When a Loved One Suffers Injuries or Death in a Single-Vehicle Crash in Michigan: Are PIP Benefits Still Available? Single-vehicle crashes are some of the most misunderstood incidents under Michigan law. When someone is seriously injured—or tragically killed—in a crash involving only one car, families often assume that insurance will refuse to pay because “no…
Michigan Court Reaffirms That Auto Insurers Cannot Use Policy Exclusions to Deny Michigan No-Fault (PIP) Benefits A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision has once again confirmed a cornerstone of Michigan No-Fault law: Insurance companies cannot avoid paying Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits with policy exclusions that reduce coverage below what the No-Fault Act requires….
Michigan Slip-and-Fall Injuries: What Evidence You Need to Win Your Case in 2025 Slip-and-fall injuries happen in a moment — a wet floor in a store, a poorly maintained stairwell in an apartment building, icy parking lot in Michigan winter. But success in a premises liability claim requires more than simply proving you fell. Michigan…
Institutional Sexual Assault Claims in Michigan: Understanding Your Rights Under Title IX, Section 1983, and ELCRA Sexual assault within an institutional setting—a school, university, workplace, religious organization, medical provider, group home, or other structured entity—raises legal issues far beyond the criminal act itself. These cases focus on the institution’s failures: failures to supervise, failures to…
Michigan’s PIP System in 2025: Why It’s Now a “Pay-to-Play” System — and What Injured Drivers Need to Know Michigan’s auto-insurance system was once known for providing automatic, unlimited PIP medical benefits to every driver, regardless of fault. But the 2019 amendments to the No-Fault Act fundamentally changed the system — and today, Michigan operates…
Michigan Motorcycle Accident Claims: What Riders Need to Know in 2025 Why PIP priority rules matter — and how to protect your full right to compensation under Michigan law. Motorcycle crashes in Michigan bring a unique set of legal challenges. Unlike a traditional auto accident, a motorcycle collision immediately triggers questions about insurance priority, PIP…
How Michigan’s Wrongful Death Act Works for Families Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. In these moments, families not only face emotional pain but often overwhelming financial burdens. Michigan law provides a way for surviving family members to pursue justice and compensation through the Michigan Wrongful Death Act, set out…
How Much Notice Does an Insurance Company Have to Give Before Cancelling Your Auto Policy in Michigan? Auto insurance can be confusing enough without worrying about whether your coverage has quietly lapsed. Many Michigan drivers believe an insurance company must give 30 days’ written notice before cancelling a policy — but that’s not always true….
Who Pays After a Dog Bite Injury in Michigan? Dog bites happen fast — and the consequences can be serious. Medical bills, lost work, and lasting scars are just a few of the costs victims face. The good news is that Michigan has some of the strongest protections for dog bite victims in the country….
What to Do After a Michigan Car Accident: Grand Rapids Guide 2025 A car crash can turn your life upside down in seconds. From serious injuries to mounting medical bills and confusing insurance paperwork, the aftermath can be overwhelming. In Michigan, where No-Fault insurance laws add unique steps to the process, knowing what to do…