Auto Accidents

No one likes being in a crash, but if it is caused by a driver in a stolen car, it adds yet another layer of stress, complexity and confusion. Injured victims in this situation may wonder how they will cover their medical costs and other losses. Does personal injury protection (PIP) insurance apply in this […]

Pedestrians have little protection if they get hit by a car. Often, the injuries are catastrophic and an impaired, reckless or distracted driver is responsible for the damages. However, is that always the case? Are drivers always liable for causing a pedestrian crash? In a Michigan pedestrian claim, it is not necessary to establish fault […]

Michigan has among the highest number of uninsured drivers in the U.S. today. This is likely due to how expensive auto insurance coverage is in the state. Unfortunately, if you have a crash, this makes it far more likely that the at-fault driver will have no insurance. How can you protect yourself from this situation? […]

It is not uncommon for injured victims to suffer from memory loss after a crash. However, this experience can be unnerving for the victim and raise a lot of important questions. What if you are never able to remember details from before your crash? Is there any treatment that could help? What if your personal […]

Does it matter if the at-fault driver lies about your crash and how it happened? In a no-fault state, like Michigan, both sides can recover medical costs and other damages no matter who caused the crash. However, your personal injury protection (PIP) coverage may not always be enough, especially after a severe crash. Additionally, being […]

Red-light crashes result in thousands of severe, even fatal injuries each year. Victims often face lengthy recoveries and unexpected financial pressures. Red-light runners are clearly breaking the law when they ignore the traffic signal, However, are they always the liable party for these collisions? Jay Trucks talks more about red-light crashes, including how they happen […]

As teens approach the age when they can begin driver training, it is a good idea for parents to learn more about the risks and responsibilities they are taking on. For instance, when do you need to add your teen to your insurance? What happens if your teen is involved in a crash? Who pays […]

There are a few reasons why tire blowouts happen, and when you combine one or more of those reasons with the summer heat, blowouts are much more likely to happen. That is why May to October has become known as blowout season. Below, we discuss how summer heat contributes to tire blowouts, other causes of […]

Most people assume that the driver in back is always to blame for a rear-end crash. Although it is generally true that the rear-ending driver is at fault, liability is never a foregone conclusion. There are situations where the lead driver or someone else could be liable. At Jay Trucks, we have a team of […]

Although Michigan crash victims can seek compensation through a no-fault claim, some may also be eligible to seek additional damages through a third-party lawsuit. Once victims file a claim, they are likely to receive a settlement offer from the insurance company soon after. Although the offer may look like a lot of money, how do […]