Driving in wintry conditions can be extremely challenging. Unfortunately, with Michigan winter driving comes car accidents, including roadway slide-offs and unavoidable collisions. Here are some winter driving tips from our Michigan auto accident attorneys, to help keep you safe as you venture out on the roadways. 1. Be sure your
Child Passenger Safety: Car Seat Laws In Michigan
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. In fact, more than 70 percent of child car seats are improperly installed, leaving our youngest passengers with little protection in a Michigan auto accident. Many child passenger deaths and car accident injuries in Michigan can
Michigan Auto Accidents: Work & Survivors’ Loss Benefits Get Adjustment
The Michigan Department of Insurance has changed the maximum amount of work loss and survivors’ loss benefits that a person injured in a car accident can receive during a 30-day period. Effective October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, the maximum work loss benefit and survivors’ loss benefit that’s payable
Kalamazoo Shooting Should Give Politicians in Lansing Pause Over Uber’s Request for Corporate Immunity
After the Kalamazoo Shooting, Uber should not receive any special treatment by our legislature Michiganders everywhere are reeling from the news of the horrific Kalamazoo shootings that occurred over the weekend. The scope and brazenness of this tragedy strikes all of us to the core. Our thoughts and prayers are
Recent Pedestrian Accidents Should Give Us Pause
With the recent local pedestrian accidents and hit-and-runs, here are a few tips to keep in mind whether you walk or drive. In the past week, there have unfortunately been a number of local pedestrian accidents in the Mid-Michigan area – a number of them have even been hit-and-run incidents,
Amazon Flex: The Future Of Deliveries?
Amazon Flex hires individuals to deliver goods purchased from its Prime Now program. But what happens if a driver is injured in an auto accident? The Amazon Flex program lets individuals deliver goods that customers order via Amazon’s Prime Now program. According to the company’s website, the Amazon delivery program
Fraud and the No-Fault System – What about Insurance Companies?
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
An Update on Michigan SB 248: Will the House Pass this No-Fault Reform Bill?
Michigan SB 248, which would “reform” the no-fault insurance system, will likely be debated and voted on in the House this week. Update, 4/30/15: We have launched a new page dedicated to the current no-fault reform efforts surrounding SB 248. We will keep that page updated as the bill progresses.
Dr. Andary provides video testimony of experiences with No-Fault System
Dr. Andary spoke with CPAN General Counsel Steve Sinas about his unique experiences with the Michigan no-fault system and how it should be preserved. Hundreds of individuals converged on Lansing, Michigan over the past few days in opposition to SB 248, which would, as currently written, have devastating consequences on
Sinas Dramis Attorneys Provide Testimony on SB 248
Steve Sinas and Tom Sinas testified before the House Insurance Committee regarding SB 248 The legislative battle surrounding SB 248, the latest attempt to “reform” Michigan no-fault law, continues, and our Michigan no-fault attorneys have continued to educate not only the general public, but our also lawmakers, about the detrimental effects this