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01 September
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Why Personal Injury Clients Are Responsible for Case Costs

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Judge's gavel, calculator, and financial documents representing case costs in a personal injury claim.

Personal injury clients are generally responsible for case costs because those expenses are incurred to investigate and pursue the client's claim. Although many law firms advance those costs during the case, they remain separate from attorney fees and are typically addressed in the attorney-client agreement. After a serious accident, many people understand that personal injury lawyers often work on a contingency fee basis. What can be confusing is learning that attorney fees and case costs are not the same thing. This often leads to an important question: If my lawyer is handling my case, why am I responsible for case costs? The answer is...

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18 August
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What Does “No Fee Unless We Win” Actually Mean?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Attorney holding a sign displaying the phrase “No Win No Fee,” representing contingency fee agreements in personal injury cases.

"No Fee Unless We Win" generally means a personal injury attorney is paid through a contingency fee agreement. Instead of charging hourly legal fees, the attorney receives a fee only if compensation is recovered through a settlement, verdict, or other successful resolution. However, consumers should not choose a lawyer based solely on this phrase, because contingency fee arrangements are common throughout the personal injury industry. If you've researched personal injury lawyers, you've probably seen the phrase: "No fee unless we win." It's one of the most common phrases used in personal injury advertising, and many people assume they know exactly what it means. But...

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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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24 June
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What Evidence Matters Most in a Michigan Car Accident Claim?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Accidents, Auto Insurance, Uncategorized
Stack of legal case files and a judge’s gavel representing evidence in a car accident claim.

The most important evidence in a Michigan car accident claim usually includes medical records, photographs and video, witness statements, police reports, proof of financial loss, and any documentation that connects the injury and its life impact back to the crash. The strongest claims are built on evidence that proves fault, causation, injury seriousness, and damages in a consistent way. After a Michigan car accident, most people understand that evidence matters - but many are not sure which evidence matters most or how different pieces of evidence affect different parts of a claim. Some evidence helps show who caused the crash. Other...

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20 June
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How Long a Michigan Car Accident Case Takes (and Why It Varies)

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Accidents, Auto Insurance, Auto No-Fault, Uncategorized
Judge’s gavel with two vehicles representing the process of a Michigan car accident claim.

A Michigan car accident case can take anywhere from a relatively short insurance claim process to a much longer lawsuit timeline, depending on injury severity, medical treatment, fault disputes, insurance issues, and whether the case resolves in negotiation, mediation, or trial. There is no one standard timeline because every case develops differently. After a Michigan car accident, many injured people want a clear answer to one practical question: How long is this going to take? That question makes sense. Medical treatment may already be underway, bills may be arriving, work may be disrupted, and the insurance company may be asking for statements or...

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11 June
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Can Gaps in Medical Treatment Hurt Your Michigan Injury Claim?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Auto No-Fault, Injuries, Uncategorized
Medical professional reviewing treatment notes with a patient in a clinical setting.

Yes, gaps in medical treatment can hurt a Michigan injury claim because insurance companies often use them to argue that the injury was not serious, was not caused by the accident, or did not meaningfully affect the injured person’s normal life. Treatment gaps do not automatically destroy a claim, but they often make serious injury and causation issues harder to prove. After a Michigan car accident, many injured people do what seems reasonable: they get checked out, try to rest, and hope things improve. Some begin treatment right away but stop after a few visits because work gets busy, appointments are...

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05 June
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Lansing Car Accidents: What Happens If You’re Partially At Fault?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Traffic at a Lansing intersection representing shared fault in a car accident.

If you are partly at fault in a Lansing car accident, you may still be able to recover compensation under Michigan law. However, your recovery can be reduced by your percentage of fault, and if you are found to be more than 50% at fault, certain damages - including pain and suffering in many cases - may no longer be available. After a car accident in Lansing, one of the first things many injured drivers worry about is whether something they did - even something small - could hurt their case. Maybe they were driving a little too fast. Maybe they...

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02 June
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What Happens If You’re Partly At Fault in a Michigan Car Accident?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Two vehicles close together on a roadway representing shared fault in a Michigan car accident.

In Michigan, you can still recover compensation after a car accident if you were partly at fault - but your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you may be barred from recovering certain damages, including pain and suffering in many cases. After a car accident, one of the first questions many injured people ask is: What happens if the insurance company says I was partly at fault? In Michigan, this is a critical issue because partial fault can directly affect both whether you can recover compensation and how much compensation...

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01 June
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Celebrating Mike Larkin’s Retirement

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Portrait of attorney Mike Larkin featured in a Sinas Dramis Law Firm retirement and recognition announcement

Honoring an extraordinary career, quiet leadership, and the lasting difference Mike made for clients, colleagues, and friends at the firm. On June 1, 2026, Michael (“Mike”) E. Larkin retired from the Sinas Dramis Law Firm, bringing to a close a remarkable legal career defined by exceptional advocacy, professionalism, and a deep commitment to helping others. Mike was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona. He earned his undergraduate degree in Government and International Relations from the University of Notre Dame in 1979 and received his law degree from the University of Arizona Law School in 1982. He began his legal career with Haralson,...

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19 May
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What If the At‑Fault Driver Has No Insurance in Michigan?

Posted by Delaney Morgenstern
in Uncategorized
Car accident involving an uninsured driver in Michigan, with explanation that No-Fault insurance still applies

If the at‑fault driver has no insurance in Michigan, your own no‑fault insurance still applies for medical and wage‑loss benefits. Additional compensation may be available through uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage if your policy includes it, particularly when injuries are serious. After a car accident, many injured drivers assume the at‑fault driver’s insurance company will pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. In Michigan, however, a surprising number of crashes involve drivers with no insurance or not enough insurance to fully cover the harm they cause. When the at‑fault driver is uninsured - or underinsured - injured victims are often...

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