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Do drivers who speed in construction work zones deserve more lenient penalties?

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  Do drivers who speed in construction work zones deserve more lenient penalties? by Steven M. Gursten Michigan senators want to reduce points on driving records for speeders who endanger workers and other drivers with (SB 895-898). Why? Yesterday, I wrote about a recent, dangerous package of Senate bills (SB 895-898) that would allow drivers to […]

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Does Medicare Cover Auto Accident Injuries?

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  Does Medicare Cover Auto Accident Injuries? May 22, 2023 by Steven M. Gursten     Does Medicare cover auto accident injuries in Michigan? In Michigan, Medicare Part A does cover auto accident related injuries but under certain circumstances. But unlike No-Fault auto insurance, it will want to be reimbursed and it will not cover all

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How does No Fault wage loss apply to a retired person?

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  How does No Fault wage loss apply to a retired person? by Steven M. Gursten Lost wages compensate car accident victims for what they would have earned at work while they’re recovering from their injuries. Learn how seniors can benefit here No Fault wage loss in Michigan is an important No Fault insurance benefit that

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Will saliva tests help police catch drugged drivers?

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  Will saliva tests help police catch drugged drivers? by Steven M. Gursten   HB 5385 proposes allowing police to require suspected drugged drivers to submit to road-side chemical analysis of their saliva Would roadside saliva tests help Michigan police catch drugged drivers? Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-St. Clair County) thinks so. In his recently introduced House

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What happens when the person who caused a crash refuses to pay my mini tort claim?

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  What happens when the person who caused a crash refuses to pay my mini tort claim? by Steven M. Gursten How to hold a driver responsible for vehicle damage under the Michigan mini tort Under Michigan’s mini tort law, car accident victims can recover a maximum of $1,000 for vehicle damage from the driver

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54 self-funded insurance companies in Michigan

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  54 self-funded insurance companies in Michigan June 21, 2014 by Steven M. Gursten Beware if you’re driving a company car from a self funded business Some government entities, bus companies and large corporations will self-fund their auto insurance. They believe the entity or company is financially sound enough to pay for their own losses out

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