Road Accidents

What You Need To Know

The Michigan teen driving laws are based on graduated licensing to eventually obtain a full driver’s license without driving restrictions. Most teenagers begin with driving restrictions, a temporary driving instruction permit, and a driving examination. The purpose behind the Michigan…

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The Michigan school bus traffic laws prohibit drivers from passing a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet away and cannot resume driving until the bus lights are turned…

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In Michigan, if you are driving your own motorcycle when you are injured in a motorcycle accident without insurance and the crash involved a car or truck, you will be denied No-Fault PIP benefits to cover your medical expenses and…

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There are two types of compensation for death in a car accident in Michigan. First, the deceased’s dependents may recover survivor’s loss benefits under Michigan’s auto No-Fault insurance law. Second, the deceased’s family may recover wrongful death damages and payment…

No New Law On DOT Physical For Sleep Apnea

Despite the dangers for truck drivers and for the driving public, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided not to issue a new law on DOT physical sleep apnea. Fatigue and drowsy driving remain serous…

What You Need To Know

If you have been injured in a car accident, your lawyer will need to show that you have suffered a serious impairment of body function in order for you to recover pain and suffering compensation from the at-fault driver under…

Medical Coverage For Motorcycle Accident: What To Know

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident and injured in a crash with a car or truck, medical coverage for your injuries will likely come from: (1) No-Fault PIP from the insurance company of the driver who caused the…

Michigan Roundabouts That Were The Most Dangerous in 2023

Before we get into our list of the Most Dangerous Michigan Roundabouts in 2023 we might as well state the obvious: Drivers either LOVE or HATE the traffic circles that have been popping up all over the state. In theory,…

Airbag Safety For Short Drivers: Here’s What To Know

The number one tip for airbag safety for short drivers is keeping a safe distance from the air-bag in their steering wheel. NHTSA recommends that there be 10 inches between the air-bag cover and a driver’s breastbone. This is best…

Voted Super Lawyers 2024 and Best Lawyers in America 2025

15 Michigan Auto Law attorneys have been named Michigan Super Lawyers in 2024, 9 have been voted as Best Lawyers in America for 2025 and 5 are listed among the ‘Ones To Watch’ It’s an epic understatement to say there…

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The Michigan judicial elections for the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Oakland County Circuit Court are fast-approaching. In fact, for many citizens who are voting by absentee ballot, the ballots have already arrived. The question…

What You Need To Know

The Michigan judicial elections for the Michigan Supreme Court, the Michigan Court of Appeals, and the Oakland County Circuit Court are fast-approaching. In fact, for many citizens who are voting by absentee ballot, the ballots have already arrived. The question…