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03 August
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Common Insurance Challenges After a Michigan Motorcycle Accident

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Auto Insurance, Auto No-Fault, Motorcycles, Uncategorized
Motorcycle accident debris and investigation documents at a crash scene representing insurance and claim issues after a motorcycle accident.

Common insurance challenges after a Michigan motorcycle accident include determining which insurer must pay No-Fault benefits, whether a motor vehicle was involved, whether the rider meets Michigan’s serious injury threshold, whether comparative fault applies, and whether coverage limits or helmet-related arguments affect the claim. Motorcycle insurance issues are often more complex because Michigan law treats motorcycles differently than cars. Motorcycle accident claims in Michigan are often more complicated than ordinary car accident claims. Riders may face serious injuries, disputed liability, unclear insurance coverage, and confusion over which insurance company is responsible for paying benefits. One of the biggest reasons these cases become...

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12 July
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Michigan Motorcycle Safety: Where Riders Face the Greatest Risks and How to Stay Safe

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Accidents, Motorcycles
Close-up of a motorcycle parked on a roadway in Michigan, representing motorcycle safety awareness and rider preparedness.

Motorcycles account for only about 3% of registered vehicles in Michigan, yet motorcyclists make up more than 10% to 15% of traffic fatalities statewide. The most common cause of motorcycle crashes is a driver turning left in front of an approaching rider after failing to see the motorcycle or misjudging its speed. Understanding common crash locations, recognizing high-risk road conditions, and practicing defensive riding can help reduce the risk of a serious motorcycle accident. Michigan’s Roads Present Unique Risks for Motorcyclists Michigan is home to more than 630,000 licensed motorcyclists and approximately 250,000 registered motorcycles. There is an important distinction between the two...

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06 June
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Sinas Dramis Law Firm Attorneys Settle Motorcycle Crash Case for $2.6 Million

Posted by Adam Fisher
in Motorcycles
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Sinas Dramis Law Firm Attorneys Bryan Waldman and Lauren Kissel are pleased to report their recent settlement of $2,600,000 on behalf of their client who was catastrophically injured during a motorcycle crash in Ingham County. Explanation of Motorcycle Case and Settlement This case involves the issue of entitlement to no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) benefits for a motorcyclist who was blinded by the high beam lights of an oncoming vehicle while driving during early morning hours, causing him to fail to navigate the curve in the road and go off the road into a ditch. As a result of this collision, Plaintiff...

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12 August
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Michigan Motorcycle Street Legal Requirements and Safety

Posted by Adam Fisher
in Accidents, Motorcycles
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In Michigan, there is no better sign of spring and summer than the sound of a motorcycle cruising down the roadway. There’s a lot to consider when riding a motorcycle, including how you do so safely and whether you are following the state’s legal requirements. Grand Rapids motorcycle accident lawyer Tom Sinas went through the basics of Michigan motorcycle street legal requirements in an appearance on Fox 17 Know the Law, where he also offered safety tips for both riders and other motorists who share the road. https://youtu.be/wDjI7DzCzho Who can Ride Under Michigan Motorcycle Street Legal Requirements? In Michigan, those looking to ride a motorcycle need...

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11 December
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Motorcycles, Company Cars, and the No-Fault “Choice” Fallacy

Posted by lmurphy
in Auto No-Fault, Motorcycles
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Proponents of the auto no-fault insurance overhaul known as Publics Acts 21 & 22 heralded the era of “choice.” Supporters of the amended law argued that everyone will benefit when consumers can choose various monetary limits on no-fault PIP benefits for allowable expenses. While this claim might have been adept marketing, its premise and implementation are flawed.   The Risk of Loss from Car Accidents is Notoriously Unpredictable   Can a consumer accurately make an informed choice about auto insurance that provides coverage for medical care following a car accident,? For some insurance (e.g. homeowners or life insurance) the risk of loss is...

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30 June
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Motorcycles and the New Auto No-Fault Law

Posted by lmurphy
in Auto No-Fault, Fox 17, Motor Vehicle Crashes, Motorcycles, WLNS 6
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We've been talking a lot about the changes happening to Michigan's auto no-fault law. You can read all about these changes to our no-fault system here. Additionally, our firm created "Making Smart Choices" - a comprehensive guide to helping consumers make educated auto insurance decisions. Many are also wondering about motorcycles and the new auto no-fault law. This article will give you the basics. Grand Rapids Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Tom Sinas and Lansing Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Bryan Waldman both spoke to the media about the new auto insurance impacts on motorcyclists. Tom Sinas on Fox 17 "Know the Law" in West Michigan Bryan...

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31 October
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Jury Rejects View of At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company, Returns Significant Verdict

Posted by lmurphy
in Announcements, Motorcycles, Results
courtroom in background words ontop say "536,000 jury verdict insurance company wrong"

Michigan personal injury attorney, Stephen Sinas, obtained justice for a Lansing motorcyclist injured by a negligent driver. After a multi-day trial in the Ingham County Circuit Court, the jury awarded the plaintiff damages in the total amount of $536,857, nearly five times the settlement offer amount.   Automobile Vs Motorcycle Case Specifics The at-fault driver caused the crash with the motorcyclist when she attempted to turn left in front of the plaintiff while he was riding on his motorcycle. The plaintiff's injuries included fractures of the second and third metatarsal in the left foot, as well as a late-diagnosed traumatic injury to the...

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12 February
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Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Accident – What Every Motorcyclist in Michigan Should Know

Posted by lmurphy
in Fox 17, Motor Vehicle Crashes, Motorcycles
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Everyone knows Michigan is a no-fault auto insurance state. Under the No-Fault Act, priorities are established that determine which insurer is responsible for paying the injured person's benefits. But, interestingly enough, motorcyclists occupy a strange place with regard to no-fault priorities in Michigan, especially when it comes to motorcycle hit-and-run accidents. Motorcycles aren't considered motor vehicles in Michigan. Therefore, they aren't required to carry no-fault coverage. Yet motorcyclists may still collect no-fault benefits if they're injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle. Order of No-Fault Priorities for Motorcyclists While the no-fault statute mandates that motorists seek benefits from their own insurer first,...

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