This news item is of interest on two fronts. First the National organization of chambers of commerce has always maintained a hostile position against Personal Injury attorneys, so this position out of Michigan is not a complete surprise. Their campaign agaist the rights of victims has consistently alienated attorneys from local chambers of commerce.

The second interesting point to draw from this article is that if you are a Personal Injury attorney who engages in internet marketing using Google AdWords you know how expensive your keywords can get for dominant positions. What’s interesting is the hollow nature of the “lawsuit magnet” scare tactic. “Personal Injury Lawyer Michigan” has been one of the highest priced keyword sets we have seen, going as high as $58 per click. This means that there is already a significant amount of PI woork in the state of Michigan.

Another example of bad leadership by the Chambers of Commerce in tough economic times.

House-Passed Legislation Crafted to Line the Pockets of Personal Injury Lawyers, Says Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Legislation passed today by the Democratically-controlled Michigan House of Representatives is a blatant attempt to line the pockets of personal injury lawyers at the expense of Michigan citizens, says the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.

“By repealing Michigan’s lawsuit abuse protections, the supporters of House Bills 4316-18 are ensuring that Michigan becomes a lawsuit magnet,” said Wendy Block, Director of Health Policy & Human Resources for the Michigan Chamber.

Read full story via  – FOXBusiness.com.