Michigan Injury Lawyer Blog

June 1, 2023

The Road to Recovery: Unraveling Michigan’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Michigan is unique in its approach to car insurance with its no-fault system. This system aims to provide swift medical and financial assistance to individuals injured in car accidents, but navigating the complexities of Michigan’s no-fault car insurance law can be challenging. In this article, we’ll delve into the intricacies of this law and explore how it impacts individuals involved in car accidents.

Michigan’s no-fault car insurance law, enacted under the Michigan No-Fault Act, requires all drivers to have no-fault insurance coverage. Under this system, individuals involved in car accidents are entitled to certain benefits, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. These benefits can include medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services, and more.

One key aspect of Michigan’s no-fault law is the requirement for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage. PIP coverage provides unlimited medical benefits, rehabilitation services, and attendant care to individuals injured in car accidents. This coverage is intended to ensure that accident victims receive prompt and necessary medical treatment without having to worry about who was at fault for the accident.

May 20, 2023

Michigan’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law: Navigating Compensation and Legal Rights

by Neumann Law Group

Michigan’s car accident laws have a significant impact on the rights and compensation available to accident victims. One of the key statutes that govern car accident cases in the state is Michigan’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law. Understanding this law is crucial for anyone involved in a car accident in Michigan.

Understanding Michigan’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law

Michigan’s No-Fault Car Insurance Law, also known as the Michigan No-Fault Act, is found in the Michigan Compiled Laws under MCL 500.3101 et seq. This law requires all drivers to carry no-fault insurance coverage, which provides certain benefits regardless of who was at fault for the accident.

May 6, 2023

Michigan Personal Injury Claims: Navigating the Legal System After an Accident

by Neumann Law Group

Personal injuries can be devastating, both physically and emotionally, and they can also lead to significant financial costs. In Michigan, individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries through a personal injury claim. In this article, we will discuss the process of pursuing a personal injury claim in Michigan and how a lawyer can help.

Types of Personal Injury Claims

There are many different types of personal injury claims that can arise in Michigan, including car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, and more. In order to pursue a personal injury claim, the injured party must be able to establish that the other party was negligent and that this negligence led to the injury.

April 16, 2023

Michigan Personal Injury Claims on the Rise: Causes, Implications, and Legal Responses

by Neumann Law Group

In recent years, Michigan has seen a significant increase in personal injury claims, which has raised concerns among lawmakers, insurance companies, and legal professionals. In this article, we will explore some of the causes of this trend, its implications for the state’s legal system and insurance industry, and the legal responses that are being proposed to address this issue.

Causes of Rising Personal Injury Claims

One of the primary causes of rising personal injury claims in Michigan is the increase in car accidents and other types of accidents that result in bodily injury. According to the Michigan State Police, there were over 312,000 car accidents in the state in 2019, resulting in over 75,000 injuries and 985 fatalities.

April 6, 2023

2 killed, 6 injured in East Lansing crash

by Neumann Law Group

Lansing, MI – Two people were killed Wednesday night in a crash that closed the intersection of Lake Lansing and Coolidge roads in East Lansing. It happened just after 8 p.m. The East Lansing Police Department said it was working on a “serious car accident,” at the scene. According to the police, the crash involved two vehicles with multiple people in each vehicle. Police said two people were pronounced dead at the scene and six were rushed to a hospital – two in critical condition.

Why do you need to contact a car accident lawyer after a crash in Lansing, Michigan?

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Lansing, Michigan, it’s important to contact a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Here are some of the reasons why:

March 31, 2023

2 sought after hit-and-run kills 13yo in Walled Lake

by Neumann Law Group

Detroit, MI – Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to locate two people involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Walled Lake that left a 13-year-old girl dead and several others wounded. The terrible accident occurred last Wednesday, near Maple and Decker, during a Walled Lake police pursuit. Trying to escape the police, the driver of a 2023 Jeep Gladiator ran a red light and then collided with two cars. One of the vehicles struck was a 2010 Honda Fit driven by a 51-year-old Commerce Township woman, traveling with her two daughters. A 13-year-old girl was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Her 10-year-old sister was critically wounded, while the mother was hospitalized in serious condition. The passengers in the other car involved escaped with only minor injuries.

