By Chelsea Hagger
State House Republican leaders are trying to round up the votes for an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault insurance law, but that's not likely to happen this week. At the same time, Democrats are trying to block a vote to end Michigan's generous medical benefits under the law.
Democrats brought accident victims and their families to the state Capitol Tuesday.
Judith Guezen is a licensed social worker and a nurse's aid. She cares for her husband who was hit by a car and seriously injured when he was 16-years-old. She said doctors first told his parents that he would be in a permanent coma if he lived through the accident.
Guezen said she is worried that her husband will not receive the care he needs if the bill passes. She said he falls a lot and now needs 24-7 care.
"This bill will affect us. It will affect me, my husband and many, many people."
Many Republicans said Michigan's current no-fault system cannot be sustained because it allows for unlimited lifetime medical benefits.
© Copyright 2010, MPRN
State House Republican leaders are trying to round up the votes for an overhaul of Michigan's no-fault insurance law, but that's not likely to happen this week. At the same time, Democrats are trying to block a vote to end Michigan's generous medical benefits under the law.
Democrats brought accident victims and their families to the state Capitol Tuesday.
Judith Guezen is a licensed social worker and a nurse's aid. She cares for her husband who was hit by a car and seriously injured when he was 16-years-old. She said doctors first told his parents that he would be in a permanent coma if he lived through the accident.
Guezen said she is worried that her husband will not receive the care he needs if the bill passes. She said he falls a lot and now needs 24-7 care.
"This bill will affect us. It will affect me, my husband and many, many people."
Many Republicans said Michigan's current no-fault system cannot be sustained because it allows for unlimited lifetime medical benefits.
© Copyright 2010, MPRN