Car Accident

Can you sue more than once if you’re hurt in a car accident?

  Can you sue more than once if you’re hurt in a car accident? December 16, 2016 by Steven M. Gursten Prior lawsuits may haunt car accident victims, as Court approves State Farm’s use of Wayne County crash victim’s previous legal actions to show ‘fraud scheme’ and justify insurer’s denial of No Fault insurance benefits  Can […]

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How can divorcing parents avoid No Fault problems with ‘joint physical custody’ of their children?

  How can divorcing parents avoid No Fault problems with ‘joint physical custody’ of their children? March 1, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten No one thinks about a car accident when they are getting divorced. But they should. When divorce lawyers think about family law, they don’t think about Michigan’s auto No Fault insurance law or

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Who are you going to sue after a driverless-car accident? Who’s going to pay?

  Who are you going to sue after a driverless-car accident? Who’s going to pay? March 2, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten Will there be – as one expert predicts – ‘a shift in blame for a crash from the at-fault driver to the automotive industry and … manufacturers and software developers who design and update

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The Ten Most Dangerous Intersections for a Car Accident In Ottawa

  The Ten Most Dangerous Intersections for a Car Accident In Ottawa 07/15/21   According to an article by CTV news, data released by the City of Ottawa shows just how dangerous our roads can be. In 2020 alone, there were 10,047 motor vehicle collisions in Ottawa. While some of these are minor fender benders, others can result

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Can a wife sue her husband for ‘underinsured motorist’ benefits?

  Can a wife sue her husband for ‘underinsured motorist’ benefits? March 7, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten Maybe. Or not. Michigan’s No Fault auto insurance law doesn’t require drivers to have uninsured or underinsured coverage, so coverage will depend on policy language When Robert Perry rear-ended a car, he injured his passenger in the process.

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April showers ahead, so take these precautions when driving in the rain

  April showers ahead, so take these precautions when driving in the rain April 6, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten Rain is a cause of many car crashes in April. Here’s what to do Now that winter is closed for business, that doesn’t mean our weather troubles are over. For Michiganders, the start of spring usually

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Can driving dehydrated be as dangerous as driving drunk

  Can driving dehydrated be as dangerous as driving drunk? June 8, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten A new study shows driving errors doubled (!) when driving dehydrated. This includes reduced concentration and alertness and judgment Got water? If you are getting behind the wheel, that’s something you need to start to ask yourself — because driving

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Avoid road work accidents: Don’t see red when there’s orange

  Avoid road work accidents: Don’t see red when there’s orange June 9, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten Construction zone and road work accidents are increasing, according to MDOT. Do your part to keep yourself and highway workers safe As fun and relaxing as summer can be, for exasperated commuters the season is always an exercise

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Top 7 mistakes that can hurt a car accident lawsuit

  Top 7 mistakes that can hurt a car accident lawsuit June 13, 2017 by Steven M. Gursten Advice to avoid common traps that can stop adjusters and defense lawyers from hurting your case – or even getting your car accident lawsuit thrown out of court! Sadly, insurance company adjusters and defense lawyers are constantly searching

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