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Recent Car Accident Articles

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What Details Should I Share With the Other Driver After a Car Accident?

September 29, 2025 | Steven Matz

A car accident can turn your life upside down in just a few seconds. At the scene, you may be overwhelmed with calls from insurance companies and questions from the police. Officers will typically…

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What to Do After a Rollover Car Accident in Michigan?

September 26, 2025 | Steven Matz

If you have just been involved in a rollover car accident in Michigan, you may feel overwhelmed, frightened, and unsure about what steps to take next. These types of accidents can cause severe…

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What to Do if You Get in a Car Accident on Vacation

September 26, 2025 | Steven Matz

Michigan summers bring more people onto the highways for family road trips, weekend getaways, and long-distance travel. While vacations are exciting, the risk of a car accident increases, and being…

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Who Pays for Car Damage in a No-Fault State?

September 17, 2025 | Steven Matz

A car accident can change your life instantly. One moment you’re on your way to work or running errands, and the next you’re facing painful injuries, rising medical bills, and insurance company…

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Who Is at Fault in a Rear-End Collision?

September 15, 2025 | Steven Matz

A rear-end collision can happen in seconds. A quick glance at a phone, a slippery road, or a driver following too closely is all it takes. In an instant, you may find yourself with whiplash, mounting…

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Navigating Trouble Breathing After a Car Accident: Road to Recovery

September 15, 2025 | Steven Matz

After a car accident, the shock of the collision can mask the true severity of your injuries. Chest pain, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing may seem temporary, but these symptoms can…

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Will Insurance Replace My Entire Car if It Is Totaled?

September 11, 2025 | Steven Matz

A serious car accident can leave you without reliable transportation and facing a difficult insurance process. When your vehicle is declared a total loss, many drivers are surprised to find out that…

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Can You Sue a Minor for a Car Accident in Michigan??

September 10, 2025 | Steven Matz

A crash involving a teenage driver can leave you with painful injuries, rising medical bills, and uncertainty about how to move forward. These cases are often more complicated than other car crashes…

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What Happens If Symptoms Don’t Appear Immediately After an Accident?

September 9, 2025 | Steven Matz

After a car crash, you may feel fine at first. Hours later, back pain or headaches begin. Days later, dizziness or neck pain may appear. These delayed symptoms are common and can signal serious…

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I Had to Get a Rental Car After a Car Accident. Can I Be Reimbursed for That?

September 9, 2025 | Steven Matz

After a Michigan car accident, your vehicle may spend days in a repair shop or be declared a total loss. During this time, you still need transportation, and rental car costs can add up quickly.…

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Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Receive Compensation?

September 4, 2025 | Steven Matz

Being injured as a passenger in a Michigan car accident can be overwhelming. You had no control over the crash, yet you are left with pain, mounting medical bills, and time away from work. Many…

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Psychological Trauma After a Car Accident in Michigan

September 4, 2025 | Steven Matz

You survived a traumatic event being in a car accident, but the emotional trauma may linger. If you are dealing with flashbacks, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, or panic while driving, you may be…

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What Should I Do if My Back Hurts After Being Rear-Ended?

September 3, 2025 | Steven Matz

A rear-end accident can leave you shaken, even if you feel fine at first. It’s common for back pain to appear hours or days later, starting as a small ache, then turning into something more…

Teen comforting woman after minor car accident, damaged vehicle visible on roadside.

Is It Normal to Feel Dizzy After a Car Accident?

August 27, 2025 | Steven Matz

You’ve just been in a car accident. At first, you felt fine, but now you’re dizzy, lightheaded, or off-balance. These symptoms could indicate a whiplash injury, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or…

Three-car collision on highway with people exiting vehicles safely.

What Happens When You Are in an Accident in the HOV Lane in Michigan?

August 27, 2025 | Steven Matz

You’re late for work. The freeway is jammed. You glance over at the HOV lane. It’s wide open, tempting, and just a few feet away. But are you allowed to use it? And what happens if someone cuts…

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Settlement Delays: Why Is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?

August 26, 2025 | Steven Matz

A serious car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. You may be in pain, facing mounting medical bills, and unsure how long your recovery will take. On top of that, the thought of…

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Michigan Car Accident Statute of Limitations

April 2, 2025 | Steven Matz

After a car accident, you may have injuries that are so severe that it may take some time to file a claim for damages. However, if you miss the statute of limitations for a car accident in…

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Face Injuries & Permanent Scarring from Car Accident

March 31, 2025 | Steven Matz

Car accidents can create extreme injuries that limit mobility, cause pain, and cause permanent damage, including scarring. Facial trauma is common and may involve numerous surgeries to restore…

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Can I Sue for Emotional Distress After an Accident?

March 31, 2025 | Steven Matz

Suffering injury in a car accident can cause physical pain and emotional distress, especially when it stems from a crash that was due to the negligence of another driver. Emotional distress is a form…

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Who’s at Fault When Your Car Slides on Ice?

February 12, 2025 | Steven Matz

Michigan is known for its snow and cold temperatures every winter. Depending on where you are located in the state, you could see anywhere from roughly two to 15 feet of snow. It is nearly impossible…

A man sits inside a blue car with an airbag deployed, appearing distressed. Smoke fills the vehicle, suggesting a recent accident in a parking area with blurred cars in the background.

Treating Chest Pain from Airbag Injuries

February 12, 2025 | Steven Matz

Vehicles have numerous airbags that are supposed to keep you safe in the event of a car accident. However, they often cause more pain in the form of broken ribs, a bruised or fractured sternum, chest…

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Who is at Fault for Accidents Between a Car and Motorcycle

February 7, 2025 | Steven Matz

A quarter of a million Michiganders ride motorcycles, yet their small size and low profile often make them nearly invisible to drivers of larger vehicles. When a collision occurs between a car and a…

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Understanding Seat Belt Syndrome Injuries

January 10, 2025 | Steven Matz

Car manufacturers began selling vehicles equipped with three-point safety belts in the late 1950s, and states began requiring them to be installed in the 1960s. Although, it took a long time for laws…

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Delayed Vertigo Symptoms After Car Accident and Compensation

January 3, 2025 | Steven Matz

Vertigo after a motor vehicle accident can cause disorientation and anxiety, arising suddenly and negatively impacting quality of life. The symptoms you’ll experience after an accident can often make…

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