Insurance

Is your child properly secured in the car or booster seat?

  Is your child properly secured in the car or booster seat? by Steven M. Gursten   Car seat safety tips to protect your children in case of an auto accident Here’s a terrible thought: Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease […]

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Verdict on aftermarket parts costs insurance company $17 million

  Verdict on aftermarket parts costs insurance company $17 million by Steven M. Gursten   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

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Bicycle helmet safety tips for kids

  Bicycle helmet safety tips for kids by Steven M. Gursten   Learn the proper fit, position and regulations for helmets — and tips to prevent traumatic brain injury when bike accidents occur As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to convince your kids to wear that bicycle helmet. Sometimes kids don’t

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5 steps to choosing the perfect motorcycle helmet

  5 steps to choosing the perfect motorcycle helmet  by Steven M. Gursten   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

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What’s the difference between attendant care and replacement services?

  What’s the difference between attendant care and replacement services? by Steven M. Gursten   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,

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6 most common bicycle accidents

  6 most common bicycle accidents by Steven M. Gursten 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

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Is an 83-year-old man’s death only worth $250,000?

  Is an 83-year-old man’s death only worth $250,000?  by Steven M. Gursten That’s what Secura Insurance Company said,  Macomb County jury says $2.55 million instead If I have a reputation among insurance defense attorneys and insurance companies, it’s probably that I’m known for taking certain cases to trial when I get morally offended by

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How Canadian drivers can register a motor vehicle in Michigan

  How Canadian drivers can register a motor vehicle in Michigan  by Steven M. Gursten   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

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