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What happens to the brain after concussion? New study says concussion kills brain cells

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  What happens to the brain after concussion? New study says concussion kills brain cells  by Steven M. Gursten   As I brain injury lawyer, I see first-hand  the complex symptoms of concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in the people I help.  I also see how these injuries affect my clients for years after car accidents. […]

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Here’s a riddle: Can a trucker still lawfully drive on legalized ‘recreational’ pot from a state that has legalized marijuana?

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  Here’s a riddle: Can a trucker still lawfully drive on legalized ‘recreational’ pot from a state that has legalized marijuana?  by Steven M. Gursten   U.S. DOT didn’t relax ‘zero tolerance’ policy for truckers after Washington’s ‘Recreational Marijuana’ law. Will DOT react differently to Colorado’s marijuana law or the pot laws coming to a

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A ‘marijuana breathalyzer?’

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  A ‘marijuana breathalyzer?’  by Steven M. Gursten   Research shows testing drivers for marijuana may be effective to see if they’re ‘under the influence’ Police  use a “breathalyzer” machine to test suspected drunk drivers to see if they’re driving under the influence of alcohol. But what if there was a “marijuana breathalyzer” that would

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Here’s what happens when people don’t clear the ice and snow off cars

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  Here’s what happens when people don’t clear the ice and snow off cars  by Steven M. Gursten   “Ice Missiles” caused by snow and ice falling from roofs of cars and trucks are crashes just waiting to happen I recently wrote about the law in Connecticut called the “Ice Missile Law.” The law requires drivers to

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GPS, black boxes in vehicles puts drivers privacy up for grabs

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  GPS, black boxes in vehicles puts drivers privacy up for grabs  by Steven M. Gursten Attorney Steven Gursten tells The Detroit News how data can be used against drivers in court after auto accidents Every time a driver gets behind the wheel, odds are that car or truck is gathering information from built-in “black

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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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