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26 April
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Michigan Motorcycle Helmet Law – A Complete Guide

Posted by Steve and Tom Sinas
in Michigan Laws, Motorcycles
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It’s the wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, the deeper connection to your natural environment from the seat of your motorcycle. And there’s nothing else quite like it. We get the reasons you ride.  But as personal injury attorneys that represent countless riders seriously injured in motorcycle accidents, we hope you'll take the time to fully understand Michigan's motorcycle helmet law before deciding whether or not to wear a helmet. While the choice, in most cases, is ultimately up to you, we know that knowledge is power. So next time you hop on your bike, keep this information in...

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11 December
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Letting A Dog On Your Lap While Driving May Soon Be Illegal

Posted by lmurphy
in Michigan Laws
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We've all seen it (and have possibly been guilty of it ourselves): letting a dog sit on our lap while driving. Problem is, having a dog on your lap while driving is a distraction that takes your eyes off the road and may cause a Michigan car accident. This is why House Bill 5277 has been introduced in the Legislature. The measure would prohibit dogs on the laps of Michigan drivers. The proposal is straightforward and says, "An individual shall not operate a motor vehicle while a dog is sitting on his or her lap." If the bill ultimately passes, this...

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05 September
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Michigan Motorcycle Laws Are Changing In October 2017

Posted by lmurphy
in Fox 17, Michigan Laws, Motorcycles
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The cost to ride a motorcycle in Michigan is about to go up -- but for a good reason. On Oct. 25, 2017, several new Michigan motorcycle laws go into effect. Here's the rundown. First, the cost of an original motorcycle endorsement, as well as the fee for a renewal, is going to increase. An original endorsement has been $13.50, but will now cost $16. A renewal has been $5, but will now cost $7. Where will this extra money go? Into a "Motorcycle Safety & Education Awareness Fund," administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury. It’s estimated that an additional $250,000...

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17 July
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Michigan Catastrophic Claims Fee: Where Does Your Money Go?

Posted by lmurphy
in Michigan Laws
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Legislation Would Make State-Operated Fund More Transparent If you have no-fault insurance, you currently pay an annual $170 Michigan catastrophic claims fee for each vehicle that you insure. The payment is in addition to your auto insurance premium. Where does the money go? It goes into a statewide fund that's managed by the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA). The association sets the yearly fee and uses the money to reimburse insurance companies for no-fault benefits paid to those who are the most seriously injured in a Michigan car accident. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association fee usually changes every year. In fact, on July...

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27 April
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Michigan Speed Limit Increase: Will Roads Become More Dangerous?

Posted by lmurphy
in Michigan Laws, Safety Information
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The speed limit on certain stretches of Michigan interstates is increasing to 75 mph, while it jumping to 65 mph on other state highways. This Michigan speed limit increase began taking effect gradually on May 1, 2017. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the speed limit on more than 600 miles of freeways is being boosted from 70 to 75 mph, while it going up to 65 mph on another 938 miles of state roadways. Speed limit signs started changing May 1, and the higher speed limit is official when the roads are actually signed. The speed limit in the mid-Michigan...

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20 April
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Tougher Michigan Distracted Driving Laws Proposed

Posted by lmurphy
in Fox 17, Michigan Laws
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2020 Update: Battle Creek passes a citywide ordinance banning all handheld cell phone use when operating a car. The law was passed in 2019 and went into effect in early 2020. Tom Sinas discusses the new ordinance in first video below.  2019 Update: Tom Sinas, recently appeared on Fox 17 Know the Law to explain recent updates and HB 4181 regarding distracted driving efforts in Michigan. While the current law on the books in Michigan only applies to text messages, not other distracting apps, and only when the motor vehicle is actually moving, HB 4181 hopes to improve ambiguity of this...

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02 July
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Celebrate Holidays with a Bang by Following Local Fireworks Ordinances

Posted by lmurphy
in Michigan Laws
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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Fireworks are often a favorite part of summertime gatherings. However, while fireworks may be fun to watch, they can also be dangerous and cause serious injuries, such as burn injuries and amputation injuries. In fact, since Michigan legalized the use of more powerful consumer-grade fireworks in 2012, the number of people visiting emergency rooms because of fireworks injuries has more than doubled. To keep Michigan residents safe, the use of fireworks is regulated by both state law and local fireworks ordinances. A law passed in late 2018 significantly reduced the number of days consumers can use fireworks. Statewide Michigan Fireworks Law Michigan...

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20 August
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The Affordable Care Act and What it Means for Michigan

Posted by lmurphy
in Michigan Laws

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as the Affordable Care Act (or “Obamacare”) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010, and was most recently upheld in large part by the United States Supreme Court in National Federation of Independent Businesses v Sebelius. On the simplest level, the goal of the Act is to ensure that Americans have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Because this new plan will have a substantial impact on all of us, we’d like to provide you with some highlights of what the Affordable Care Act offers, and...

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