Laws & Penalties

‘Supersport’ motorcyclists face high fatality rate

  ‘Supersport’ motorcyclists face high fatality rate  by Steven M. Gursten   Supersport riders more likely to die in motorcycle accidents  than riders of more traditional motorcycles I was recently interviewed by a Florida newspaper Ocala.com, probably being that it’s always motorcycle riding season in Florida.  I am one of a small handful of lawyers

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My auto insurer has offered me money to close my No-Fault (PIP) claim, eliminate future no fault benefits. What should I do?

  My auto insurer has offered me money to close my No-Fault (PIP) claim, eliminate future no fault benefits. What should I do?  by Steven M. Gursten Why it’s not a good idea for you to cash out your No-Fault claim after a car accident, even when your attorney wants to Insurance companies want to

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Property Damage (PD) versus Property Protection Insurance (PPI)

  Property Damage (PD) versus Property Protection Insurance (PPI)  by Steven M. Gursten   What to do when property is damaged in a car accident and what coverage pays Many people refer to basic insurance that does not include collision coverage as “PLPD.” This stands for Personal Liability and Property Damage. Property Damage: For out

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How does filing for bankruptcy affect my car accident case?

  How does filing for bankruptcy affect my car accident case?  by Steven M. Gursten We recently received a common question on the implications of filing for bankruptcy after a car accident or truck accident, and how each affects the other in Michigan. Filing for bankruptcy will dramatically impact your car accident case.  It’s best

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Why taking a video deposition of an insurance adjuster is more effective

  Why taking a video deposition of an insurance adjuster is more effective  by Steven M. Gursten   Tips for auto accident attorneys preparing for the insurance adjuster deposition I’ve taken a few hundred depositions in my legal career, and certainly that includes my share of claims adjusters. In Michigan, we file No-Fault lawsuits and

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Safe driving tips for ORV (Off Road Vehicle) driving

  Safe driving tips for ORV (Off Road Vehicle) driving by Steven M. Gursten And what is the law if you are injured in an ORV accident in Michigan? For many people in Michigan, especially those who live near lakes, spring means a chance to get outdoors and start enjoying those ATVs, mopeds, golf carts

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Does a bicyclist have to obey the same traffic laws as a motorist?

  Does a bicyclist have to obey the same traffic laws as a motorist? by Steven M. Gursten   During National Bike Month in May, learn about bicycle traffic laws in Michigan and important safety tips Spring is finally here, and that means more people getting some sunshine and going on bike rides to have

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What Stephen Hawking can teach injury lawyers about low vehicle damage car accidents

  What Stephen Hawking can teach injury lawyers about low vehicle damage car accidents by Steven M. Gursten     People’s bodies, just like particles in physics, don’t react as we would expect I’ve started reading Stephen Hawking’s “The Grand Design,” and oddly enough, it got me thinking about how people in low speed car

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