Although the state prohibits insurers from charging “excessive rates,” residents of Michigan pay some of the highest insurance rates in the United States. This is due, in part, to the state’s “no-fault,” coverage requirement. In an effort to reduce costs for consumers, the Michigan Insurance Commissioner has issued a new law to remove the necessity […]
The rule of law governs your actions. When your actions harm another person or entity, negligence laws apply. A roommate may forget to turn off the coffeepot when leaving for work or classes. A neighbor has yet to take down the dead tree in the front yard near the sidewalk. The driver has not used […]
Lawmakers in Michigan recently passed a bill that will affect drivers when they are approaching an intersection that doesn’t have power. Under this new bill, traffic signals that have lost power should now be treated as a four-way stop by drivers. Lt. Governor Brian Calley signed Senate Bill 521, which will require drivers to treat […]
