11 A Story That Can't Wait

Rebeca has a heart to heart with the audience about where we've been, why we had a three month hiatus in the show, the events that have transpired since, and where things can and may go next. As always, we thank you for your support for the continued production of this show through the Silent Crash GoFundMe, which can be found at https://www.gofundme.com/f/silent-crash.

After 17 weeks of digging, interviewing, and researching, Rebeca shares what she found: the story beneath the story of PA21 and 22. It turns out, the reason appears to not only be well-intentioned, but also brings with it a true opportunity for a solution.Link to References: https://www.justonec.com/blog/2022/03/02/silent-crash-episode-17-references/

What do you want your legislator to do regarding the no-fault reform legislation? Rebeca asks that of you, and of Joe Richert, owner of a rehabilitation facility heavily hit by PA21 and 22.

Rebeca shares how some personal life circumstances prompted reminders and reflections to apply during the intense experience of investigating PA21 and 22.

Two men from Detroit played a powerful role in the auto no-fault reform legislation, saying they did so to make things better there. So, how has Detroit fared? And do those men even care? We went straight to Motor City citizens to find out.

Representative Phil Green introduced HB5698 this week, a legislative attempt to mitigate some parts of PA21 and 22. Rumors immediately flew about the bill and its contents. Rebeca sat down with Rep. Green for a frank discussion. He shared why he is making this attempt despite Republican leadership’s opposition to reform, his preferences for how the bill gets handled from here, what payment reforms are in his bill, and why he isn’t trying for a full repeal of PA21 and 22.

On a frozen January morning, we joined hundreds of patients, caregivers, and others impacted by PA21 and 22 who gathered at the Capitol in Lansing. They came to share their stories of losing care, jobs, joy, homes, hope, and, in some instances, life itself.If you have personal experiences, knowledge, or tips to share, please email them to the show's co-producer, Rebecca Bond-Tucker. [email protected].

PA21 and 22 have spawned foreseeable medical emergencies all across Michigan, including death. Today, we tell you of one about to unfold. Meet Kelley.

Through a conversation with attorney George Sinas, Rebeca explores the history, present, and potential future of auto no-fault in Michigan.

Accident survivor and UP resident Shannon Perkins is hitting the road for a 1,100 mile round trip to the hospital. Her partially amputated leg needs surgery. The journey she’s enduring due to PA21 and 22, though, makes the surgery the easier part.