The past year has brought more tragic instances of first responders injured in car accidents by careless drivers in Michigan. The rights of those injured or tragically killed in these collisions are complex....
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Michigan's dram shop laws prohibit the serving of alcohol to minors and those visibly intoxicated. In fact, people injured in accidents caused by serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person may have the right to bring a claim against the restaurant or bar that provided the alcohol....
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Effective July 2020, Michigan's mini-tort maximum for vehicle damages will increase from $1,000 to $3,000. It is important to note that fault is imperative in these types of cases....
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A recent tragedy involving a family riding in a horse-drawn buggy and a motor vehicle bears the question - where do children whose parents don't have a no-fault policy turn to for no-fault benefits?...
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Federal prosecutors in Detroit recently announced guilty pleas and indictments of lawyers and others engaged in the alleged illegal solicitation of personal injury clients and selling of police reports....
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Rideshares - such as Uber and Lyft - are a popular way to get from point A to point B without the hassle and maintenance of owning your own vehicle. But in the unfortunate instance of becoming injured as a result of a rideshare crash, many people don't know if they can obtain insurance benefits or where to turn for those benefits. Here to help those injured in a rideshare accident understand their rights to no-fault benefits and a potential liability claim, Grand Rapids car crash lawyer, Tom Sinas, covered this timely and important topic recently on Fox 17 "Know...
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Tom Sinas discusses the changes to the 2018 Grand Rapids pedestrian ordinances as well as how Michigan's no-fault reform impacts pedestrians injured in motor vehicle collisions who don't have insurance. ...
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In our many educational and informational efforts, we often discuss the unique role our court system plays in American life. However, one court we don't often cover is the Probate Court, despite the integral role it plays. One of the many important functions of the Probate Court is granting guardianship and conservatorship. As a personal injury law firm, we deal often with guardians and conservators as the result of catastrophic accidents and injuries. Recently on Fox 17 "Know the Law", Grand Rapids car accident attorney, Tom Sinas, explained what guardianship and conservatorship are, as well as how these designations impact...
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Dogs are not just "man's best friend" but go by a range of names and perform a variety of useful functions, from service dogs or guide dogs to emotional support animals. Obtaining one of these animals can be a life-changing experience for a person who truly needs their specialized support, care, and services, and understanding the rules and regulations that apply to each classification of these animals is important....
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Leading up to the very important election season, Tom Sinas took a break from the typical personal injury and auto accident related content he usually discusses on Fox 17 "Know the Law" to focus on Constitutional rights - primarily a person's right to vote. With many things in flux today, it's a great time to remember certain unalienable rights we are privileged to continue exercising, whether in-person or by mail. Below is a brief history of voting rights in America, followed by Michigan voting resources. History of the Right to Vote in the United States If you look at the United States...
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