Auto Accidents – (248)-588-3333 – 2020 Auto insurance reform . . What changes were made by Michigan’s new auto insurance reform? The reform that took effect on July 2, primarily affected regulations governing the minimum coverage requirements for Auto insurance in Michigan. The original no-fault law required that all auto insurance had to include unlimited lifetime benefits in the personal injury portion. In other words, it had to cover the medical expenses of any accident victim for the rest of … Read More
2020 auto insurance reform explained
Common mistakes when dealing with traffic/speeding tickets
Traffic/speeding – (248) 588-3333- Common mistakes . . Common Mistakes Here are just a few mistakes made by people who are given traffic and speeding tickets: Refusing to fight it at all: Even if it’s just you in court making a weak argument, it can often be worthwhile to at least try to contest the ticket. The officers who hand out tickets and the equipment they use are not infallible Failing to even consult an attorney: While it may be … Read More
Common Mistakes of dog bite victims
Dog bites – (248) 588-3333- Common mistakes . . Common Mistakes of Dog Bite Victims Here are some mistakes you should avoid unless you want to undermine a possible dog bite lawsuit or possibly even threaten your own health. Failing to see a doctor immediately: Not only can this worsen your injuries, but any delay in treatment for the injury can be used as evidence in court that the injury itself was not serious. It can also be used to … Read More
Michigan Traffic Law
Traffic and speeding – (248) 588-3333- Michigan Traffic law . . Traffic Law Traffic tickets and violations typically cover any other automobile related offense other than speeding. Everything from failing to use a turn signal to vehicular manslaughter. A few examples of traffic infractions include: Failing to use a turn signal (subject to fines of up to $95 Failing to obey a stop sign or stop light (note: yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so) Failure to … Read More
Michigan speeding law
Traffic and speeding ticket – (248) 588-3333- Michigan speeding law . . Speeding Laws Violations of Michigan’s automobile speed limit laws can be divided into two distinct categories with unique factors, the basic speeding law and the absolute speed limit. Basic Speeding law Some of the people reading this guide may have adopted one or more of the myths about the speed limit. You may have been told at some point that you cannot get ticketed for speeding if you … Read More
How Do I Attain The Best Outcome For My Family Law Case? [Video]
Family Law – (248) 588-3333 – How Do I Attain The Best Outcome For My Family Law Case? . . Family Law cases have a number of moving parts and complicated areas throughout the entire process. There are a number of steps that need to be handled correctly or else your chances of getting the outcome you deserve go out the window. Your chances of earning a better result are dramatically increased if you hire the right professional with the … Read More
Michigan Divorce – Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the overall cost of my divorce? The cost of the divorce is determined by the complexity of the legal issues involved, and the opposition of the legal issues by the other party. For example, if the other party is in agreement with major issues in the divorce, such as: child support, child custody, alimony, spousal support, or dividing property and assets/debts, you will most likely spend less in attorney fees because these issues can be resolved by … Read More
Defending against lawsuits for intentional injury
Personal Injury -(248) 588-3333- Defense against intentional injury lawsuits . . Defenses to Intentional Injury Lawsuits What if the injured person consented to the act which injured them? So long as it was obtained voluntarily (no threats or fraud), then consent is a defense for most intentional injury lawsuits. The defense is only valid if you stay within the bounds of that consent. Most states do not allow consent to criminal acts. Consent can also take the form of “implied … Read More
Lawsuits for damaged or stolen personal property
Personal injury – (248) 588-3333 -Lost or Stolen Personal Property . . Can you sue someone for stealing from you or breaking your property? Yes, you can. There are actually two different types of lawsuits you can pursue against someone for taking your personal property or damaging it. Which one you would use depends on how much damage was actually done to your property. If the damage is relatively minor, then you would sue for “trespass to chattels”. If the … Read More
Lawsuits for emotional injuries
Personal Injury – (248) 588-3333 – Emotional harm . . Can you sue someone for emotional injuries? Yes, you can. Michigan allows lawsuits for intentional infliction of emotional harm. However, in order to succeed, the emotional distress must be severe and must have been caused by “extreme or outrageous” conduct. Outrageous conduct is defined as behavior which violates all reasonable standards of decency. Less offensive behavior might also qualify if it is done repeatedly or done against children or other … Read More