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Will Speed-Limiters On Michigan Semi-Trucks Reduce Crashes?

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In 2015, nearly 12,000 heavy trucks and buses, including semi-trucks, were involved in accidents on Michigan roadways. Nationwide, thousands of motorists are injured or killed each year in semi-truck crashes. Many believe that speed-limiters on Michigan semi-trucks may be the key to improving crash statistics. To help reduce the number of collisions due to speeding trucks, it was proposed in 2016 that vehicles with a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds be equipped with a speed-limiter that forcibly caps how fast they can travel. The speed-limiter proposal was suggested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier...

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Michigan Workplace Injuries Will Soon Be Revealed Online

Whether it's operating equipment at a construction site or replacing the rooftop on a home, more than 100,000 Michigan workers are injured on the job every year. And while employers are supposed to report these injuries to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), this injury information has never been available for the public to see. But that's all about to change. On-The-Job Injuries Disclosed A new federal rule requires employers in high-hazard industries, including many in Michigan, to send OSHA injury and illness data electronically. Why? Because it will now be posted, for everyone to see, on the agency's website at www.osha.gov. Under the...

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Step-Down Auto Insurance Clause: Every Michigan Family’s Nightmare

Michigan drivers purchase no-fault insurance not only because state law requires it, but also to protect themselves and their loved ones in the event of a crash. When buying insurance, drivers usually think their policy will not only cover them in an accident but will also their family members covered by auto insurance who are injured while riding with them. Unfortunately, that's not always the case -- enter the step-down auto insurance clause. Here's the deal. Some auto insurance companies are inserting a "step-down" clause (also known as an "intra-family exclusionary" clause) in their policies. A step-down auto insurance clause basically says...

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Lansing Personal Injury Attorneys Among The Best Lawyers In America® 2017

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We are pleased to announce that five attorneys at the Sinas Dramis Law Firm have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. The attorneys chosen for the 23rd edition of Best Lawyers in America© and their recognized practice areas are: George T. Sinas:  Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Timothy J. Donovan:  Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs James F. Graves:  Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Bryan J. Waldman:  Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Bernard F. Finn:  Family Law – Divorce In addition, Bernard F. Finn has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2017 Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in...

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Steve Sinas Talks Pokémon Go Legal Concerns With Michigan Lawyers Weekly

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Lansing personal injury lawyer Steve Sinas explains the dangers and legal issues associated with playing Pokémon Go, in an article that's featured in Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW), a statewide legal publication. In "Pokémon Go presents virtual fun, real legal issues," (August 12, 2016), Steve first discusses the Pokémon Go app's terms of service, which cautions users to play the virtual reality game at their own risk and have insurance, in case they're injured while playing. Users who download the game also agree to not violate any laws, and not to cause others emotional distress or to trespass on private property. The...

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Michigan Boating Accident: What Happens If You’re Injured?

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With the Great Lakes and numerous inland waterways, Michigan is a boating lover's dream. For many, boating is way of life during the hot summer months. However, while boating is fun, it can also be dangerous. There's always the risk of suffering an injury in a Michigan boating accident.   Michigan Boating Injury Numbers Are On The Rise According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 65 people were injured in Michigan boating accidents in 2016. In total, there were 125 boating accidents last year, with damages totaling more than $550,000. In addition, 38 people died in Michigan boating accidents in 2016. This is the most recreational...

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