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
No One Is Safe from Hit-and-Runs, Including Children
Grand Rapids is no stranger to hit-and-run accidents – find out how you can protect your loved ones should the worst happen Grand Rapids residents have been shocked by news of the recent tragedy involving a four-year-old child who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while sledding. How someone could run over
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
Does Uber Promote Distracted Driving?
Are the Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing drivers using those apps working against efforts to limit distracted driving in Michigan? Drive down the streets of Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Kalamazoo these days and you’ll see something that might frighten you. Just the other day, one of our car accident attorneys
Coordinated And Uncoordinated No-Fault Benefits: Know The Difference
Will your auto insurance company be the first to pay your medical bills if you’re injured in a car accident? Or will your health insurance provider be the first to pay? Before the Michigan no-fault law was established in 1973, if you had medical bills resulting from car accident injuries,
Protect Your Family: Beware of the “Step-Down” Auto Insurance Clause
The family “step-down” provision reduces liability coverage to $20,000, regardless of the circumstances. All of us want nothing but the best for our families. Part of taking care of our families means obtaining adequate amounts of auto insurance to protect them from disaster. And there is perhaps no greater disaster
Sinas Dramis Attorneys Speak on Cutting-Edge Issues in Michigan Auto Law
Three attorneys presented at last week’s No-Fault Institute in Southfield, Michigan Last week, three lawyers from the Sinas Dramis Law Firm spoke to a group of nearly 200 attorneys about some of the most important current issues in Michigan auto law. On September 29 and 30, the Michigan Association for Justice