According to the Michigan Court of Appeals, an uninsured motorcycle rider who was not wearing a helmet at the time of his deadly crash was not excluded from recovering no-fault insurance benefits. This decision came as a result of Estate of Swick v Farm Bureau Insurance Company. The Case The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries when the […]
When motorcyclists share the roads with larger vehicles, it is important that they remain highly visible. Failure to do so can result in serious injury, and in the worst cases, death. According to statistics, roughly half the motorcycles crashes that occur involve drivers who fail to see motorcyclists until it is too late. In fact, […]
Although riding a motorcycle provides more physical freedom to the rider than a car does to a driver, accidents involving motorcycles often result in much greater injuries than those that occur in car accidents. Of course, this is due to the lack of protection and coverage that a motorcycle provides in comparison to that of […]
Any kind of vehicle accident, including motorcycle accidents, can occur at any time a motorist is driving recklessly, negligently, or irresponsibly. Of course, these accidents can result in serious harms, and in the worst cases, fatal injuries. However, recent statistics reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that accidents involving motorcyclists occur between the […]
Michigan has unique and sometimes complex vehicle insurance laws which place certain restrictions on personal injury lawsuits. Michigan has a no-fault state, which means that no matter who is at fault for an accident, a motorist’s own insurance will, in theory, pay for any damages. Lawsuits can typically be filed after an accident when it […]
When a motorcyclist is involved in an accident involving a larger vehicle, the motorcyclist’s injuries can be serious, if not fatal. Fortunately, in most cases, the motorcyclist or the family members of that motorcyclist can file a lawsuit against the driver responsible for the collision in order to obtain maximum monetary compensation. But, what happens when a […]
According to sources, per-crash injury expenses of a motorcycle crash are about 12.5 times greater than accidents involving other vehicles such as trucks and passenger cars. Additionally, other sources state that about 62% of motorcycle accidents result in lost quality of life for victims involved. As a result, many motorcycle accident victims face lifetimes of medical costs. […]
Although insurance companies like to argue otherwise, most motorcycle accidents occur when riders have their right of way violated by inattentive or reckless drivers. Because the design of motorcycles inherently provides no protection to a rider in the event of an accident, motorcyclists often lose their lives or suffer devastating injuries when they are involved in a […]
According to Michigan state laws, if a motorcyclist is involved in a collision involving another driver, he or she is eligible to receive Michigan no-fault insurance benefits. Now, one of the most common questions at this point is: Which person’s insurance will cover those benefits? To help you understand which person’s insurance will cover the […]
With thousands of miles of scenic roadways and sparkling shores, Michigan is a motorcyclist’s paradise. In fact, Michigan ranks among the top 10 states for U.S. motorcycle registration. Experienced riders know that taking to the open road on the back of a bike is not without its risks. Because of the higher proportion of registered […]
