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Michigan's no-fault insurance reform has created widespread challenges for accident victims and medical providers. We continue to hear about medical providers shutting down their businesses, catastrophically injured accident victims being denied medical care, and insurance companies refusing to pay medical bills while attempting to apply reductions to services never intended to be included in the fee schedule. Understanding your rights under the reformed system is critical to securing the benefits you deserve.

One of the telltale signs of a drunk driver is erratic movement across lanes. When someone is driving under the influence of alcohol, their ability to make sound judgments, coordinate motor skills, and process information is likely to be impaired. Alcohol affects several areas of the brain, including those responsible for controlling motor functions, balance, and decision-making.

Washtenaw County Judge Makes Significant Ruling That Farm Bureau Insurance Is Not Entitled to Non-Physician Independent Medical Evaluation Under No-Fault Law. Farm Bureau Insurance demanded that an injured accident victim attend a so-called independent medical evaluation with Christian Schutte, a psychologist to undergo neuropsychological testing. This office objected to the request arguing that non-physicians […]

Michigan's new texting and driving law, effective June 30, 2023, prohibits holding or using mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. Violations carry fines ranging from $100 to $250, community service requirements, and potential points on driving records. Hands-free and voice-operated modes remain legal when properly mounted.

Social media includes Facebook, Twitter, Google+, MySpace, blogs, and other social networks. When you bring a lawsuit, the defendant will likely request access to, or a copy of, social media pages. They will want copies of photos, status updates, and posts by others about you. They could even ask for your passwords so they can…

Learn how the 2019 amendments to Michigan's No-Fault Law changed independent medical evaluation requirements. Our law firm explains who can perform IMEs, new qualification standards, and how these rules protect accident victims from improper claim denials by insurance companies.