Questions answered by Steven Gursten

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Can I sue for the damages to my car? When the other person claimed fault and got ticketed?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 17, 2013

Shelby, I'm really sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but under Michigan's mini tort law, the at-fault driver who caused your car accident an...

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Can (pip) benefits paid by primary insurance co. be recovered from the at fault drivers insurance co ?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 16, 2013

Ignore the previous answer. Michigan is a no fault state and the at-fault driver does not, under Michigan law, pay PIP benefits. Your own no...

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Michigan traffic court changed date w/out notifying

Steven's answer | Answered on September 12, 2013

Your girlfriend really needs to hire a criminal lawyer and these questions you have - which are very good questions - but should not be asked in an...

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(Michigan) Uninsured girlfriend involved in a hit and run.

Steven's answer | Answered on September 12, 2013

Your girlfriend will need to hire a criminal attorney immediately for leaving the scene of an accident. No, she is not automatically at fault for...

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What does release of claims, hold harmless agreement and satisfaction mean?

Steven's answer | Answered on September 10, 2013

That really is the main job of the attorney who is helping your son - to talk to him and make sure he understands what is going on and what this...

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I was at the stop sign I was stoped. I look both ways I did not see anything I started to pull out and a motorcycle was right

Steven's answer | Answered on September 09, 2013

The last part of your question was cut off, but you need to do two things now. You will need to contact your own auto insurance company to put...

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Chances at trial Oakland County Sympathetic Jury? Auto accident herniated disc

Steven's answer | Answered on September 06, 2013

The largest non-operable herniated disc injury trial verdict in Oakland County Michigan was my own, and it was 1.1 million. That said, there...

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I was involved in an auto accident in Michigan, hospital said no broken bones and I did. Can I file a law suite?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

Michigan has a very unique threshold law requiring anyone injured in a cae accident to suffer a serious impairment of body function. It sounds like...

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Is there legal grounds for my Employer's Insurance to be held liable for my car's damage?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

Well, arguably there is a moral and ethical grounds, but not a legal one. Most employers would cover the out of pocket costs in your situation,...

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What will happem from here?

Steven's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

If he brings a lawsuit against you, your own insurance company will hire a lawyer to defend you. If he was at fault, he is responsible for the...

Steven Gursten's Answers (306)

Can I sue for the damages to my car? When the other person claimed fault and got ticketed?

Can (pip) benefits paid by primary insurance co. be recovered from the at fault drivers insurance co ?

Michigan traffic court changed date w/out notifying

(Michigan) Uninsured girlfriend involved in a hit and run.

What does release of claims, hold harmless agreement and satisfaction mean?

I was at the stop sign I was stoped. I look both ways I did not see anything I started to pull out and a motorcycle was right

Chances at trial Oakland County Sympathetic Jury? Auto accident herniated disc

I was involved in an auto accident in Michigan, hospital said no broken bones and I did. Can I file a law suite?

Is there legal grounds for my Employer's Insurance to be held liable for my car's damage?

What will happem from here?