Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

Getting from one place to another using a rideshare service, such as Lyft or Uber, is convenient, especially in urban areas. There is no parking to worry about, the service is door-to-door and it is affordable. But what happens if you are involved and injured in a car crash as a rideshare passenger or even […]

Work zone motor vehicle crashes cause thousands of injuries and fatalities across the U.S. every year. While road work is a common part of our lives, many get impatient in the slower-moving traffic. This is especially true during warmer months when a lot of necessary repairs and upgrades are taking place. No matter what state […]

What Does ‘No Upfront Costs’ Mean for Your Claim? At the law offices of Jay Trucks & Associates, we charge are no upfront costs and you do not pay us unless we recover compensation for your case. It’s also free to discuss your claim with one of our lawyers and we can help to determine […]

People often sustain leg injuries when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, when it is not an obvious fracture, bruise or laceration, you may wonder what is causing the pain. Jay Trucks talks about some of the most common reasons for leg pain after a car crash, including when your leg pain […]

Prior to the new auto insurance reform law that went into effect on July 1, 2020, your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage provided unlimited benefits. The rising costs of continuing this level of coverage led lawmakers to implement a change. This law is why you have the ability to choose between various levels of PIP […]

If you slip on a wet floor in your office, you may feel pretty certain that the medical costs associated with your injuries will be covered by your employer’s workers’ comp insurance. But what if you slip and fall on an icy walkway as you leave the company building or trip on a rug in […]

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 […]