What to do when property is damaged in a car accident and what coverage pays There are important differences between property protection insurance vs property damage coverage. Your PPI pays when you damage a safely parked car, a tree or a fence in Michigan – regardless of whether you were at-fault. PD pays when you … The post Property Protection Insurance vs Property Damage Insurance: What’s The Difference? appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Learn the basic bike hand signals to protect yourself and help Michigan drivers understand your next move Rule No. 1 is wearing your helmet, and it’s one of the best things you can do while riding your bicycle. But what is Rule No. 2?  I would say knowing and using your bike hand signals while … The post Michigan Bike Hand Signals: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Michigan is both a No-Fault insurance state and a tort threshold state, meaning Michigan has a crash injury threshold and special rules that apply to suing someone after a car accident. These unique requirements apply to filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who causes a crash for pain and suffering compensation, lost wages, medical … The post Suing Someone After A Car Accident In Michigan: FAQs Answered appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The distracted driving car accident statistics show that between 2018 and 2022 auto accidents involving distracted drivers have dropped 30.5 % in the U.S. and 18.4% in Michigan. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from watching the road and driving safely. The distracted driving car accident statistics for both … The post Distracted Driving Statistics Nationally and For Michigan: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The 3 types of distracted driving scenarios (visual, cognitive & manual) can set the stage for dangerous and/or potentially deadly driving situations The post 3 Types Of Distracted Driving: Visual, Cognitive And Manual appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Why is the punishment for distracted driving vs drunk driving so different, despite both posing very similar risks of causing a car accident? The science shows that texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash, and drunk drivers are 4 to 23 times more likely. Yet today drunk drivers face jail, … The post Distracted Driving vs Drunk Driving: Punishment Is Unequal appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The consequences of distracted driving in Michigan may include: (1) being responsible for a civil infraction; (2) paying fines; (3) being ordered to do community service; (4) having points put on your driving record; and (5) being ordered to complete a “basic driver improvement course.” The distracted driving laws in Michigan prohibit all drivers from … The post Consequences Of Distracted Driving In Michigan Explained appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The Michigan yield laws set forth the circumstances in which drivers in Michigan must yield the right of way: (1) when traveling through intersections, (2) when making left turns, (3) when pedestrians and bicyclists are in a crosswalk, (4) when merging onto the highway, and (5) when encountering an emergency vehicle. When people know, understand … The post Michigan Yield Laws: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The Michigan texting and driving law is intended to stop drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, make calls, watch videos, or go on social media while they’re behind the wheel. Penalties include fines, community service, driving school and points on their license. The law does allow drivers to … The post Michigan Texting and Driving Law 2024: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Michigan’s distracted driving laws make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, talk on the phone, watch videos or go on social media while you’re driving. Penalties include fines, community service, and points on your license. The law includes a “hands-free” exception. The penalties for violating the Michigan … The post Michigan Distracted Driving Laws 2024: Here’s What To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more