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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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15 ways that self-driving cars could transform our lives

  15 ways that self-driving cars could transform our lives By Brad Plumer  May 28, 2014, 12:35pm EDT On Tuesday, Google unveiled a stunning new prototype for a self-driving car. There’s no steering wheel. No pedals. You just sit back and let the car do the driving. SELF-DRIVING CARS COULD HAVE MAJOR BENEFITS — AND BIG DOWNSIDES Now,

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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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Do bicycle helmets really protect against concussion and brain injury?

  Do bicycle helmets really protect against concussion and brain injury? by Steven M. Gursten   I read a recent article in Bicycling Magazine called “Senseless”  by Bruce Barcott. This isn’t just any quick hitter article on bicycle safety or on the importance of wearing bike helmets. In search of whether bicycle helmets truly do

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Who pays for No Fault benefits for minor children of divorced parents injured in a car accident?

  Who pays for No Fault benefits for minor children of divorced parents injured in a car accident?  by Steven M. Gursten   One question that constantly trips up many insurance lawyers is: How does PIP – also known as Michigan No Fault – apply to a minor child injured in a car accident when

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What happens when someone using legal medical marijuana causes a car accident?

  What happens when someone using legal medical marijuana causes a car accident?  by Steven M. Gursten   How does  legalized medical marijuana use in Michigan work with our impaired driving laws if a motor vehicle accident occurs? Many people are smoking pot.  But what happens when these people who are using medical marijuana then

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Can legal medical marijuana users be sued for using marijuana if they cause a car accident?

  Can legal medical marijuana users be sued for using marijuana if they cause a car accident?  by Steven M. Gursten   Attorney discusses how medical marijuana use may be relevant in a negligence lawsuit from a car crash Registered medical marijuana users can inhale and breathe easy. A little bit, at least. Although their criminal

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When should I choose primary medical PIP benefits?

  When should I choose primary medical PIP benefits?  by Steven M. Gursten Insurance attorney gives 5 tips to why primary medical PIP Benefits in No-Fault states can protect drivers As an insurance lawyer, I read auto insurance policies every day (yes, I do realize reading insurance contracts is not the most glamorous part about

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