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Michigan No-Fault Car Insurance

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... state, which means their options for pursuing a claim are often limited if they're injured in a car accident ... involving the policyholder's car, and any motorcyclist who is hurt in a traffic accident involving the ... protection which "pays your defense costs and any damages you are found liable for as the result of an auto ... $40,000 per accident in which more than one person is hurt or killed, and $10,000 per accident for property ... damage for an accident that occurs in another state. ...
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Car Accident Vehicle Damage: Your Auto Repair Options

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... If your vehicle was damaged in a car accident, you want to know how to go about getting it repaired ... The short answer is that it depends on what state the accident happened in, who was at fault for the ... accident, how much property damage insurance coverage the other driver has, and what kind of and how ... Negligence Versus No-Fault States Liability in car accidents is always based on negligence (i.e., fault ... However, in a no-fault state, if you are involved in an accident, your own car insurance company will ... Car Accident Vehicle Damage: Your Auto Repair Options ...
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Defenses to a Car Accident Injury Claim

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... On either side of a car accident injury case, whether you're the one bringing a claim, or you find yourself ... accused of causing the accident, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the common defenses ... Factual defenses depend on the specifics of the underlying accident, and can include contributory or ... Car Accident Liability or "Fault" Defenses The most common factual defenses to a car accident injury ... claim involve fault (unless the accident occurred in a no-fault state). ... Defenses to a Car Accident Injury Claim ...
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Collecting a Car Accident Settlement or Judgment

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... You’ve won your car accident case. The court or jury has awarded you damages. ... An settlement agreement is a pre-trial resolution of your car accident case. ... If your judgment involves an insurance claim arising out of a car accident, the other driver is usually ... If you've been involved in a car accident within the last three years, and you've resolved your claim ... participation will help us inform others about their situations and options before dealing with their own car accident ... Collecting a Car Accident Settlement or Judgment ...
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What to Do After a Rideshare Passenger Injury

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... If you are able, collect as much information about the accident as possible. ... Get tips on gathering evidence after a vehicle accident. ... Next, contact your rideshare company to report the accident. ... from the driver who was responsible for the accident. ... Maybe the driver and the rideshare company deny any fault in the accident. ...
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Are You Entitled to Compensation for Your Car Accident?

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... After any kind of traffic accident, you're likely wondering whether you're in a good position to make ... Who Was at Fault for the Car Accident? ... (while keeping in mind that car accident injuries don't always show up right away). ... Learn more about car accident injuries and how "pain and suffering" works in a car accident case. ... Learn how an attorney can help with a car accident claim. ... Are You Entitled to Compensation for Your Car Accident? ...
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What If I'm at Fault for a Car Accident?

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... Oftentimes, it's not obvious who was at fault for a car accident. ... Fault for this accident clearly lies with you. ... (Learn more about rear-end car accidents and car accidents caused by phone use.) So now what? ... (Learn more about vehicle damage claims after a car accident.) ... Learn more about the role of insurance in a car accident case. ... What If I'm at Fault for a Car Accident? ...
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Keep a Car Accident Diary to Protect Your Claim

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... One of the most important things you can do after a car accident is keep a diary about the crash: how ... it happened, how it affected you physically and mentally, and the impact of the accident on your life ... making entries immediately after the accident and continue making them (ideally at least once a day, ... What to Include In Your Car Accident Diary Begin the diary with a detailed description of your car accident ... Basically, you want your entries to answer the question "How has this accident affected my life?" ... Keep a Car Accident Diary to Protect Your Claim ...
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Coronavirus Outbreak: What Can I Do With My Car Insurance?

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... out-of-pocket cost you pay for a covered loss before your car insurance coverage kicks in—after a car accident ... But this assumes you have enough cash on hand to pay the extra amount following an accident, or you're ... Learn more about what happens if you're in a car accident and the other driver doesn't have insurance ... of your state's laws, and you could face civil and criminal penalties, especially if you get into an accident ... If you get into a car accident and you're not insured, but you're at fault for the crash, you'll be on ...
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Sample Demand Letter: Claim for Vehicle Damage After a Car Accident

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... A lot of car accident cases involve no personal injury, only claims for damage to a vehicle. ... example of what a demand letter might look like in an insurance claim for vehicle damage after a car accident ... Sample Demand Letter: Claim for Vehicle Damage After a Car Accident August 21, 20xx Mr. ... Learn more about Car Accidents Caused by Negligence.] ... with Minor Injury Sample Demand Letter -- Car Accident with Serious Injury ... Sample Demand Letter: Claim for Vehicle Damage After a Car Accident ...
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Police Reports as Evidence in Your Car Accident Injury Case

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... In some injury cases—most notably, insurance claims after a car accident—a police report ... For example, in the below-referenced car accident case between Carl and Robert, Robert can use the police ... Mary was walking along the street and observed the car accident. ... If you're involved in a car accident or any other kind of incident where someone else's actions caused ... Get tips on finding the right personal injury lawyer and learn when to hire a lawyer after a car accident ... Police Reports as Evidence in Your Car Accident Injury Case ...
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Will My Uber®/Lyft® Passenger Injury Lawsuit Settle?

