National Child Passenger Safety Week Is September 17-23 We all want our kids to be safe while riding in a car, whether in the front seat or the rear seat. But when it comes to the seat belt rules for kids riding in the back, Michigan law can be somewhat
Female Drivers, Widows Charged More For Michigan Car Insurance
News From The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) Lansing, MI (September 6, 2017) – Female drivers in Michigan — including widows — are being charged higher rates by certain auto insurance companies, even if they have perfect driving records, according to a study conducted by CPAN. The CPAN survey showed
No-Fault Work Loss Benefit Will Increase October 1, 2017
The maximum work loss benefit payment available to persons injured in a Michigan car accident is changing October 1. According to Bulletin 2017-12-INS, the maximum work loss benefit payment available to an auto accident victim from October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020 is $5,718 per month. This amount is
Stephen Sinas Talks No-Fault On Lansing-Area Television Program
Lansing auto accident attorney Stephen Sinas discussed the current state of Michigan’s no-fault insurance system on the August 10, 2017, edition of “Open Line,” a live television call-in program. Stephen is a leading authority on Michigan no-fault law. He also serves as legal counsel for the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault
Sinas Dramis Lawyers Write No-Fault Content For Statewide Publication
As leading authorities on the Michigan no-fault insurance system, the team of Michigan car accident attorneys at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm wrote the content for the most recent edition of Michigan Innovative Health Magazine, which focused on auto no-fault law. Michigan Innovative Health Magazine is a statewide publication that
Working Class Pays More For Michigan Auto Insurance
News From The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) Lansing, MI (August 1, 2017) – Good drivers can face premium hikes of more than $1,200 per year for Michigan’s state-required minimum auto insurance coverage due solely to their level of education, job title and whether they own their home, according to
Provider Bill & Treatment Records Satisfied No-Fault Notice Requirement
Michigan Supreme Court: PIP claim not barred by statute of limitations In a ruling that is a victory for accident victims and their medical providers, the Michigan Supreme Court has held that an insurer wrongly denied PIP benefits to an injured claimant because the bill and treatment records the medical
CPAN: Michigan Should Investigate Auto Insurance Redlining In Detroit
News From The Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault (CPAN) LANSING – The independent nonprofit journalism organization ProPublica recently published a report examining auto insurance premiums and payouts in California, Illinois, Texas and Missouri. The report finds that insurers charged as much as 30 percent more for premiums in zip codes where
Michigan Dangerous Roads: I-496 & US-127 Accidents In Lansing
Drivers Need More Patience, Less Confusion & Fewer Distractions I-496 and US-127 accidents in Lansing are a common occurrence. Every week, we see or hear about at least one car crash along this three-mile stretch of highway near downtown Lansing. This is one reason why the I-496 and US-127 corridor
Potholes On Michigan Roads: Can You Recover For Damage To Your Vehicle?
The snow has melted and warmer temperatures are just around the corner. But the spring thaw, although welcomed, also has a downside — potholes on Michigan roads that can cause damage to your vehicle. When you hit a nasty pothole while driving, the question becomes: can you recover for any