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
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
Injuries Related to an Auto Accident are Hard to Predict
The Michigan No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act has been in effect since 1973. It is without a doubt the most expansive system in the nation, providing life-time medical benefits for those injured in auto accidents. In other words, an accident victim who is injured will, for the rest of his or
ZCD Transportation v State Farm
Taking Auto No-Fault Down the Wrong Road? The Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision in ZCD Transportation v State Farm may be a sign that Michigan’s auto no-fault insurance system is headed down the wrong road. In this case, the Court of Appeals concluded that the transportation services rendered for an injured
The Auto No-Fault Bill: Just Say “No” to Reduced Health Care Coverage
The battle currently raging over Michigan’s auto no-fault insurance system is really a microcosm of a bigger battle that is being waged on a national level—should citizens allow their politicians to reduce lifetime medical care coverages? We saw this issue surface last summer during the national debt ceiling debate when