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Recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling lifts caps limiting tort damages in No-Fault personal injury claims.

Michigan Court of Appeals denies payment of No-Fault insurance benefits for “novel” medical procedure.

Appellate court ruling clarifies when Michigan's No-Fault Act fee schedule applies for motorcycle accident claims regardless of when an insurance policy was issued.

Michigan Supreme Court settles years of uncertainty by clarifying application of the state’s amended No-Fault auto liability law.

Michigan Court of Appeals rules that based on coverage selection insured was entitled to unlimited attendant care benefits.

What would Willie Nelson think is a responsible amount of automobile No-Fault insurance coverage in Michigan?

Investigating a policyholder’s background can aid insurance providers in making decision to rescind coverage, when appropriate, during litigation.

Insurers must place appropriate denials to avoid health care expenses stemming from claims made prior to the adoption of Michigan’s 2019 No-Fault Reform Act.

This Michigan Court of Appeals ruling provides insurance companies with several new defenses to agency attendant care performed by family members.

If a deer bolts from the forest, does it trigger Michigan’s “sudden emergency” doctrine?

Understanding the collections process for litigation judgments can make it easier and faster for creditors like insurance companies to receive payment.

Failure by insurers and claimants to act timely and diligently could cost both parties in Michigan No-Fault personal injury cases.

Michigan Supreme Court ruled that 2019 amendments to the state's No-Fault Act are not retroactive.

Appellate court rules health care providers don’t have to appeal auto insurer utilization reviews prior to filing lawsuits under Michigan’s No-Fault Act, but insurers may use them to evaluate the reasonableness and need for products, services and accommodations for an injured person.

Michigan Court of Appeals ruling provides strong defense under the one-year back rule when medical providers attempt to revoke assignments during an insured's ongoing No-Fault insurance coverage lawsuit.

Michigan Supreme Court rules post-accident rescission of an auto insurance policy does not render the insured as not having the requisite insurance at the time of the accident for purposes of defending third-party claims.

Proposed legislation could fundamentally change the adjusting process for first and third party motor vehicle liability claims brought in Michigan.

Michigan appellate court addresses how available health insurance benefits determine whether a plaintiff's No-Fault insurer will be required to provide secondary coverage for accident related health care services.

Recent arrest shows Michigan getting serious about limiting fraudulent auto liability claims.

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently clarified a new tolling provision for recovery of expenses under the state's No-Fault Act.

Appellate court rules plaintiff has burden of proof in Michigan No-Fault case to demonstrate forgery of attendant care forms.

Appellate court rules changes to Michigan's No-Fault Law are not retroactive and violate state's Constitution.

Here is this month's round-up of appellate court decisions regarding no-fault law cases in Michigan.

Michigan appellate court issues published decision impacting No-Fault auto insurance for members of health care sharing ministry programs.

Appellate court reaffirms a medical provider can’t maintain a separate action against an insurer unless it provided written notice of an assignment of rights from an insured before the insured settles and releases his claims.

This month's edition of our Michigan Shop Talk focuses on nine No Fault auto liability cases of note.

Michigan Court of Appeals gets set to review constitutionality of auto No-Fault reform legislation.

Counsel’s skill at framing medical records to establish threshold injuries in transportation litigation can help secure summary disposition.

National campaign reminds drivers that driving distracted could cost you and others on the road.

Michigan Court of Appeals ruling appears to be a game changer for the defense of medical provider claims under state’s No-Fault statute.

What is the amount of wage-loss benefits allowed under the Michigan No-Fault Act?

Michigan Supreme Court rules that, under certain circumstances, No-Fault insurers may not avoid payment of mandatory PIP benefits even if fraud is involved.

Michigan expands coverage for chiropractic services under state’s revised No-Fault auto insurance law.

With U.S. tort litigation continuing to climb to historic levels, arbitration may offer insurance providers lower costs, better venue option for resolving claims.

Investigating a plaintiff’s prior suits may reveal contrary positions barring a claim through judicial estoppel.

Michigan appellate court reaffirms one year back rule, rejects healthcare provider “Consent to Treat Forms” as assignments of rights.

Effective July 1, Michigan auto insurance rates will increase by $28 per vehicle for state’s catastrophic injury fund.

Michigan takes legislative lead on curbing the use of electronic devices by motorists.

Appellate Court upholds grant of summary disposition in a PIP no-fault case involving an injury at a gasoline pump.

Michigan motorists face higher gas tax and fees for annual license plate renewals.

Supreme Court ruling clears path for plaintiffs to claim additional bodily injury damages in municipal vehicle liability cases.

Appellate court upholds grant of summary disposition in fraudulent PIP and uninsured motorist case.

Michigan appellate court considers whether "sudden emergency" doctrine applies to case where the driver's excessive speed contributed to the emergency situation.

Insurers should consider how the implications of the one-year back rule in Michigan PIP cases could limit their ability to seek reimbursement from other carriers

Did the driver's actions create an "unreasonable risk" to others in this trucking liability case?

Appellate court rules tricking out your ride could change its classification as a motor vehicle.

Appellate court’s ruling blurs applicability of res judicata in Michigan to uninsured motorist claims after prior no-fault suit

What is the Medicare Secondary Payment Act and why is important in the litigation context? This post provides a breakdown of the basics.

Appellate court affirms ruling that no-fault insurance benefits are unavailable to plaintiff who allowed policy to be cancelled on same day as motor vehicle accident.

Of the most populace motorcycle states in the country, only Michigan motorcyclists enjoy no-fault benefits from the involved motor vehicle first, regardless of fault.