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Don’t Get Hurt Twice – New Publication “Protecting the Injured”

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The Michigan Legislature recently enacted major changes to the Michigan Auto No-Fault Law. The most important of these changes went into effect in July 2020. These new laws will have a substantial impact on the legal rights of people seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions, as well as the medical providers whose services and care the injured so need and heavily depend on. ...

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What to do if You’re in a Car Accident While Pregnant

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A person never plans to be in a car crash, and these types of accidents never discriminate. Crashes can involve both new teen drivers and experienced older drivers, small cars and semi-trucks, and insured and uninsured vehicles. It doesn't matter who you are, how experienced a driver you are, where you're at, or any other factor - car accidents can happen to anyone. One class of auto accident victims that poses a significantly greater risk of injury or complications include pregnant drivers and vehicle occupants. If you're in a car accident while pregnant, it's important to take extra precautions as to...

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Auto No-Fault Lawsuit Challenges New Medical Provider Fee Schedule

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Several developments, in this case, occurred in late 2020 and early 2021. An integral member of the legal team handling this case, Lansing auto accident attorney, Lauren Kissel, provides further updates on the auto no-fault lawsuit here. We recently wrote about our current lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Michigan's recent no-fault reform, specifically the new limits on family provided attendant care and the egregious fee schedule that applies to non-Medicare compensable services. In the previous article, we discussed at length the in-home attendant care challenges. In this second installment, we will further discuss the constitutionality of the new medical provider fee...

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Recommended Michigan Car Insurance and the New No-Fault Law

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Michigan’s new auto no-fault law is now in full effect, and many new car insurance options are available for consumers to purchase for the first time since the 1970s. The choices many people will make in response to the new auto insurance law will be dictated by the harsh economic reality of cost. People can only buy what they can afford. However, buying less than what is affordable will only invite disaster if the policyholder suffers a catastrophic injury that exceeds the selected no-fault PIP coverage levels or causes another person to suffer such an injury. As a law firm...

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Importance of Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Michigan’s New Auto Law

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We recently shared our auto insurance recommendations due to the consumer options available as of July 1, 2020. In that article, we recommended purchasing significant amounts of underinsured motorist coverage (UIM). This week on Fox 17 "Know the Law," Grand Rapids car crash lawyer, Tom Sinas, further explained the importance of underinsured motorist coverage and Michigan's new auto law, including a significant shift in the system leading to our recommendation of purchasing significant amounts of UIM. Should I Purchase Underinsured Motorist Coverage? First, it's important to know that underinsured motorist coverage is not mandatory but an optional add-on to your auto insurance...

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Should I Opt-Out of PIP Coverage if I Have Medicare or Medicaid?

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Medicare Recipients and the Auto No-Fault Opt-Out Option Seniors can now opt-out of no-fault PIP expense benefits if they: are covered under both Parts A and B of Medicare; and their spouse and any resident relative has Medicare "qualified health coverage" or has coverage under a separate no-fault policy. Furthermore, Medicare recipients injured in a motor vehicle accident who opt out of no-fault PIP benefits will not be able to receive any no-fault coverage through the Assigned Claims Plan. However, they may be entitled to Assigned Claims Plan (ACP) coverage if injured in a collision as a non-occupant or pedestrian.  Coverage under...

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Motorcycles and the New Auto No-Fault Law

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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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