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6.14.2023
Understanding Michigan Seat Belt Laws Michigan’s primary seat belt law means police can stop and ticket motorists solely for not wearing a seat belt. In Michigan law requires: Michigan’s child passenger safety law requires: Seatbelts are intended to protect occupants of motor vehicle accidents from the all too often fatal or severe injuries for those […]
12.31.2022
We’ve all seen it, and perhaps even been tempted by it: a driver looking at their phone instead of the road. But distracted driving is more than just texting. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categorizes distracted driving behaviors into three main types. Understanding these three types of distracted driving is crucial because any action that […]
12.31.2022
According to industry statistics, about 500,000 truck-related accidents occur yearly in the United States. Worldwide, millions of crashes involving trucks are reported. The FMCSA reports Michigan historically has a slightly-higher-than-average fatality rate from large truck accidents, making it important for Michigan drivers of any type of vehicle to understand some basic facts about trucks and […]
2.22.2022
Recently, a pothole had grown so large that it almost swallowed a car in Hamtramck Michigan. Looks like road construction has not caught up with all the potholes that have developed over time on Michigan roads and streets. Significant changes in weather cause potholes to get bigger over time making driving on some Michigan roads […]
2.20.2022
Michigan motor vehicle accidents occur due to many different driver mistakes. In many circumstances, accidents occur when another driver makes a mistake or fails to properly follow all traffic safety rules while applying the laws of the road. When a driver error involves failure to follow the laws of the road, a court will likely find his […]
2.19.2022
After a car accident, you likely have many questions about the financial compensation you may deserve. Most often, the question is, what does a good settlement offer look like? In many cases, a good settlement offer may be more than you expect. Personal injury lawyers use many factors to determine what a good settlement offer […]
2.17.2022
After a car accident, most occupants of the car know that car insurance is important for recovering financial damages, such as medical bills, lost income wages, household chores benefits, and attendant care nursing help benefits. However, most people don’t know that car insurance also cover accidents involving bicycles riders involved in a car accident in Michigan. […]
2.14.2022
Any moving violation, including distracted driving, can result in points on your driving record and cause your auto insurance rates to increase significantly. In Michigan, distracted driving carries serious consequences beyond just fines and court costs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving claimed 3,275 lives in 2023, highlighting the deadly […]
2.14.2022
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 32,000 people are killed and 2 million injured in car accidents nationwide each year. That’s death rate of people about 90 people per day from traffic collisions alone. If you were injured or a loved one died in a car accident, you may find yourself agonizing about how […]
2.13.2022
In Michigan, after a car accident, most people expect to sustain physical injuries such as: broken bones, soft tissue damage, cuts, bruises and lacerations, or more serious injuries, including traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injuries, that can cause permanent damage and disability to the victim. However, many people fail to take into consideration, the possibility that a car […]
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