Car Accidents - Michigan Injury Lawyer Blog

PJ the Wrong Way Part II: A shoe in the cavern

March 26, 2020/in Boat Accident, Car Accidents, Collections, Constitutional Rights, Notice/by Neumann Law Group

A series on personal jurisdiction and a pending Supreme Court case that could give corporations with nearly limitless power to determine how they can be sued.

Michigan Motorist Killed in Head-On Collision Involving State Trooper

July 24, 2019/in Car Accidents, Governmental Immunity/by Neumann Law Group

On July 19, one man was killed in a Michigan car accident involving a semi-truck and a law enforcement vehicle. According to a local news report covering the tragic accident, the fatal crash occurred in Dewitt, at the intersection of Old US-27 and Cutler Road. The crash occurred around 8:30 in the evening.

Police Investigations in Michigan Car Accidents May Be Lacking

June 19, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

While the duty of responding police officers is primarily to make sure that anyone who was injured in an accident receives the medical attention they need in a timely manner, law enforcement is also responsible for investigating the crash.

Michigan Accident Involving Amish Carriage Claims Three Lives

June 12, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

Earlier this month, three children were killed when another motorist rear-ended the carriage that was carrying the children and several other family members.

Michigan Court Considers Timeliness of Claim After Employer Stops Paying PIP Benefits

May 28, 2019/in Car Accidents, PIP Benefits/by Neumann Law Group

In a recent case, an appeals court considered a Michigan personal injury claim involving an employer’s refusal to pay personal insurance protection (PIP) benefits. The issue before the appeals court was whether the claim was timely filed after the employer stopped paying the claimant’s PIP benefits.

Michigan Court Discusses PIP Insurance Claims in Recent Multi-Vehicle Car Accident Case

April 12, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

Earlier this month, a state appellate court issued a written opinion in a Michigan car accident case discussing the state’s personal protection insurance (benefits) system. The case is important for all Michigan accident victims because it shows how the PIP system works, and under what circumstances an injury victim may not be covered.

Pursuing a Claim for Compensation Following a Michigan Bicycle Accident

March 12, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

Under Michigan law, bicyclists have an absolute right to ride on public roads and are entitled to all the same rights as those operating motorized vehicles. At the same time, bicyclists must obey the rules of the road, including both generally applicable laws as well as bicycle-specific laws.

Drunk Driving Continues to Rank Among Top Causes of Michigan Car Accidents

February 21, 2019/in Car Accidents/by Neumann Law Group

For years, the top causes of Michigan car accidents have been speeding, distracted driving, and drunk driving. According to the most recent data from the Michigan State Police, of the 937 auto accident fatalities that occurred in Georgia in 2017, alcohol was involved in 320 accidents. Almost a third of those fatal Michigan DUI accidents occurred in Wayne County, Oakland County, or Kent County.

Court Dismisses Case Against School District Because Plaintiff’s Testimony Was “Blatantly Contradicted”

January 29, 2019/in Car Accidents, Governmental Immunity/by Neumann Law Group

In a recent personal injury case before a Michigan appeals court, the plaintiff sued a school district after the plaintiff’s car crashed with a school bus. The plaintiff filed a claim of negligence against the bus driver and argued that the school district was vicariously liable. The school district argued that the plaintiff’s claims were barred due to government immunity.

Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim after a Michigan Drunk Driving Accident

January 7, 2019/in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death/by Neumann Law Group

Despite decades of government programs discourage drinking and driving, drunk driving represents one of the major causes of all Michigan car accidents. Indeed, it is estimated that approximately 27% of all serious Michigan car accidents are caused by drunk or drugged driving. Michigan lawmakers take drunk driving seriously, and have enacted a strict set of […]