Working to help restore no-fault safeguards
Published: March 28, 2024
There was a time — not so
many years ago — when Michigan’s No-Fault Act provided lifetime medical
coverage for whatever was reasonably necessary for an injured person’s
care, recovery, or rehabilitation after being involved in an auto
accident.
Furthermore, the injured person was entitled to this comprehensive medical coverage regardless of who was at-fault in the crash.
Furthermore, the injured person was entitled to this comprehensive medical coverage regardless of who was at-fault in the crash.
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