UAW Local 652 is holding its 15th annual Lansing motorcycle ride, the “Pride Ride” On Friday, May 15, 2015, the UAW Local 652 is hosting its 15th annual Lansing motorcycle ride, the “Pride Ride.” Held during Michigan’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the goal of the Pride Ride is to promote
Senate Bill 248: The Latest, Dangerous Attempt to “Reform” Michigan Auto No-Fault Law
SB 248 would drastically alter Michigan no-fault law. This is what you need to know. After barely 72 hours of consideration, the Michigan Senate, on April 16, 2015, passed SB 248, which, if enacted, will dramatically alter the Michigan auto no-fault system. This Bill would: (1) significantly reduce reimbursements to
Lansing auto attorney briefs media on Michigan SB 248
Steve Sinas, Lansing attorney and CPAN General Counsel, briefed media outlets on impact of SB 248. As a result of Senate Bill 248, there has been a flurry of action over the past couple of days in the auto no-fault realm, taking place right here in Lansing, Michigan. Our Lansing
Roundabouts may reduce serious personal injury, but not the amount of vehicle damage
A roundabout in Ann Arbor was the scene of 170 crashes in 2014, resulting in quite a bit of property damage – that’s when Michigan mini-tort law may factor in. According to data collected by the Michigan State Police (MSP) regarding accidents taking place at various intersections across the state,
Keynote Speaker at West Michigan Design Week Highlights Future of Prosthetics
Continued improvements in prosthetic limbs will benefit amputees injured in Michigan auto accidents As personal injury lawyers, we want our clients to recover from their injuries and losses to the greatest extent possible, above all else. That’s why we get so excited when we hear about inventions and technological advancements
Michigan Police Now Running License Plates to Detect Uninsured Drivers
In responding to car accidents, law enforcement will now be able to confirm whether or not the drivers involved are insured. Michigan police officers have a new way of detecting uninsured motorists in Michigan, and it could benefit auto accident victims who are injured as a result of the negligence
MCCA Vehicle Assessment Drops for Upcoming Fiscal Year
While the MCCA assessment as decreased, we should not be distracted from the broader issue – transparency. If you have not heard by now, starting July 1, 2015, the per-vehicle assessment made by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) will drop from $186 to $150, a $36 difference. The MCCA determines
Driving too fast for road conditions will result in a ticket
Just ask the 60+ motorists and truckers who were cited in the massive I-94 pile up in January Most of us probably remember the massive pile-up that took place on I-94 in January. It all started with a storm coming through the Kalamazoo area. A semi-truck rear-ended a van, which
Wrong Way Drivers on Mid-Michigan Highways
There have been at least five incidents of wrong-way driving in Lansing since last September. Between 2005 and 2013, there were three. Early this morning, a drunk driver was stopped on I-96 near the Saginaw Highway exit in Delta Township. She was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes, and had
Are Stepchildren covered under a Stepparent’s No-Fault Policy?
Stepparents and stepchildren are related by marriage, even after the child’s biological parent dies – as a result, a stepchild is entitled to no-fault coverage Most of us wouldn’t question the familial ties that are created between stepparents and their stepchildren. But, what happens when a child’s biological parent (who