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Black boxes don’t really exist as such anymore. But for purposes of this blog, I use the term as the main source of information about the truck and its journey. These systems can show how a truck was operating, its speed and any braking that occurred in the moments before a serious crash. These systems …
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Experienced lawyer reviews bicycle accident scenarios and injuries I found a great article by an attorney named Shaana Rahman in Trial Magazine. Rahman made some interesting points for attorneys handling bicycle accident cases — that can also be helpful to bicycle enthusiasts themselves. Keep in mind, in 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 were …
It’s no joke! Trucking companies are trying to get injured motorists to sign these exoneration card waivers at the scene of a crash This one is really bad. In fact, this new “Accident Report Kit” for truckers by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. takes egregiousness to another level. I rank this with the stories …
Learn about two important No-Fault insurance benefits for injured auto accident victims in Michigan It’s easy to get these two important No-Fault benefits confused. Often, when I appear in Court at case evaluation on a very significant lawsuit involving attendant care benefits, I have to even start off educating the lawyers serving on the panel …
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How to find a safe helmet that can save your life Today I’d like to continue the discussion about choosing the right motorcycle helmet. Wearing a motorcycle helmet in Michigan is more important now than ever, as the law requiring motorcycle helmet use has been repealed. We’re going to start from the top down with …
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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts are safer than aftermarket parts, yet many insurance companies still refuse to use them Today I’m posting a blog post from Russell D. Longcore. Russell is a contributor to my blog, and is an insurance claims consultant, an insurance adjuster and author of “Insurance Claims Secrets Revealed.” His book outlines …
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7 tips to keep workers safe and avoid car accidents in construction zones Today is National Work Zone Awareness week. I’ve decided to adopt this as part of the Michigan Auto Law blog in part because of my own past experiences as a lawyer representing injured construction workers and helping their families. It is truly …
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Motorcycle lawyer advice on the proper insurance coverage now for motorcyclists The bill designed to repeal our 40-year-old law requiring Michigan motorcyclists to wear a helmet was signed into law by Governor Snyder on Thursday. Now the law requiring Michigan motorcycle owners to ride with a helmet is no more, as our motorcycle lawyers had …
Motorcycle attorney in Detroit Free Press about the motorcycle helmet repeal and its deadly consequences Steven M. Gursten was featured as a motorcycle attorney source in the Detroit Free Press. Gursten discussed the Michigan motorcycle helmet repeal and its dire consequences for motorcyclists and taxpayers. As said in the Free Press: “It’s a terrible law,” …
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