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Pursuant to the Michigan No-Fault Automobile Insurance Act, persons temporarily unemployed at the time of an automobile accident are able to collect wage loss benefits during their period of disability following the accident.

Posted in Michigan Car Accident Lawyer

Last week wintry weather blasted back to Michigan with snow accumulations of 3” or more on the west side of the state and four feet of snow near Iron Mountain in the UP! As our roads get slick and we navigate our way to work, to school or even to get a jump start on our holiday shopping, accidents happen as drivers skid and slide on snow and ice. Every year, when the first serious snowfall causes crashes, we all remark that our fellow Michiganders seem to have forgotten how to drive. Now is the time we should all be reminded to put good snow and ice safe driving habits back into practice and keep them top of mind and my clients are already asking what they can do to be safe on the roads this winter.

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In our work as attorneys specializing in Michigan’s No Fault Act, we have been battling State Farm Insurance Company for more than 20 years to make sure they pay our clients the No Fault benefits they are contractually and legally entitled to. They have been extremely aggressive in their attempts to withhold payments and benefits…

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Back-to-school season brings with it lots of excitement for teens as they gain more independence and drive around with friends, boyfriends and girlfriends to school, homecoming games, parties and more. You’re going to worry when your kids are out on the road, sure, but we have some tips to help you prepare them for the…

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Don’t Text and Drive You wouldn’t smack yourself in the face with a hammer, would you? Of course not. But surprisingly, an alarming number of drivers respond to their texts while driving – which in our book, is about same as hammering your own face. Is that extreme? We don’t think so. And we have…

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Obamacare and Auto Insurance In Michigan, drivers are required to carry no-fault insurance on their vehicles. But beyond that, drivers may also choose to pay for additional coverage in the event of an auto accident. An experienced auto accident attorney, like our team at The Mike Morse Law Firm, can help you make sense of…

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It happens all the time: Your sister’s car is in the shop for maintenance and she needs to get to an appointment — but you can’t drive her. So, without hesitating, you let her borrow your car. But what happens if she gets into an accident? Will your insurance policy cover injuries and damage? Here…

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Many Michigan drivers do not understand the importance of uninsured motorist coverage. If you are hit and injured by a driver with no insurance, you must have uninsured motorist coverage in order to be compensated for pain and suffering. Uninsured motorist coverage is inexpensive and it is always better to purchase as much coverage as…

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Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense and is the direct cause of many wrongful deaths in Michigan. In the state of Michigan, any driver with blood-alcohol absorption (BAC) above .08 percent is considered intoxicated under the law. The number of Michigan car accidents related to alcohol consumption is enormous and even…

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Every day our Michigan auto accident attorneys get calls from accident victims who were hit by a distracted driver. Did you know that using your cell phone while driving increases your chance of getting into an accident by 400%? Doing things like dialing a phone number or being involved in intense conversations, means you’re not…