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What if cars could drive themselves? It’s the stuff of science fiction. Except, that it’s likely to be a reality in only the next couple of years. Here is Eric Schmidt, former executive chairman of Google, interviewed by Daniel Franklin, executive editor of The Economist and editor-in-chief of “The World In…” publication, at The Economist’s …
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Reporter Cheri Hardmon interviews attorney Steven M. Gursten on a “truck safety crisis” WNEM Saginaw TV 5 News interviews truck accident attorney Steven M, Gursten, head of Michigan Auto Law. Reporter, Cheri Hardmon wanted to examine the dangers of truck accidents due to loose cargo, or tires blowing and leaving debris on the freeways. Steve …
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We recently received a common question on the implications of filing for bankruptcy after a car accident or truck accident, and how each affects the other in Michigan. Filing for bankruptcy will dramatically impact your car accident case. It’s best to speak with an experienced auto accident attorney and a bankruptcy attorney to fully understand …
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$1.25 million settlement for pedestrian struck by car Last week, I wrote about our top-reported auto accident trial verdict and truck accident trial verdict, according to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly year-end list of the top verdicts and settlements. Our own auto lawyers also received the top reported personal injury settlement in 2012, again according to …
Supersport riders more likely to die in motorcycle accidents than riders of more traditional motorcycles I was recently interviewed by a Florida newspaper Ocala.com, probably being that it’s always motorcycle riding season in Florida. I am one of a small handful of lawyers in the United States who has litigated and settled a large number …
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Steven Gursten in the Ocala Times on how the dangers of supersports affect younger bikers Steve Gursten was interviewed by a Florida newspaper Ocala.com, as it’s always motorcycle riding season in Florida. Steve is one of a handful of national lawyers who handles serious motorcycle accident lawsuits, and the newspaper sought him out for his …
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How the FMSCA is regulating truck companies that open under new names to avoid punishment The FMCSA has proposed rules that would allow the agency to suspend or revoke the operating authority registration of motor carriers that have shown egregious disregard for safety compliance. They also allow the FMSCA to suspend/revoke the operating authority registration …
Construction zones are dangerous to more than just construction workers – why car accidents are more likely and more hazardous WNEM Saginaw TV news recently interviewed me for a story on the dangers of construction zones, and in particular, how construction zones can cause a car accident. I was interviewed by reporter Craig McMorris, and …
A to-do list for Canadian drivers on how to register a car Canadian drivers who live in Michigan for extended periods of time are putting themselves at great risk if their vehicles are not registered properly according to the Michigan No-Fault law. Last week, I wrote about why this can be so dangerous for Canadian …
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