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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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.
This plaintiff’s party life style resulted in the Michigan appellate court upholding dismissal of her PIP case due to fraud.
Effective July 1, Michigan auto insurance rates will increase by $28 per vehicle for state’s catastrophic injury fund.
Michigan motorists face higher gas tax and fees for annual license plate renewals.
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- No Fault Liability
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