Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

Dealing with medical treatments and unexpected bills after a car crash is hard enough for injured victims. However, after filing a no-fault claim, their insurer may also require them to get an independent medical exam (IME). This unexpected request can cause anxiety and a lot of questions for victims still trying to recover from their […]

When you receive medical care for a severe injury or illness, you may sometimes want to get another doctor’s opinion. This is especially true if surgery or other high-risk treatments are being recommended. That said, does Michigan allow you to seek a second opinion for a workers’ comp injury? If so, will the cost of […]

No one can fully prepare for a car crash and all that comes with it. In addition to seeking medical care and sorting out property damages, accident victims will need to contact the insurance company.  While all of these steps are important, victims may often wait to call an attorney after a crash until much […]

A T-bone collision, also called a side-impact crash, is often severe, requiring extensive medical care and a lengthy recovery time. Many victims injured in this type of car crash may never fully return to their pre-crash condition. In addition to dealing with the injuries and medical treatments, victims and their families also face a significant […]

Do you know what to do if you get injured in a distracted driving accident? These types of crashes are often caused by people who are texting, eating or doing other activities that take their attention off the road. Unfortunately, many people still fail to realize that distracted driving is one of the leading causes […]

Traveling through any busy intersection increases the risk of being in a traffic accident. While you can take steps to avoid causing a crash, other drivers may be more careless or less attentive. So how can you avoid crashes in the most dangerous intersections in Grand Rapids and throughout Michigan? At Jay Trucks, we realize […]

Traffic lights are a great way to direct the flow of traffic safely. However, what if you get to an intersection only to find non-working traffic lights? If drivers get confused about who has the right-of-way and it leads to a crash, who could be liable for damages? At Jay Trucks, we have answers to […]

Marijuana seems to be everywhere these days, including Michigan. However, despite changes legalizing its use, both for medical and recreational purposes, people may have some questions about how the laws apply, specifically for medical marijuana users. What if a person who uses medical marijuana is involved in a traffic accident? Can a medical marijuana user […]

Michigan provides workers’ comp benefits to employees with job-related accidents resulting in an injury. However, what about those with an occupational disease, such as carpal tunnel or asthma? How can workers prove their claim for something that happened over weeks to months, or longer? How can workers get benefits for an occupational disease? At Jay […]

What happens if you get into an accident while test driving a vehicle you are thinking of buying? Does the dealership have insurance to cover the damages? Is it possible that you could be held liable for a test drive car crash? These are all great questions to ask and know the answers to before […]