Two people in the Jeep Gladiator fled the scene on foot.

“Once again, we’ve seen an individual involved in a horrific crash causing death, flee the scene,” Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. “It’s hard to imagine someone can ignore the basic humanity of helping others. I look forward to this person being held fully accountable for their actions because I’m confident this driver will be found.”

March 22, 2023

Toxic Ohio train-derailment waste dumped in metro Detroit

by Neumann Law Group

Smoke_from_the_2023_Ohio_train_derailment_taken_during_the_night_February_3_cropped-300x254 A Wayne County man has filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Corp. for exposing communities in the Detroit area to “potential significant harm” when it transported and disposed of hazardous waste from last month’s Ohio train derailment to Wayne County facilities.

According to the lawsuit, the company endangered the community by not properly monitoring the toxic waste before it was dumped at the Republican Industrial and Energy Solutions facility in Romulus and the U.S. Ecology Wayne Disposal landfill in Belleville.

“The toxic and hazardous chemical material can contaminate groundwater, soil, and air, causing serious health risks and environmental damage,” the lawsuit alleges. “Without adequate safeguards and monitoring, the risk of harm will persist unabated.”

March 12, 2023

Four children injured in drunk-driving crash near Grand Rapids

by Neumann Law Group

drink-driving-ga209f03b2_1280-300x200 Four children were injured on Wednesday after the minivan they were riding in was involved in a hit-and-run crash in Leighton Township, 19 mi south of Grand Rapids. Three of the kids were treated for minor injuries and released the same day, but the fourth one sustained severe injuries and was placed in intensive care. The police noted that all children were properly restrained.

The accident was caused by the driver of a GMC pickup truck that ran a red light and crashed into the back of the Honda minivan. The pickup truck sped away, but the police were quick to locate the vehicle and its driver, a 53-year-old Wayland man. One of the officers noticed the man smelled of alcohol and other signs of intoxication. The man was arrested and once blood test results come in, police expect to charge him with OWI causing serious injury.

How to spot a drunk driver

March 8, 2023

Speeding drivers hit 3 Detroit police cruisers in 1 day

by Neumann Law Group

Detroit drivers don’t seem to understand that traveling at high speed in inclement weather is dangerous. Take, for instance, last Saturday, when Detroit roads were covered in snow. Local police officers were out doing their job despite the terrible weather. According to MSP, three police cruisers were struck by speeding drivers who lost control of their vehicles. Luckily, only one of the officers suffered minor injuries and was treated for back pain.

“Again, the best defense in snow, ice, and rain is to slow down,” said Lieutenant Mike Shaw, MSP Public Information Officer. “We all have to remember that weather does not cause crashes, drivers do.”

Michigan drivers must reduce speed in bad weather

March 2, 2023

Understanding how comparative negligence may affect your Lansing accident claim

by Neumann Law Group

Lansing, MI – A 43-year-old Mulliken man was killed earlier this month after crashing into a car driven by a 17-year-old girl in Eagle Township. However, according to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, neither of them was in fact responsible for the tragedy. The accident was caused by a 76-year-old Eagle drunk driver who escaped unscathed.

It seems that the drunk driver was negligent while making a turn in front of the car driven by Livingston Thompson, who was driving east on West State Road, approaching South Grange Road. Thompson was forced to swerve to avoid a crash. He crossed the center line and couldn’t avoid a head-on collision with the westbound car driven by the girl. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The teenage driver appeared unharmed, but she was taken to the ER by her mother as a precaution.

The old man was arrested for drunk driving and he may face vehicular manslaughter charges. Irrespective of that, the family of the deceased and the young girl will have to file civil claims to recover damages for the accident, and this is where comparative negligence comes in.