$117,153.50 judgment past damages; $1.6 million future declaratory damages; The plaintiff was a teenager at the time of the motor vehicle accident in 2003 and sustained a TBI. She had been in TBI rehabilitation facilities over the years. When the family decided to...
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Avoid these common personal injury claim errors
When someone else’s actions cause you to suffer a serious injury in a car wreck, you may decide to file a personal injury claim to try to secure coverage for medical bills and other expenses. While the aftermath of a Michigan car wreck may prove chaotic, it is...
Why are truckers prone to drowsy driving?
The trucking industry, like any other industry, has numerous problems that exist within it. Unfortunately, some of these issues can create dangers for other drivers. The propensity for the industry to ignore or even encourage drowsy driving is just one of those...
Information on Michigan vehicle insurance refunds
In 2019, Michigan enacted sweeping vehicle insurance reforms that changed how much Michiganders pay for coverage. The reforms aimed to lower the state's high insurance premiums by ending lifelong payments for some crash victims and by creating new fee options for...
Positive trucker drug tests rise 13% nationwide
Many Michigan motorists feel nervous when driving near large commercial trucks, and with good reason. Those traveling in traditional passenger cars rarely fare well when semitrucks and smaller cars collide, and the chances of this happening increase when the people...
Air brake failure is a factor in almost 30% of truck crashes
Commercial trucks pose a threat to all Michigan motorists because they are so much larger and heavier than passenger cars. However, sometimes, defects within the truck’s braking system or truck driver mistakes have the potential to trigger air brake failure and make...
How will comparative fault affect my case award?
If you end up having to take another person to court for a personal injury claim, then it is important to understand how the court may award damages. It does not always happen in a straightforward manner. The Michigan Legislature explains the state uses a concept...
The importance of helmet use
Riding motorcycles is risky. Not only are they harder for other motorists to see because of their size, but they also do not have the protective features that cars and trucks do. When there is a crash involving a motorcycle, oftentimes the motorcycle rider is the only...
Do you need to review your estate plan?
Creating your estate plan is an endeavor that takes up much of your time, energy and effort. Once you finish it, however, you will need to keep up with its maintenance over time, because it needs to reflect your current life circumstances. In order to ensure it is up...
Truck crash evidence may not be at the scene
The collision points on the vehicles, the skid marks on the road and the testimony of witnesses are all part of what a person should try to document with photos, videos and notes at the scene. However, when a large truck crashes, the reasons for the crash may not be...
