No-Fault Automobile Law and Practice in Michigan, Fourth Edition

The Playbook to Win Your Next No-Fault Case

Landmark no-fault reform legislation and amendments to Michigan's civil discovery rules dramatically changed no-fault practice. Get the playbook for navigating this evolving landscape and winning your next no-fault case. With this book, you will be able to:

• Develop a case strategy based on available PIP and liability insurance coverage
• Avoid pitfalls in investigating and making a claim, and receiving payment from an insurer
• Anticipate possibilities for damages, including economic recovery in third-party cases
• Comply with discovery and initial disclosure requirements
• Handle provider litigation
• Deal with expert witnesses and IME requirements
• Comply with notice requirements to the assigned claims plan
• Effectively defend against a first-party, third-party, or uninsured/underinsured motorist case

Highlights of the latest update include:

• New Michigan Supreme Court cases regarding assignment of benefits and real parties in interest
• Analysis of over 15 first-party court of appeals cases discussing direct causes of action under MCL 500.3112, priority rules, fee schedules, uninsured motorist coverage, and more
• Examination of multiple third-party court of appeals cases involving selection of coverage and rescission of a policy due to fraud
• Many housekeeping updates, including updated mileage reimbursement numbers, in-home care hourly wages, interest rates on money judgments, and more