Do you own a vehicle? Most people would find that to be a pretty straightforward question. However, for the purposes of Michigan’s auto no-fault law, the answer may not always be so simple. Further, the answer may control whether or not you may sue the other driver for pain and
Entitlement to No-Fault PIP Benefits Might be Trickier than You Think
If you are injured in a car accident in Michigan, in order to receive coverage under our Michigan No-Fault Insurance Act, the injury must “aris[e] out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle as a motor vehicle . . . .” Stated another way, to receive no-fault
A Cautionary Tale about Auto No-Fault Benefits
Michigan car accident victims and their medical providers should be aware of Guardian Angel Healthcare v Progressive Insurance, a recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision concerning auto no-fault benefits. In Guardian, the auto accident victim settled his claim for no-fault benefits with his no-fault insurer, Progressive Insurance. Progressive and the
Determining No-Fault coverage can be complex, as seen in Tienda
A factor in determining who is entitled to auto no-fault coverage is where an insured party is domiciled (where they reside). This no-fault coverage determination can be complicated if it is unclear where the insured resides – whether they are a Michigan resident or a resident of another state. A
Lansing Attorney George T. Sinas receives the Catalina Andres Humanitarian Award
The Sinas Dramis Law Firm, based in Lansing, MI, is proud to announce that on Friday, December 13, 2013 its President, George T. Sinas, was awarded the Catalina Andres Humanitarian Award for his ongoing and untiring efforts to protect the Michigan Auto No-Fault law. The award was given by the
Michigan Pedestrians Get No-Fault Benefits If Victims Of Car Accidents
One vital aspect of our Michigan auto no-fault system is that both drivers and pedestrians get no-fault benefits to aid them in their post-car accident care and recovery. This type of pedestrian no-fault benefit was discussed in a decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Wutwut v Farm Bureau. In
The New Auto No-Fault Reform Bill (HB 4612)
The New Auto No-Fault Reform Bill (HB 4612) Significantly Limits the Rights and Benefits of Catastrophically Injured Michigan Auto Accident Victims By: George T. Sinas On April 23, 2013, the new Auto No-Fault Reform Bill HB 4612 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. The Bill imposes unprecedented dollar cap
Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law Faces Renewed Opposition
John Barnes of MLive reported recently that the Michigan Motorcycle Helmet law giving motorcyclists a choice regarding whether or not to wear a bike helmet is receiving renewed pressure from opposition groups consisting of medical associations, law enforcement groups, and insurance companies. The law, which went into effect in Michigan on
Auto Accident Related Deaths for Teens on the Rise
The number of teenage drivers dying in auto accidents is on the rise, according to a new study released this week. Specifically, 240 teen drivers died nationally between January and June of 2012, a jump of more than 19% from the 202 who lost their lives during that same period
House v Farm Bureau: Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Ambulance Expense
To state the obvious, being in an auto accident is frightening. In addition, the post-crash environment can be disorienting, with police and EMTs whizzing about, not to mention the continuing presence of traffic. In a chaotic environment as such, it’s hard to self-diagnose whether you have an injury. Some injuries