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The connection between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s

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  The connection between traumatic brain injury and Alzheimer’s  by Steven M. Gursten   Study shows brain injury survivors, even younger ones, suffer accelerated neurodegeneration As a Michigan brain injury attorney, I have a unique challenge when helping many of my clients who have suffered “mild” traumatic brain injury in car accidents and truck accidents. It’s my job […]

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Get Claims Adjuster’s PIP File in Every No Fault Case

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  Get Claims Adjuster’s PIP File in Every No Fault Case  by Steven M. Gursten   There is gold in PIP files. Here, PIP stands for personal injury protection, as in, personal injury protection benefits related to no-fault auto insurance. There are only 4 or 5 law firms that really understand no fault litigation in Michigan, and for

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Who pays my PIP benefits if I’m injured in a car accident while in a limo, ambulance or shuttle bus?

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  Who pays my PIP benefits if I’m injured in a car accident while in a limo, ambulance or shuttle bus? by Steven M. Gursten   Michigan’s No-Fault law delineates the insurance required to pay your PIP insurance benefits when occupying limousines, airport shuttles, etc.   This is the third blog in my series about

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Teen distracted driving: Graphic teen crash video by MDOT

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  Teen distracted driving: Graphic teen crash video by MDOT  by Steven M. Gursten   Distracted Driving Awareness Month highlights most dangerous and deadly behavior by Michigan teen drivers We’re into the last week of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and as auto accident attorneys we would like to turn today to the subject of teen driving.

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The horrifying, often overlooked consequences of chronic pain

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  The horrifying, often overlooked consequences of chronic pain by Steven M. Gursten   TED talk by Dr. Elliot Krane says chronic pain is not just a symptom of injury, but an injury itself I often write about the connection between car accident injuries like TBI and chronic pain syndrome. Sadly, so many of these injuries

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Recognizing Symptoms of Head Trauma Can Be Difficult

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  Recognizing Symptoms of Head Trauma Can Be Difficult  by Steven M. Gursten   According to MedlinePlus (the National Institutes of Health’s Web site) every year, millions of people suffer a head injury. But the danger is that so many head injuries can be difficult to recognize. Sometimes symptoms of head injuries begin to manifest

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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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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