Two Michigan state senators want to raise the speed limit on Michigan’s thoroughfares. Sens. Rick Jones, R-Grand Ledge, and Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, are crafting legislation that would allow communities and the Michigan State Police to bump up the speed limit on all sorts of roads. The proposal has initial support from the State Police, which […]
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Many have expressed their concern with Michigan House Bill 4612, which would cap the unlimited benefits for severe crash injuries at $1 million, as well making other drastic changes to Michigan’s no-fault system. Columnist and Editor Gary Gosselin gives his opinion on the bill in Michigan Lawyers Weekly, and calls the proposed bill “disingenuous.” Gosselin […]
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Wolverine or Sparty, all Michiganders can agree that some amazing technology came out of our state this week of which we can all be proud. The Detroit Free Press ran a story this week about doctors at the University of Michigan who used a 3D printer to create a custom-made implant for a baby boy. […]
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The Oakland Press ran an important editorial on the Michigan legislature’s efforts to “reform” Michigan’s No Fault Act. We thought this piece, written by Rudy Hobbs, D-Southfield, state House Democratic Floor Leader was worth sharing. From the Oakland Press, Saturday May 4,2013, click on the link below to read the full article there. Lives can […]
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According to a report in the Detroit News, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder would like to eliminate an essential portion of No Fault Insurance Coverage. The article, which you can read here, explains that the Governor is pushing an auto insurance reform proposal that would eliminate the state’s unlimited coverage for severe crash injuries and replace […]
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Please take the time to read this important letter from L. Brooks Patterson. Know your legal rights and contact us any time you are involved in an accident. –the Mindell Law Firm * * * * * Dear Friends, A perception has been cast that there is a need to change Michigan’s Auto No-fault insurance […]
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The Detroit Free Press reports that a battle is brewing in Lansing over No-Fault Insurance Reform. The article states, “…a clash in Lansing (will take place) this year between an auto insurance industry that wants to limit its liabilities and boost profits and medical providers who charge some of their highest rates for medical care […]
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Young drivers in Michigan are far more likely to be involved in cellphone-related crashes than their older counterparts, according to a statewide MLive Media Group investigation published in February. Since 2002, one out of every five Michigan drivers who used a cell phone during a crash was a teen.
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The Detroit Free Press ran this article on December 17, 2012 (click here to see article): Bicyclist hit by Detroit-area bus can’t sue, court says A man who was struck by a Detroit-area bus while riding a bicycle won’t get his day in court after the Michigan Supreme Court threw out his lawsuit. There seems […]
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Our Michigan personal injury attorneys recently settled a premises liability case in which a client sustained a large subdural hematoma, had a frontal craniotomy and was later confined to a nursing home. As a result of her fall, she now has a legal guardian, and can no longer be responsible for her own affairs. The […]
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