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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Can a primary insurance policy holder see the police report of a car accident if they weren’t involved
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 20, 2024

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney on state-specific laws, anyone who may be subjected to a liability claim can usually see the report. This generally includes registrants and owners. Good luck

2 Answers | Asked in Insurance Defense and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Can someone make a claim on your insurance if they don’t have insurance?

I simply bumped someone on the road, technically my fault. No damages, we don’t call the cops but I provide my id and insurance bc I’m dense. She texts me two days later asking for money for a deductible and when I tell her I’m not responsible she states if I pay her, she will not go through... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 20, 2024

Addendum - if you do reach a settlement, make sure that you have a signed release from the other side. A well-drafted release form confirms settlement terms and serves to wrap up the claim without leaving any loose ends. If your carrier agrees to make a payment, they will require a release anyway.... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: At what point should an attorney know the opposing party’s insurance policy limits for a car accident in Michigan?

Who is a retention letter sent to?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 24, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It could depend how long it takes the carrier's claim department to assign the file to a liability examiner. But in general, it can be early in the claim process if there is cooperation. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: My friend was hit in accident which hit another car truck drove off. Now my auto insurance progress wants to cancel and

Friend borrowed my truck. Accident now since live in midland and stay Gladwin sometimes progressive is sending my premiums back and saying no insurance for accident

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 29, 2023

A Michigan attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the accident is being denied, and you had coverage in effect at the time, you should consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. Ordinarily, the other truck driving off and leaving the... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for Michigan on
Q: Can I get a ticket for careless driving if I fell asleep while driving and accidently got into an accident?
Dana B. Carron
Dana B. Carron
answered on Oct 30, 2023

Yes. because you should not have been driving if you were so tired that you would fall asleep.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Municipal Law and Gov & Administrative Law for Michigan on
Q: I live on a very busy road and requested to have a circle driveway. I want to drive out head first, we were denied.

My car was totaled in front of my home due to speeders. Two lane road and turn lane. Speed limit 35 most do 55. We were denied a circle driveway because our in and out driveway would not be 100: feet apart. I feel like it is a life and death, safety issue. Road commisssion says too bad and denied... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 28, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option may be to look into other agencies - whether on a state or other level. It's possible the process could need the support of someone with expertise in traffic engineering and possibly civil... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Michigan on
Q: Vehicle considered Totaled after not at fault accident in Michigan. Can I file a Mini Tort or Small Claims?

My vehicle was totaled (Not at fault) due to an accident in Michigan. My vehicle is 100% paid off and I did not have collision coverage as part of my auto insurance. Can I file a Mini Tort or Small Claims for the book value of my vehicle at the time of the accident?

Since I do not have... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Aug 1, 2023

Mini tort is for the amount of the deductible you paid.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: If I allow someone to borrow my car and they damage the vehicle by hitting a pothole, are they financially responsible?
Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Jul 24, 2023

Yes. If anyone borrows anything, they are responsible for the damage.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Federal Crimes and Health Care Law for Michigan on
Q: Any lawyers in Michigan willing to take a case against Modivcare (Medicaid nemt transportation).

This case may end up in federal court

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 10, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult for attorneys here to offer their services to you - the forum isn't set up like a referral service. The format is Q & A. If you've already been searching, you could supplement your... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: Does pip have anything to do with pain and suffering

if your in a car accident and the accident caused your pastemaker to move and caused you to have breathing problems and to be on oxygen and then to have surgery doesn't that qualify for pain and suffering

if a person who passes away before a deposition can't a family member... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 22, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you're able to consult with a local attorney, pain and suffering is generally an element of a bodily injury claim. It would depend on demonstrating the fault of the other party. In terms of the connection... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: In a pedestrian vs vehicle accident, who is typically responsible and how should insurance & medical bills be handled?

