-class auto insurance to those who cannot otherwise afford traditional no-fault insurance policies. In an effort to address the problem of excessively high auto insurance rates in Detroit, SB 288 was recently introduced by Senator Virgil Smith. The Senate Insurance
Is D-Insurance One Step Closer to Becoming Reality?
The Detroit auto insurance plan, “D-Insurance,” was voted out of the Senate Insurance Committee earlier this week Mayor Duggan’s Detroit auto insurance plan, coined “D-Insurance,” may be a step closer to becoming an option for those in the city who face high auto insurance costs. Michigan Senate Bill 288, as passed
Be Wary of Those Calling for No-Fault “Reform”
Often, those no-fault “reforms” will do more harm than good for those who could benefit from no-fault the most: each and everyone one of us. While another week has gone by without any legislative action on Michigan no-fault reform, specifically SB 248, a version of which is now stalled on
The Problems with D-Insurance, the Proposed Detroit Auto Insurance Plan
In an effort to combat high auto insurance rates in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan has proposed D-Insurance; however, there is much to be concerned about in this plan. In an effort to address the excessively high auto insurance rates that insurers charge Detroiters, the Mayor of Detroit recently issued the
Michigan SB 288 proposes a separate auto insurance plan for Detroit
It’s no secret that the cost of auto insurance for those who live in Detroit is astronomically high. It’s also no surprise that many who live in Detroit forgo auto insurance completely – probably in large part to its high cost. As debates continue about the cost of car insurance
Concerned about SB 248 and No-Fault Reform? Learn how you can contact your representatives.
The no-fault reform debate in Michigan is in its critical juncture – learn how to make your voice heard The debate over Michigan SB 248, legislation that would drastically reform our state’s current auto no-fault insurance system, continues. By now, you have probably heard from a number of interested parties
Fact-checking the “Fact Checkers” on Michigan Auto No-Fault Reform
Be sure you can distinguish fact, fiction during SB 248 debate There is so much information to keep up with during this latest no-fault reform debate stemming from Michigan SB 248. As the bill is just one vote away from changing the no-fault system as we know it, it is important that
Are the lawmakers advocating for no-fault reform looking out for the people of Michigan?
Money from the insurance industry likely to blame for fast-tracking SB 248 Ross Jones, an investigative reporter from WXYZ in Detroit, published a telling article a couple of days ago regarding the Michigan insurance industry and some of our state’s legislators as it relates to SB 248, the latest no-fault