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METRO DETROIT INJURY LAWYERS SETTLE THIRD-PARTY CAR ACCIDENT CASE FOR POLICY LIMITS

METRO DETROIT INJURY LAWYERS SETTLE THIRD-PARTY CAR ACCIDENT CASE FOR POLICY LIMITS

Metro Detroit Injury Lawyers settled a pre-suit car accident case for full policy limits this week after a Metro Detroit woman was struck earlier this year while attempting to cross the street by a vehicle traveling at an excessive rate of speed.

Rear-End Collisions Pose Serious Dangers For Michigan Drivers

Rear-End Collisions Pose Serious Dangers For Michigan Drivers

Rear-end collisions can be particularly dangerous for Michigan drivers. If hit while stopped the injuries can be devastating. How many times have you been stopped at a light and and see the driver behind you coming up at a high rate of speed with his or her head in their phone?

Beware Of High PIP Coverage Deductibles In Your Michigan No-Fault Policy

Beware Of High PIP Coverage Deductibles In Your Michigan No-Fault Policy

If you are involved in a Michigan auto accident, you are entitled to receive personal injury protection (PIP) benefits from the responsible no-fault insurer (usually this is your own insurance company). However, you should be aware that your auto insurance policy may have a high deductible that applies when you submit a claim for PIP benefits. 

Who Is The Responsible Michigan No-Fault Provider After An Auto Accident?

Who Is The Responsible Michigan No-Fault Provider After An Auto Accident?

Under the Michigan No-Fault Act, personal injury protection (PIP) benefits are available to anyone who sustains an injury “arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.” MCL 500.3105. In most situations, the injured person receives no-fault benefits from his or her own insurance company. However, even if you do not have a car, you can still be injured in an auto accident. A passenger or pedestrian is still entitled to no-fault benefits regardless of whether he or she was the owner, driver or even an occupant of the motor vehicle involved in the accident.

How Long After An Auto Accident Do I Have To Apply For Michigan No-Fault Benefits?

How Long After An Auto Accident Do I Have To Apply For Michigan No-Fault Benefits?

First-party benefits are commonly provided by your own auto insurance company and provide compensation for certain economic losses: typically hospital and medical expenses, wage loss and replacement services. In order to receive the maximum first-party benefits, the claimant must provide notice to the responsible insurance company within one year of the accident. 

Michigan: Most Expensive State For Auto Insurance

Michigan: Most Expensive State For Auto Insurance

The Zebra, a national quote comparison website for car insurance, released their 2016 report titled "The State of Auto Insurance" and it revealed bad news for Michigan residents. Michigan led the country with the highest average annual auto insurance premium. The report found that the average Michigan driver spends $2,087 per year on auto insurance.