A common question we get at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm is can I sue the other driver after a car accident in Michigan? The answer is much more complex than one would think. First, there can be several different defendants. Second, there are rules about injuries and insurance that must be followed. Also, the […]
The best advice is to not post on social media at all. Social media has become an important part of the daily lives of many people. The number of hours we are spending on apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and others seems to increase every year. Social media can be a fun way […]
Which Michigan car insurance company is responsible for paying my claim? That’s an important question. The Michigan No-Fault Law provides a framework for determining which insurance company is responsible for paying no-fault benefits. This is often referred to as the “order of priority.” The insurance company responsible for paying has the “highest” order of priority. […]
Michigan car insurance can be confusing. The insurance policies and the declaration page that accompanies the policy can be equally confusing. Each policyholder who purchases Michigan car insurance receives both an insurance policy and a declaration page. Understanding what a declaration page means is important because it describes the financial protections and coverage you have […]
Getting information about the speed limit laws in Michigan are important for every driver. Some roadways have posted speed limits while others do not. A driver must know the speed limit no matter what the situation. Speeding is one of the leading causes of injury and wrongful death in Michigan car accident cases. In 2022, […]
How Much PIP Coverage Should I Get in Michigan? With Michigan now offering different choices for no-fault coverage, people wonder how much car insurance they need to purchase. More specifically, how much PIP coverage do I need and what are my options? The Michigan no-fault law changed dramatically in 2019 when Governor Whitmer signed sweeping […]
Can the Car Insurance Company Deny My Claim For Fraud After an Auto Accident? A recent trend our law firm has seen is a number of Michigan car insurance carriers are denying otherwise valid no-fault PIP claims by alleging there was fraud or a material misrepresentation by the claimant or the policyholder. These insurance companies, […]
You get a letter from the car insurance company saying you must attend an “independent medical examination.” What do you do? What are your rights? Although these reviews may be called IMEs, they are usually anything but independent, medical in nature, or a true evaluation of an individual’s injuries, impairments and disabilities following a Michigan […]
What Happens if the Insurance Company Cancels My Policy A car insurance company telling you that your auto policy has been cancelled is a scary event. A discussion like this after a serious car wreck can be catastrophic, resulting in massive unpaid medical bills, mounting lost wages and other costs. Over the past few years, […]
Semi-trucks on their own can weigh thousands of pounds, and with freight loaded, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. So, when truck drivers get into accidents, like truck blind spot accidents, you can imagine the damage they can cause, especially if the cargo being transported is also inherently dangerous, such as large machinery or […]
