Categories: Auto accident attorney
Motorcycle accidents can turn your life upside down in an instant. One moment you’re focused on the road, and the next you’re waking up in a hospital bed and dealing with injuries, confusion, and uncertainty about what comes next. The...
Motor vehicle injuries involving children can be especially challenging. When a child is hurt in an accident, the situation often feels more urgent and emotional. You’re not just thinking about recovery—you’re thinking about their safety, their future, and how to...
A hit-and-run crash can leave you shaken, confused, and frustrated. In a matter of seconds, another driver’s decision to flee can turn a routine drive into a stressful and uncertain situation. You may be left dealing with injuries, vehicle damage,...
Drunk driving accidents leave more than physical damage—they disrupt lives, strain families, and create lasting emotional trauma. If you or someone you care about has been injured, the aftermath can feel overwhelming. You’re dealing with medical bills, lost income, and...
For many people, the days after a car accident are filled with medical appointments, vehicle repairs, and conversations with insurance companies. While you focus on recovery, questions may begin to surface about how the accident happened and how you’ll show...
A drunk driving crash can leave you and your family dealing with far more than vehicle damage. Medical treatment, time away from work, and long-term injuries can quickly accelerate from an emergency to an ongoing burden, especially when the collision...
Motorcycle crashes happen fast, and the consequences can change a life in seconds. When you’re riding, you’re exposed in ways drivers in enclosed vehicles never are. Even cautious riders can suffer serious injuries due to another driver’s careless decision. After...
In Michigan, all drivers must carry auto insurance, but the coverage structure for Uber drivers differs significantly from that of taxi drivers. Traditional taxi services typically operate through licensed companies that own their vehicles and employ drivers directly. In contrast,...
Drunk driving cases bring pain, confusion, and a deep sense of injustice for the victims, who are left not only with physical injuries but also with financial strain and emotional trauma. At Schefman & Associates, PC, we often meet clients...
Delivery trucks are everywhere on our roads. With the rise of online shopping and fast shipping, drivers are rushing to meet deadlines and manage tight schedules. Unfortunately, this urgency often leads to collisions that can leave people seriously hurt. A...
When a child is injured in a car crash, the experience can shake an entire family. Parents are suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of medical decisions, financial pressures, and emotional strain. The physical and emotional toll of a motor vehicle...
Michigan’s no-fault insurance system is designed to cover medical bills, up to 3 years of lost wages, 3 years of household service reimbursements, and attendant care benefits after an accident, no matter who caused it. Filing a no-fault claim can...
A pedestrian accident will often result in serious injuries that can change lives in an instant. Critical evidence, such as cell phone records, witness accounts, traffic light timing logs, and scene documentation, can determine the outcome of a case. Collecting...
Cycling is a healthy and convenient way to get around, but accidents can happen quickly. How you respond after a bicycle accident affects your recovery and legal options. Skipping medical care or failing to document the scene can make claims...
When a child is injured in a car accident, the impact can ripple through every part of a family’s life. Parents face the immediate shock of the incident, the stress of medical treatment, and the worry about how the injuries...
A hit-and-run accident can leave victims feeling helpless and vulnerable, especially when the responsible party chooses to flee the scene. In these situations, the victim is left grappling with not only physical injuries but also the emotional distress of not...
If you’re involved in a car accident caused by an Uber or Lyft driver, an Uber and Lyft attorney can help protect your rights. These cases involve specific insurance rules and liability issues that differ from typical car accidents. Legal...
Motorcycle crashes present unique risks on the road and in the legal process. From insurance coverage to injury severity to making a claim against the at-fault driver, these cases require careful attention and knowledge of the law. Riders in Michigan...
Being injured by a drunk driver can change your life instantly. These crashes often result in serious physical, emotional, and financial harm. Holding the impaired driver, and maybe any bar or store who sold liquor when that driver was visibly...
Getting into any kind of auto accident can be frustrating, but when it’s a hit-and-run involving a rental car, the legal and insurance questions quickly multiply. Under Michigan’s no-fault laws, there are certain protections for injured parties, but hit-and-run collisions...
Car accidents are an unfortunate but common occurrence on Michigan roads. Among the most dangerous types of collisions are T-bone crashes, also known as side-impact collisions. These accidents often result in serious injuries due to the vulnerable position of the...
Car accidents are distressing enough on their own, but when you’re hit by someone who was driving for work, the legal intricacies increase dramatically. Unlike typical car accidents, crashes involving employees driving as part of their job responsibilities may involve...
While drunk driving has long been recognized as a serious criminal offense with well-established legal precedents, distracted driving—often involving smartphones and in-car technology—has emerged as a growing threat on the roads for vehicle and cycle operators. Both behaviors significantly increase...
In Michigan, the act of wearing a seatbelt is not only a legal requirement but also a critical factor in determining the extent of compensation you may receive after a car accident. While seatbelts are designed to protect occupants, they...
Facing a car accident can be a frightening and confusing experience. In the immediate aftermath, understanding your rights and taking the right steps can significantly help your case. Here at Schefman & Associates, PC, our lawyers have 40 years of...
Families, college students and people across the country, including Michigan, like to take road trips to warmer areas or spend time with family or friends during the annual spring break in Michigan. With most people in lockdown for months, this...
Sharing Michigan roadways with negligent drivers is a risk that could have devastating consequences. A tragic vehicle accident near Davison, Michigan on a recent Monday claimed the life of a 29-year-old mother who was heading home with her 5-year-old twin...
Compared to motorists, bikers are more likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries in collisions with cars. Motorcyclists have no cab, seatbelts or airbags to protect them. Although a helmet protects the head from penetration wounds, brain trauma can occur...
Michigan big-rig drivers who haul cargo across state lines have to find ways to combat dozy driving and fatigue. The long hours of concentration and physical exertion to maintain control of an 18-wheeler, semi or another large truck could cause...
Following an in-depth study of vehicle accident fatalities, concern exists for the high number of teenage drivers and passengers who lost their lives in auto accidents caused by speeding. During the five years from 2015 through 2019, almost 5,000 teens...
The sheer size difference between big rigs and passenger vehicles typically leaves car occupants with life-changing injuries in car vs. truck accidents. However, there are specific precautions drivers can take whenever they share the Michigan highways with semis, 18-wheelers or...
Motorists in Michigan will likely know that the risks of being the victim of a drunk driver’s negligence increase in the time leading up to the holidays. Many injuries suffered in DUI accidents cause long-term or even permanent health problems....
Understanding your Insurance Coverage and Legal Rights After An Auto Accident Q: What if I am injured in an automobile collision and my doctor submits my bills to my employer health plan or Medicare insurance, and they pay my bills...
The New Importance of Liability Coverage Limits Q: Is it important to have high liability coverage limits for bodily injury? A: No one plans to cause a collision and injury.. The new no-fault act creates a potential liability if you...
Today, Michigan Governor Whitmer alerted us that the anticipated savings on auto No-Fault policies to be offered under the new No-Fault Act exceeded expectations. But the savings are not based on what was promised, and if you fall into the...
When you or a loved one suffers a serious injury in an auto accident, the entire family may struggle with the impact of an accident. When another driver’s negligence caused the accident, you can seek legal damages for medical bills,...