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Whose Insurance Will Cover an Accident Involving a Rideshare Vehicle?

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... Additionally, commercial car insurance policies did not always protect the policyholder when a car accident ... car insurance providers stepped up to help make sure that those who got hurt in a rideshare vehicle accident ... With respect to car insurance, an accident that occurs during this time will be like any other accident ... ; will provide the following liability coverage: $50,000 per person for bodily injury $100,000 per accident ... for bodily injury, and $25,000 per accident for property damage. ... Whose Insurance Will Cover an Accident Involving a Rideshare Vehicle? ...
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Can a Preexisting Medical Condition Affect My Rideshare Injury Case?

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... been injured while riding as a passenger in an Uber® or Lyft® vehicle (whether in a vehicle accident ... exaggerating the effects of any distinct injuries or other issues that can be directly tied to the accident ... pain from your prior job as a construction worker, and you later suffer a herniated disc in a traffic accident ... prior work injury and treatment, MRI images show the condition of your back just a few weeks before the accident ... defendant's argument that your latest injuries can be linked to something other than the rideshare vehicle accident ...
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Uber®/Lyft® Passenger Injury Lawsuits: History and Developments

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... But as with any other form of transportation, accidents happen, and rideshare passengers suffer injuries ... But this transfer of legal liability for accidents and other incidents does not apply if the employment ... rules for rideshare accidents, there likely won’t be as many personal injury lawsuits against ... At the time of the accident, the driver was allegedly logged into the Uber® app, although did not ... Learn more about rideshare company liability for passenger injuries after an accident. ...
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How Is Pain and Suffering Determined in a Car Accident Case?

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... If you are pursuing an injury claim after a car accident, most states allow you to include a claim for ... For example, soft tissue injuries are a common result of a car accident. ... Following a car accident, if you chose not to seek medical treatment for your injury, the insurance company ... So, if you were off work as a result of a car accident, this also tends to support your claim that you ... have experienced pain and suffering following the accident. ... How Is Pain and Suffering Determined in a Car Accident Case? ...
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What If I'm In a Car Accident During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

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... Getting into a car accident is stressful enough in normal times, but if you find yourself trying to navigate ... Get more tips on what to do after a car accident. ... accident medical care started very soon after your car accident (even if the actual course of care is ... companies value a car accident claim. ... in our post-car accident checklist. ... What If I'm In a Car Accident During the Coronavirus Outbreak? ...
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Is There an Uber® or Lyft® Class Action Lawsuit?

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... many view as illegal, a number of drivers have been charged with sexually assaulting passengers, and accidents ... In contrast, personal injury cases, such as those stemming from a sexual assault or a car accident, will ... With a car accident, each case will be somewhat unique in that there will be different claimed injuries ... to prevent the accident. ... (Learn more about Lyft® and Uber® liability for car accident injuries.) ...
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Are Uber® and Lyft® Liable for Passengers' Accident Injuries?

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... instead of employees, and liability of rideshare drivers (and of the companies themselves) for vehicle accidents ... If a driver harms someone else, by causing a traffic accident, for example, Uber® and Lyft® can ... (Note that both Uber® and Lyft® provide insurance coverage for traffic accidents involving their ... Learn more about rideshare passenger injury claims after a car accident.) ... If you've been injured in a traffic accident or some other incident while riding as a passenger in an ... Are Uber® and Lyft® Liable for Passengers' Accident Injuries? ...
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What Do Uber and Lyft Drivers Need to Know About Car Insurance?

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... Whose insurance will cover a car accident that occurs when the driver has the app on and is waiting for ... This classification is critical to the companies’ avoiding responsibility for accidents or damage ... (Learn more about employer liability for car accidents.) ... Insurance coverage differs depending on when the accident occurs, as explained below. ... What Happens When a Lyft or Uber Driver Has an Accident? ...
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