After a preventable loss in Marquette, Iron Mountain, or Houghton, families need clarity. Wrongful death law provides a pathway to accountability and the financial support a family needs to move forward. Who Files the Lawsuit? What Damages Are Recoverable? Medical bills before death, funeral/burial, lost financial support and services, loss of companionship/society, and pain and […]

Icy sidewalks in Ishpeming, slushy store entries in Escanaba, or dim stairwells in Houghton—dangerous conditions cause fractures, TBIs, and spinal injuries every winter. Success hinges on fast evidence capture and understanding each state’s rules. Essential Evidence Photos of the hazard (before it melts/changes), incident reports, witness names, weather data (snowfall/temperature logs), maintenance schedules, prior complaints, […]

Cross‑border traffic is a fact of life in the Upper Peninsula. If your crash touches Michigan and Wisconsin, the governing law can change your benefits and strategy. Here’s how. Fault vs. No‑Fault Systems Michigan: No‑Fault (PIP first; threshold to sue). Wisconsin: fault‑based (sue the negligent driver/carrier; no threshold for pain and suffering). Venue and choice‑of‑law […]

Michigan’s No‑Fault system speeds access to medical care and wage loss without waiting for a liability decision. After the 2019 reforms, you select your medical PIP level at policy purchase. Those choices matter when a serious crash happens on US‑41 or M‑35. Core PIP Benefits Choosing Your Coverage Level Unlimited PIP provides the broadest protection […]

Car accidents in Iron Mountain, Escanaba, Marquette, Houghton, Hancock, or along US‑2 and M‑28 can unfold in seconds. Winter whiteouts, black ice, deer strikes, and long rural response times make the Upper Peninsula unique—and those realities affect both your safety and your claim. This guide covers the immediate steps to protect your health and your […]