Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

All Michigan drivers owe a reasonable standard – called a duty of care – to prevent purposely or foreseeably causing harm to others they encounter while driving. Jay Trucks and Associates talk about a driver’s duty of care in Michigan and how this standard can help to establish negligence if you are injured by a […]

The short answer to whether negligent drivers are liable for your pain and suffering is maybe. Seriously injured drivers or passengers may be eligible to pursue compensation for these types of damages under certain conditions. Pursuing a claim for pain and suffering is different in Michigan than for other states. Jay Trucks and Associates discuss […]

Semi-trucks and other commercial big rigs are prone to lane-departure accidents, and when they happen, the results can be catastrophic. If you suffered injuries in a lane-departure truck crash, our qualified attorneys at Jay Trucks and Associates are prepared to help. Find out if you may have a case – it is convenient, easy and […]

Car Accidents are an unfortunate, but common event. When people think of the injuries that drivers and others may suffer in a collision, they probably go right to broken bones and other visible damages. But soft-tissue injuries, although not easily seen, may also be quite serious and painful. Since you cannot see the damages, do […]

Anyone can suffer an injury on the job – whether they work in an office or on a construction site. If this happens to you, it is important to know your workers’ compensation benefits will continue until you can get back to work. However, what happens if your employer fires you? Will your benefits stop […]

Parking lot accidents can happen in a number of different ways, but in Michigan, these type of accidents are handled a little differently than for a car crash on a public road. Finding out what caused the crash – including who may be liable – can be tricky. At Jay Trucks and Associates, we are […]

When you are in pain after a car accident, it may be difficult to think about more than your recovery, especially if your injuries are serious. You may have questions about your medical care, and how to manage the costs if you are unable to work. Do you need an attorney? How do you file […]

Accidents happen all the time, and when they do it is easy to get caught off guard, especially if you are in shock. What do you do if it happens to you? Jay Trucks and Associates discusses how you can protect yourself after a car crash, including why putting off medical care may be a […]

Several months into the pandemic, life is still not back to business as usual. Does this mean you cannot file a car accident claim to help you recover compensation for injuries and other damages you sustained in a collision? Jay Trucks and Associates explains important facts about how car crash claims are being handled amid […]

Pursuing compensation after a truck accident can be an overwhelming and difficult legal process without the help of an attorney – far more than for a case involving only small passenger vehicles. This is because truck collisions involve multiple attorneys, insurance companies and defendants, as well as various regulations at both the state and federal […]