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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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