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Remember the surprise $400 check you probably received last year as a refund from the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association? If you’re like most of us, that rebate felt like pretty good news at the time. Governor Whitmer, in announcing the windfall, said it was the result of changes to Michigan’s No-Fault insurance laws made in 2019 which were...

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Let’s start out by saying that, as fellow citizens of the Motor City, we understand the “need for speed” and the adrenaline rush that comes with pushing a car hard through a turn, tires squealing for traction as they grip the asphalt. We get it when you simply have to gun the accelerator on that powerful muscle car you’ve been holding...

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Content warning: this article contains descriptions of auto accidents and deaths that may be disturbing to some readers. You may be shocked to learn just how bad highway safety has become in Michigan over the past few years. Consider these disheartening statistics we’re quoting from recent Michigan State Police and WDIV news reports: Motorcyclist fatalities increased from 166 in 2021 to 173...

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Content warning: this article contains language and video relating to auto accidents that may be disturbing to some readers. Say you’re approaching an intersection, there are no cars in front of you, and the light has just turned green. Looks like smooth sailing until – WHAM! – your car is slammed by someone speeding through the...

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As you may have read in a recent article published here, Michigan enacted a new distracted driving law effective on June 30th. And while we applaud the intent of the new law, which is designed to discourage hand-held cell phone use while driving and to save innocent lives in the process, we’re disappointed in the weak...

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The Michigan Supreme Court just changed the landscape of slip-and-fall (a.k.a. premises liability) cases in Michigan. Previously, slip-and-fall cases were almost impossible for plaintiffs to win based on what was called the “open and obvious doctrine.” However, Michiganders will now have a much higher likelihood to receive compensation for personal injuries caused by the negligence...

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Think of this article as a small craft warning, because that’s exactly what it’s meant to be. Whether you love them or hate them, jet skis (also known as personal watercraft or PWCs) are some of the most dangerous vessels on Michigan waters. In fact, while jet skis represent only around 10 percent of all registered...

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The Answer Might Surprise You As long ago as the late 1950s and early 1960s, consumer advocates were scrutinizing the safety of cars and trucks on American highways. For instance, Ralph Nader’s 1965 exposé “Unsafe at Any Speed” all but destroyed the reputation – and ultimately the sales – of the Chevrolet Corvair, making Nader a nationally recognized...

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Michigan is one of over 30 states nationwide that have enacted so-called “dram shop” laws designed to prevent establishments that serve alcohol from selling to minors or serving adult customers who are visibly intoxicated. While this law is intended to protect Michigan motorists and pedestrians, it’s perhaps something of a catch-22 for restaurateurs. That’s because bar owners obviously stand to...