A named-driver exclusion resulted in an insurance company’s inability to recoup the damages it paid. In Frankenmuth Ins Co v Poll, the rather straightforward Michigan Court of Appeals opinion originating from a case out of Kent County Circuit Court, plaintiff insurance company attempted to negate the application of named-driver exclusion within
Recent Case Underscores Importance of Language in Insurance Policies
Grimmett shows the importance of adhering to the provisions of your auto insurance policy – failure to do so can result in the denial of benefits. As lawyers at a firm that has represented thousands of Michiganders involved in auto accidents, we know and can appreciate the importance of the
State Of Michigan: Insurance Sliding Will Not Be Tolerated
“Insurance sliding” shows exactly why discussions about fraud must also include illegal insurance industry practices. Insurance sliding is a deceptive and predatory tactic that’s practiced by insurance agents to the detriment of their clients. According to the State of Michigan’s Department of Insurance and Financial Services, sliding is: “an agent’s
First Responders & Michigan No-Fault Law
We’re all deeply moved when a first responder is injured or killed in the line of duty. When tragic events like this happen, we need to remember that first responders injured in auto accidents have the same rights as ordinary citizens. In other words, first responders are entitled to Michigan
Aging Drivers: Is it time to turn over your keys?
Senior drivers in Michigan (and their loved ones) should keep the following in mind when assessing whether it might be time to stop driving. There will come a time where many of us will no longer be able to drive safely due to old age. If we aren’t at that
Driverless Car Testing Campus to Open in Ann Arbor
MCity in Ann Arbor will be the site for automated motor vehicle testing in Michigan On July 20, 2015 the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor will be opening its test site for driverless cars, “MCity,” on its North Campus Research Center. Years in the making, MCity in Ann Arbor
US Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Decision Affects Michigan Auto Law
Today’s same-sex marriage decision extends a number of benefits to gay couples under Michigan no-fault law. As you have probably heard, the United States Supreme Court issued its landmark decision of Obergefell v Hodges this morning, holding that the U.S. Constitution guarantees same-sex couples the right to marry. Obviously, this
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
Michigan Supreme Court Affirms Mind-Body Connection
Holding that personal injury claims may also include emotional and psychological damages means is also significant in the Michigan no-fault context. Find out why. With summer almost here, the holidays seem like a long time ago; but late last December, while most of us were buying presents, the Michigan Supreme
Adding a Teenage Driver to Your Auto Insurance Policy
In Michigan, adding a teen driver to your auto no-fault policy might not cost you as much as it would in other states A number of costs are associated with having a teenage driver in your household. Once they have their license, they need a vehicle to drive (be it