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A woman is squatting beside a damaged car, talking on the phone and appearing distressed after a Michigan car accident.

1.16.2022

How do passengers in a Michigan car accident get paid?

What happens if you’re a passenger in a Michigan car accident? How will you get paid to cover your injuries and damages? Joseph Dedvukaj offers ideas on how passengers in car accidents get paid and who’s insurance covers for damages. Hello folks, this is Joseph Dedvukaj from The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm. I want to tell […]

Two cars with significant front-end damage rest on a two-lane road after a collision, debris scattered around. In the aftermath of what appears to be a Michigan car accident, two people are walking away from the scene.

1.16.2022

How long do I have to report a Michigan car accident? What You Need To Know.

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS FIGHTING FOR VICTIM RIGHTS You must report a car accident “immediately” in Michigan. Michigan law does not define the word immediately, but would assign the ordinary meaning to the word, which usually means “at once; instantly” in the plain english dictionary . Michigan law (Michigan Compiled Laws section 257.622) requires you to […]

A silver car, seemingly the victim of a Michigan sideswipe accident, sits parked on the roadside with significant damage to its front left side, including a broken headlight and dented fender.

1.16.2022

Who is at Fault in a Michigan Sideswipe Accident?

Lawyers Fighting For Victims of Sideswipe Accidents. The party at fault in a sideswipe car accident will depend on the specific facts of each collision. The party who caused the car accident through negligence or reckless acts is likely to be found responsible for the car accident collision. Sideswipe accidents are hard to prevent. What […]

A person is holding a smartphone while driving, with the blurred car dashboard in the background, illustrating distracted driving.

1.15.2022

How to Prove Distracted Driving in a Michigan Car Accident Case

Distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of car accidents in Michigan. Since June 30, 2023, Michigan law has prohibited the hand-held use of cell phones while driving, making it illegal to text, make calls, watch videos, or use social media without a hands-free device. But even with stronger laws on the books, […]

Four colored rectangles on a black background: "HIS FAULT" (pink), "HER FAULT" (green), "THEIR FAULT" (light green), and "NOT ME" (orange)—each with a downward arrow, illustrating the tangled web of blame often seen in car accident evidence.

1.15.2022

What Evidence Helps Prove Fault in Car Accident Cases?

In Michigan there are over 9 million registered vehicle and traffic accidents happen daily, and some of these crashes result in legal action being taken by victims of car accidents. The negligence lawsuit requires that fault be proven to secure fair and full compensation after any type of car crash, and a skilled personal injury […]

A person diligently takes notes beside a driver in a car, emphasizing "Defensive Driving to Prevent Collisions" as the ultimate approach to safety.

1.14.2022

5 Defensive Driving Tips That Help Prevent Michigan Auto Collisions

In Michigan, you won’t be surprised to learn we don’t have a mass transit system since we are the home of the big three automakers. In 2020, you would probably also not be surprised to learn that 245,432 Michigan car accidents occur because of a driver’s negligence. Common examples include those who speed too fast, […]

Nighttime highway scene in Michigan with cars driving in opposite directions. The road, illuminated by headlights, has roadside lights visible in the background. Remember safety tips to avoid being a wrong way driver on these bustling roads.

1.14.2022

Safety Tips If You Encounter A Wrong Way Driver In Michigan

Like most Michigan motorists, you will probably would experience a strong sense of panic if you see two headlights, at night, heading straight for you in the same lane of traffic like in the photo. This fact pattern is thankfully really rare, but statistics from AAA still teach us that some disturbing trends on wrong way car […]

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