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Accidental Injury Resulting from a Parked Motor Vehicle and No-Fault Personal Injury Benefits
February 12, 2019
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Accidental Injury Caused by a Parked Automobile

On February 5, 2019, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its Opinion in Guntzviller v City of Detroit, which reaffirms that in order for an individual to qualify for No-Fault Personal Injury Protection benefits, one’s injuries must arise out of “the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle as a motor vehicle” pursuant to MCL 500.3105(1).  In Guntziller, the plaintiff was attempting to enter a City of Detroit bus when the bus driver recognized her a person “who previously had harassed other passengers on the bus.” The bus driver then closed the door in an attempt to prevent the plaintiff from boarding the bus. While the bus was stopped, a physical altercation ensued, and the plaintiff alleged to have sustained bodily injury as a result.

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Four Contributing Factors to Teen Driving Accidents
January 21, 2019
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Four Contributing Factors to Teen Driving Accidents

Wrecks of motor vehicles continue to be a leading cause of injury and even death for drivers between 16 and 19 years of age. These young adults face a likelihood to suffer a fatal crash three times more than drivers 20 years old and older.

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Seat Belt Laws in Michigan
December 11, 2018
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Seat Belt Laws in Michigan & How They Affect Minors

A key element behind vehicle safety is the proper use of seatbelts by all passengers. Unfortunately, it is sometimes assumed that seatbelts are not necessary when a passenger is sitting in the back seat of a vehicle.

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No-Fault Coverage in Out-Of-State Car Accidents for Michigan Residents
December 4, 2018
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No-Fault Coverage in Out-Of-State Car Accidents for Michigan Residents

No-Fault Coverage in Out-Of-State Car Accidents for Michigan Residents can be tricky to understand, a Michigan car accident lawyer at our firm can help you. Car accidents can happen at any time and any place due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, unfamiliarity with roads or other distractions. The unpredictability of accidents increases the probability of occurrence while driving out of state for business, vacation or personal errands.

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Benefits for Drunk Driving Accidents Under No-fault Insurance in Michigan
November 27, 2018
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Benefits for Drunk Driving Accidents Under No-fault Insurance in Michigan

Drunk drivers are a common cause of accidents across the globe. Most countries have a zero tolerance for drunken driving accidents with tough legal consequences for the perpetrators. In Michigan, approximately 26.9% of all accidents are caused by drunk drivers with 32% of these being under 21 years of age.

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