Automobile accidents happen to almost everyone at some point in our lifetime. Thankfully, most do not cause fatalities, but that doesn’t mean everyone walks away unscathed. Even minor injuries lead to significant medical expenses, lost wages, and a decreased ability to do the things you love. Becoming a skilled and attentive driver is the best way […]
Every year, tens of thousands of Michigan residents suffer serious injuries as a direct result of vehicular accidents. The severity of these crashes can vary greatly — some collisions may only cause minor scrapes and bruises, while others can result in catastrophic or even fatal injuries. If you were injured in a traffic accident and […]
Uninsured Motorist Benefits – Michigan Car Insurance There are over 3 million commercial and private vehicles in Michigan. Although liability insurance is mandatory in Michigan, unfortunately due to its high cost many of these vehicles are not insured. In fact, in some areas of the state it is estimated more than 30% of private vehicles […]
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 […]
Most of us have heard by now that autonomous cars will be the future of automotive fleets and offer a safer form of transportation than human drivers. These machines are dubbed to reduce driver errors caused by distractions, speeding, and driving under the influence. Unfortunately, technology companies continue to battle with teaching self-driving car computers […]
Car accidents are a leading cause of death for children under the age of 14. In 2020, over 1,000 children in the United States died in traffic accidents. Of the children that were killed, 42% of them were not properly restrained or buckled up. Michigan car seat laws are good to know if you are […]
Key Points of This Article: Most Dangerous Roads in Michigan & Dangerous Interstates Although Michigan saw fewer motor vehicles on the road in 2020, there were more traffic deaths and related injuries despite the decrease in travelers. A significant number of those crashes did occur on highways and interstates, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), […]
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 […]
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, […]
Key Points of This Article: Michigan Head-On Car Crashes Are Rare, But Also the Most Dangerous According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, head-on collisions only account for about 2% of all accidents in the U.S. Head-on collisions happen most often in rural areas, where vehicles are traveling at high speeds. In Michigan, the U.S. Census Bureau […]
