So to be clear, when answering the question, "Can I file a lawsuit after I was injured in a motor vehicle crash?" the answer is it depends on your situation, and you should explore your options....
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Key Takeaways Statute of Limitations: In Michigan, the general statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the date of injury. Exceptions: Special circumstances, such as cases involving minors may alter the timeframe. Motor Vehicle Crashes: Personal injury claims resulting from motor vehicle crashes while adhering to the general Michigan personal injury Statute of Limitations, have additional considerations. Urgency: Filing within the legal timeframe is crucial to preserving your right to compensation What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Michigan? The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Michigan is typically three years from...
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Sinas Dramis Law Firm attorneys, Stephen Sinas and Kevin Komar obtained a jury verdict leading to a $2.8 million judgment against a no-fault insurance company, that wrongfully denied no-fault benefits to a person who sustained severe and ultimately fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The verdict was rendered in the case of Estate of Kevin Lindsey, et al v Esurance Insurance, which, after a trip to the Court of Appeals in 2021, has been pending in the Ingham County Circuit Court since 2017. During the week-long trial, Michigan auto accident attorneys Stephen Sinas and Kevin Komar worked together to...
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As a personal injury law firm deeply concerned about the impact of impaired driving in Michigan, we at Sinas Dramis Law Firm are compelled to address the alarming statistics recently reported by MLive. According to the annual drunk driving audit completed by Michigan State Police in 2023, in 2022, the state witnessed an unsettling trend: about 40% of fatal vehicle crashes involved alcohol and/or drug impairment. This troubling figure translates to 454 lives lost and over 6,000 injuries in just one year, highlighting the dire consequences of impaired driving. These numbers aren't just statistics; they represent real people whose lives...
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As a dedicated Grand Rapids Car Accident Law Firm, our commitment to road safety is unwavering. Distracted driving is a pressing issue that affects countless lives every year. Recent data reported from MLive.com based on statistics by Michigan State Police, sheds light on the concerning statistics surrounding distracted-driving crashes in West Michigan throughout 2022....
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When Summer begins in Michigan, and the popularity of bicycling is on the rise, unfortunately so does the number of accidents involving motor vehicles and cyclists in Michigan. When a bike is involved in a crash with a motor vehicle, it often results in severe injuries or death. This tragic fact highlights the need to understand the importance of bicyclist safety and legal rights in Michigan. ...
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After years of debate throughout the Michigan Government, on June 7, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bills 4250, 4251, and 4252 into law, which amend the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code in regard to distracted driving. The bills crack down on the use of hand-held devices while driving motor vehicles, and aim to keep people safer on Michigan roadways, whether they're in another vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. In this blog, we'll take a look at the "hands-free" laws, and provide everything you need to know about Michigan Distracted Driving Laws....
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An injured pedestrian may have the right to pursue uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage. It's going to depend on their auto insurance policy, whether it provides coverage for the facts and circumstances of where they're injured. There can also be the issue of a person living in a household where there's a policy, but it's not issued to them. The question is whether the policy covers them as well, even though it's issued to some other relative or someone else they're living within the household. The right can be there, but it's going to depend on the facts and details...
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No one wants to imagine getting into a car crash, but unfortunately crashes happen every day. It’s important to know what to do in the days and weeks following the crash, especially if you’re seriously injured. In the content below, Sinas Dramis Law Firm provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we get from clients, in the firm’s 70-year history handling these types of cases....
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Like all Michigan motorists, police officers injured in an accident while on the job have rights under the state's auto no-fault law as well as workers comp laws. These two insurance systems provide coverage for the injured person’s medical care and lost wages....
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