O'Donnell discusses the sweeping changes in 2019, limiting medical coverage unless specifically purchased, which ultimately increased liability for medical expenses caused to others. Legislation is needed to protect accident victims, including addressing limitations on attendant care. Liss & Andrews advocates for consumer protections through pending legislation such as the Policyholder Bill of Rights.Read More
Thanks in part to the hard work of some organizations and advocacy groups, bad faith legislation designed to protect insurance policyholders has been introduced in the state Legislature to bring Michigan in line with the rest of the country.Read More
Liss & Andrews and the Wieland family has emerged victorious in an insurance case against State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance. 43-year-old Shawn Wieland, who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a devastating crash at age 17 in 1997, will be awarded over $1 million, according to a recent jury decision. This case marks a victory...Read More
Congratulations to Liss & Andrews Partner Nicholas Andrews, for the well-deserved honor of being named a 2024 Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine!Read More
Bad faith practices, which are intentionally dishonest acts or fraudulent behavior, are all too common for insurance companies in Michigan. Partner Nick Andrews comments on the need for legislation in Michigan and the firm's push to pass the Insurance Policy Holder Bill of Rights (SB 329 and HB 4681) that would protect Michigan insurance policyholders.Read More
Michigan Supreme Court in Andary vs. USAA Insurance issued its opinion on July 31, 2023 holding that the amendments to the No-Fault act do not apply to automobile crash survivors who were injured under insurance policies issued before June 11, 2019.Read More
The well-being of caregivers and No-Fault accident survivors are at stake following the Michigan Supreme Court hearing in early March. Partner Nick Andrews explains how some are still not receiving payments for care in this Detroit Free Press article and what must be done to ensure justice following the looming ruling.Read More
Congratulations to Partner Karen Seder for her recognition as a 2022 Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly! For the last 30 years, Karen has led the way in securing accommodations for the catastrophically injured helping them live to the best of their abilities and providing a unique level of warmth and empathy to...Read More
The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association continues to be a significant stumbling block for accident survivors and their families to receive the benefits they are entitled to. Partner Nicholas Andrews and Attorney Meagan O'Donnell dive into the MCCA's illegitimate tactics and what reform is needed in the Michigan Association of Justice Journal.Read More
Partner Nick Andrews explains The recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision in the Andary vs. USAA Insurance case and provides context for how Liss & Andrews can help.Read More
