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Today the Senate passed SB 291, which would repeal our motorcycle helmet law and allow Michigan motorcyclists to “ride with the wind in their hair,” as groups like ABATE like to say.

Now SB 291 is on its way to Gov. Snyder for his signature. The governor has given indications that he will sign the legislation.

According to published reports, the measure passed 24-14 in the Republican-controlled Senate, with six Republicans voting against the repeal. Supporters said repealing the motorcycle helmet requirement will bring more tourism to the state. Ridiculous.

I’m sorry, but as a lawyer, I’ve represented too many people who’ve been catastrophically injured riding motorcycles to keep silent on this issue. Our attorneys have written and fought  this senseless bill  — as have  the Brain Injury Association of Michigan, SMARTER Motorcycle Advocates and many medical organizations and hospitals. Tourism is a p

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Tags: Motorcycle Helmet, Repeal

That feeling when you’ve just washed your car and it’s sitting on your driveway looking exceedingly clean and shiny is one that brings many motorists a sense of satisfaction and pleasure that we just cannot describe. Nonetheless, it is one that, with the weather we’ve had recently, has been rare to come by.

The weather is, thankfully, beginning to vastly improve however as we’re currently enjoying some very sunny days which means it’s the perfect time to get out there and give your car a spring clean after what has been a very long winter!

Damaging Weather

We all take out motor insurance in order to protect our cars from the danger and financial implications of an accident, yet what about protecting the appearance of the car from day to day?

What with all the snow, ice and grit on the roads many cars have been left filthy and are in need of a good polish! So, today

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Tags: Car

When you’re renting a car and going on vacation there are many things say you have to consider in order making sure that your personal property safe. Renting a car is something that everybody could do if they have the option when you’re on vacation but you also have to make sure that your personal belongings and your rental car are covered just in case something happens or you get into an accident. Nobody wants to think about getting into an accident with rental car but there are some other things that you might want to think about if you are the person who owns a small business and who is renting out the car. Business rental car supplement liability insurance on your personal company is something that every small business needs to have in order to make sure they’re covered just in case something does happen. Here Read more…

Tags: Car, Car Liability

At the end of September 2011, I reported to Direct Line that I had been involved in an accident the day before when a lorry had driven into the rear of my car while I was stationary. Liability for any damage is therefore the responsibility of the lorry driver and his insurers.

Although I reported this within 24 hours of the incident, I discovered in the middle of January that no progress had been made, and the lorry driver’s insurer advised me that it had not received any communication from Direct Line.

In the meantime, Direct Line is proposing to raise my annual car insurance premium, which is due for renewal, from £1,108 to £1,499. I was told I would be reimbursed for the additional premium if, and when, the other party accepts liability, in addition to my no-claims bonus being reinstated. <

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Tags: Car, Direct Line