Buckling up is always a good safety precaution, no matter where you are. In Michigan, there is a seat belt law in place to help minimize casualties during accidents. The state has a primary seat belt law, so do not be surprised if you get a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Michigan’s Seat…
DetailsAccording to the 2014 edition of “Injury Facts,” the National Safety Council’s injury and fatality report, the use of cellphones causes 26 percent of car accidents in the United States. On the heels of such data, should Michigan—and other states that do not ban the use of cellphones by all drivers—consider banning cellphone use by…
DetailsShould I Seek Medical Attention After a Car Crash? Moments after a car crash, it is normal to feel confused and disoriented. Your body has just been subjected to intense trauma. However, walking away seemingly unscathed in a vehicular crash is possible. Or is it? It is a common scenario in a vehicular crash. The…
DetailsThere is no question that Seat Belts save lives in automobile accidents. In fact, they annually prevent as many as 15,000 car crash fatalities. Given the importance of this safety equipment, have you ever wondered why school buses don’t utilize this life saving technology? Why hasn’t the NHSTA made this a requirement for all school…
DetailsSepsis Infections Caused by Medical Malpractice Sepsis is a life-threatening condition. It is basically your body’s response to an infection and can cause tissue damage, organ failures, and even death. Your body naturally releases certain chemicals to fight off an infection. When the body cannot handle these chemicals, this triggers changes that can result in…
DetailsEven though this hasn’t been covered by many news outlets, there is a set of senate bills that hopes to increase the transparency on how exactly the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association calculates their rates. They were introduced last month without much notice from anyone. Governor Rick Snyder has openly stated that he wants to focus…
DetailsMost traffic accidents in Michigan are due to driver errors, such as failure to stop or over-speeding. However, there may be instances when a faulty seat belt and airbag may cause injuries. These components should help keep you safe but may cause fatal seat-belt and airbag injuries once they malfunction. Studies have repeatedly emphasized that…
DetailsOn April 23rd, 2015, The House Insurance Committee passed a revised version of Senate Bill 248 with a vote of 9-6. This bill spent a very short amount of time senate and house. It will most likely be voted on the floor this very week. Why the big hurry? They are also adding a provision…
DetailsRisk Factors for Birth Injuries in Children During pregnancy, parents, especially mothers, take every necessary precaution to ensure their safety and the safety of the baby. From regular appointments with her doctor, eating healthy, and taking her prenatal vitamins, mothers do everything to keep her baby healthy. The preparation for the coming of the new…
DetailsProtecting Yourself From Wrong-Way Drivers Every driver has a responsibility to drive safely and to obey road rules and regulations. To be able to drive on the streets is a privilege that no one must abuse. However, news of those who ignore the law and end up causing road crashes are not uncommon. Wrong-way drivers…
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