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
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
Effects of Workers’ Compensation “Reform”: Is this the Future of the Michigan Auto No-Fault System?
There are some interesting parallels between the results of recent workers’ compensation reforms and what the future could hold for Michigan Auto No-Fault Law Workers’ compensation was in the news quite a bit last week. NPR, teaming up with ProPublica, conducted an investigation into workers’ compensation systems across the country,
Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Michigan
What might be causing them, and what you need to know to protect yourself in the event you are involved in a pedestrian accident. On Michigan Radio’s website is an interesting, yet alarming, article on the rise of pedestrian deaths, not across the nation, but specifically in Michigan. In fact,
Victims of Road Rage Car Accidents Have Legal Rights
Road Rage Accident Victims Are Covered under Michigan No-Fault Law It’s a jungle out there on Grand Rapids roads these days. Between potholes, ice, and congestion, there are enough irritants to cause road rage in the less patient among us. So consider the following hypothetical. You or someone you know
The Legislature Amends the Disqualification Provisions in the Michigan No-Fault Act
SB 1140 adds an additional exclusion to coverage under Michigan no-fault law: those who steal or knowingly use a stolen vehicle cannot access no-fault PIP benefits Auto no-fault reform was a hot topic during the Michigan Legislature’s lame-duck session. However, SB 1140 was the only bill the Legislature passed affecting
Recent winter weather-related accidents should serve as a cautionary tale
The sheer number of car accidents in Michigan this week should be a reminder to us all that we need to exercise great caution when driving in the winter Throughout this past week, Michigan has been hammered with ice, snow, and dangerously low temperatures. Winter has certainly returned to our
Big Victory for Auto No-Fault Medical Providers
Wyoming Chiropractic v Auto-Owners reaffirms a medical providers’ right to file lawsuits directly against auto insurance companies that fail to pay for services rendered By: George T. Sinas On December 9, 2014, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an important unanimous, published Opinion which reaffirms the right of medical providers who
Michigan HB 5951: Does it go far enough in regulating Uber?
HB 5951 would impose state-wide regulation of ride-sharing companies such as Uber, but there are questions about whether it’s enough Discussions about Uber have picked up once again, not just because of all of the negative press as of late, but due to House Bill 5951. It was introduced on