Aug 27 2011

When do I need a Power of Attorney Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

If you have a child who is moving away to college or planning on studying abroad, you need to have a Power of Attorney drafted by an attorney to allow you to conduct financial transactions for him while she is away.  In addition, you should also have a Patient Advocate Designation legal document [Read More...]



Tags: durable power of attorney Patient Advocate Designation Power of Attorney
Categories: Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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Aug 23 2011

Protect Yourself Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

We have fifteen percent unemployment in Michigan. It should come as no surprise that as many as twenty percent of the drivers are driving uninsured. You need to protect yourself if you find you have been hit by an uninsured driver.If you are injured in an accident, your insurance will pay all of [Read More...]



Tags: liability lost wages medical bills unemployment uninsured driver
Categories: Miscellaneous

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Aug 11 2011

How do I make financial or medical decisions for a child or parent who can’t do so on their own? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Every parent sending a child away to college or to study abroad should have a Durable Power of Attorney and a Designation of Patient Advocate. If your 18 year old child is injured, you do not automatically have the right to make medical decisions for him. If your child is in another state or [Read More...]



Tags: designation of patient advocate durable power of attorney durable power of attorney for health care living will
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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Aug 03 2011

Scars From Accidents Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

A scar can be a horrible thing to look at and can cause a motor vehicle or automobile accident victim to lose all self confidence. Under Michigan’s No Fault law, not all scars received by accident victims are compensable. In Michigan in a 3rd party action to recover for pain and suffering or to [Read More...]



Tags: accidents scars
Categories: Driving Violations

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Aug 03 2011

Possible Claims & Issues After A Serious Injury Accident Or Accident Resulting In Death Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

My insurance won’t pay for my car, how do I recover for it?I get calls all the time from people whose car is damaged or totaled in an accident that wasn’t their fault and they want the at-fault party to pay for the damages.  Unfortunately, in Michigan, this may not be possible.If you have “full [Read More...]



Tags: claims
Categories: Driving Violations

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Aug 03 2011

No-Fault Benefits Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

What am I Entitled to if I am Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?Anyone who is a Michigan resident and is injured in an accident involving a motor vehicle has two potential claims they may be able to pursue.  The first is a claim for no-fault benefits.  The second is referred to as a third party [Read More...]



Tags: accident no fault
Categories: Driving Violations

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Aug 03 2011

Criminal Process After Accident & Other Criminal Issues Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

What is the role of the police in an accident investigation?As a former Michigan State Trooper, Deputy Sheriff and city patrol officer, I think I am uniquely qualified to answer this question. The first role of a law enforcement officer when arriving at the scene of an accident is to aid the [Read More...]



Tags: accident criminal
Categories: Criminal Law

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Aug 03 2011

Automobile & Property Damage Issues Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

My insurance won’t pay for my car, how do I recover for it?I get calls all the time from people whose car is damaged or totaled in an accident that wasn’t their fault and they want the at-fault party to pay for the damages. Unfortunately, in Michigan, this may not be possible.If you have “full [Read More...]



Tags: automobile car damages insurance
Categories: Miscellaneous

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Aug 01 2011

Are Radar Detectors Legal In Michigan? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I recently represented a driver who was ticketed for using a radar detector when he was stopped. My client asked me “are radar detectors legal in Michigan?” The answer is “YES”. You can use a radar detector in private vehicles in Michigan. Federal law prohibits commercial carriers from using [Read More...]



Tags: illegal legal Michigan radar detector safe drivers
Categories: Driving Violations

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Jul 19 2011

Protect Yourself Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

We have fifteen percent unemployment in Michigan. It should come as no surprise that as many as twenty percent of the drivers are driving uninsured. You need to protect yourself if you find you have been hit by an uninsured driver.If you are injured in an accident, your insurance will pay all of [Read More...]



Tags: liability lost wages medical bills unemployment uninsured driver
Categories: Miscellaneous

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