Damage To A Parked Car In Michigan

A caller to The Law Show on Newstalk 760 WJR in Detroit wants to know what to do if the insurance company will not pay the full replacement cost of a car damaged while parked in Michigan.

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Auto Accident – Parked Car

What happens when you are involved in an accident with a parked car in Michigan.

Driver Responsibility Fee

Attorney Matt Catchick explains the Michigan driver license responsibility fee — what it is, where it came from, and what, if anything, you can do to make it hurt a little less.

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Out Of State Speeding Ticket And Warrant

A caller had trouble with an out of state lawyer AND an out of state ticket. Michigan Attorney Matt Catchick of the Dailey Law Firm explains how to get the attorney’s attention and how to find a good out of state attorney.

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Driving Under the Influence of a Prescription?

Brian explains that if you are under the influence of a prescription drug while driving, you can still be held accountable — just as you would be if it were alcohol — even if you have a prescription. The prescription means you can legally consume the drug — it doesn’t mean you can take it and then drive (that’s what those little warning labels on the bottle are for!)

A Very Bad Place to Park!

A caller got a ticket — it seemed like a parking ticket — for being parked near a place where narcotics are sold. Brian explains that this is not a “ticket” — it is a misdemeanor and a very serious charge. Still, with proper representation, the matter could be resolved well.

What are the Options if Fighting a Traffic Ticket?

Brian explains what a driver can do to fight a ticket, even with a spotty record. The real key, though, is why you should skip the informal hearing and hire an attorney.

A Ticket for Causing an Accident

A caller got a ticket for running a red light and causing an accident. Brian explains why it will help to fight the ticket with a lawyer. Having a clean record will help but this one may be difficult. Since there was an accident, you will need all the help you can get to try and get the ticket reduced.

Should You Fight a Speeding Ticket?

Brian explains to a caller who got ticketed why it is important to always fight the ticket. Even if the points can be reduced a little, it is well worth the effort.