No long term medical issues occurred; however, basic emergency room costs amounted to ~$20k (~$5k after applied insurance). A campus police report is available but cannot be provided without request from insurance. We are currently awaiting word from BCBS subrogation dept.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 26, 2023

Only a Michigan attorney could advise, since states could differ as to PIP (personal injury protection) benefits, depending on the type of jurisdiction. But your question remains open for a week, and it sounds like you may be trying to arrange immediate medical care. In no-fault jurisdictions, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for Michigan on
Q: A man purchased a car from his sister. He did not change the title over. A driver hit and injured him, totalling the car
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 1, 2023

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. The more pressing question could be whether he was able to insure and register car. Not being insured could reduce the scope of available money damages in some jurisdictions. Only a local attorney could advise... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: A car ran into my house during a police chase. Who is responsible for damages? The driver or the owner of the truck?

Hello...

A woman ran into my house after a police chase. I am not even sure if she has a license or her own insurance, but not likely. She has a long rap sheet (she was arrested at the scene). The truck wasn't hers - her sister let her borrow from her friend. The owner of that truck... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Oct 17, 2022

You will likely be entitled to restitution upon the woman's conviction. Whether you actually see that money or not is a different question. Your homeowner's insurance, though, is your primary contact.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Civil Litigation for Michigan on
Q: The neighbors dead tree fell on my daughters car completely destroying her sunroof and back window. Not from a storm

There was no storm, the tree was dying and neglected by the neighbor, causing it to snap and fall on my daughters car, completely destroying her sunroof and back window. Can we sue the neighbor for the damages in small claims court? We have lots of pictures and videos.

David Soble
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David Soble
answered on Sep 6, 2022

It is probably best that you file a claim with your insurance company (auto or home) and then let the insurance company through subrogation, substitute in to bring the claim against your neighbor if warranted. Try that first.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Own Toyota Rav4 '08, Removed key, still running. Backed into car while I away. $500 deductible. Can I charge Toyota $500
Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Jun 1, 2022

You can, although I don't know how successful you will be. You'll probably need to file a claim against Toyota.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Does car value effect mini tort laws in Michigan?

Insurance is telling my daughter her 2007 kia rio is only worth 1200 yet her estimates range from 4700 to 5200 to repair. So they claim they only have to pay out 1200. I cant find anything that says either way for a minitort claim.

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Apr 19, 2022

Mini-tort is a remedy against an at-fault driver, not your insurance company. Your insurance company is effectively telling you the car is totaled, and they are only obligated to pay you what your car is worth, not how much it costs to fix it. This happens when the cost to repair exceeds the value... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: my case is worth $150,000 I get $38,000 out of it. now my attorney tells me it’s worth $250,000 but I’m still getting 38

These numbers don’t sound right

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 14, 2022

This is something a Michigan attorney could advise best on, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could ask your attorney to sit down with you and go over the figures with you. It sounds like you have a large lien(s) on the case. Without knowing more, it could be from any number of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: If a person trying to sue me and they had hit me could I turn around and sue them because it was they fault ?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Mar 18, 2022

You can sue them if you like---anyone can sue----the issue is whether or not you will win (or a judgment would be rendered in your favor)----that is based on the facts of the case as presented to the trier of fact (judge/jury). Since most accident attorneys provide a free initial consultation, I... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: Someone hit my car in my driveway & claims she blacked out She is excluded from the insurance company. What should I do?

Someone hit my car in my driveway. The lady claims she blacked out. Come to find out from her insurance company, she was excluded from the policy and shouldn't be driving. Do I take her to small claims court? The mini tort limit in warren Michigan looks to be $1000 and I wouldn't be able... View More

Brent T. Geers
Brent T. Geers
answered on Dec 13, 2021

You would be making a claim on your insurance policy. You could sue her under mini tort as you stated. You can, and probably should, do both.

1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for Michigan on
Q: I was issued a citation on 9/28/21, the citation states that the incident happened 7/28/21. Can I get this dismissed?

I was struck by another car in an intersection while I had a green arrow. Im getting a failure to yield because of the cops evaluation, he believes I am at fault. I have witnesses that saw the other person run a red light, but I also don't want to take things to chance. Can I get this thrown... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 29, 2021

No. Focus on the facts. See if there was a camera at the intersection. And if you were hurt contact a member of the Michigan Assn for Justice--they give free consults.

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