One of the latest developments on the road safety front is that of a Virginia-based company developing a device that tells cops when drivers are texting. A little more than a year after Michigan became one of the states to ban texting while driving, the irresponsibility of drivers who continue to flout the ban may…
DetailsOver the last decade, many states across America have banned texting and driving for good reason. You have probably seen the nationwide advertisement campaigns such as the “It Can Wait” themed ads from AT&T attempting to make drivers more aware of the dangers and to make the roads safer. Unfortunately, these tactics don’t seem to…
DetailsAccording to The Detroit News, a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (the GHSA) in May 2014 said that motorcycle deaths in the United States decreased by approximately 7 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. Unfortunately, the state of Michigan did not experience a similar decline, and deaths among Michigan motorcycle riders not…
DetailsRear-end collisions remain to be a prevalent type of car crash across the United States. Each year, an estimated 1.7 million rear-end car crashes occur on US roadways. Of these accidents, 17 thousand people die, and 500 thousand get injured. In Michigan alone, there were 89 deaths, and 21,256 injuries out of the 79 thousand…
DetailsAs the majority of Michigan drivers already know, driving and texting is now illegal in the state. The ban officially took place on the 1st of July, and drivers now face a $100 dollar fine for their first offense. The second offense sees steeper penalties, and drivers will be subject to a $200 dollar fine.…
DetailsRidesharing has steadily increased in popularity this past decade. The presence of the technology and willing stakeholders led to the rise of companies like Uber and Lyft. These companies gave the public an affordable and accessible alternative to the traditional means of commuting. The convenience and ease of use that these companies presented propelled their…
DetailsHere at The Clark Law Office, we have looked into Traffic Crash and Economic data spanning the last 3 years to give you a better idea of how auto accidents in Michigan have a heavy toll on both human lives and the overall economy. You probably already knew that car accidents are one of the…
DetailsA recent study showed that Michigan had a total of 246 drunk driving accidents that resulted in death. This statistic proved that drunk driving was the number one cause of car accident deaths that year. State legislature chose to take action against this epidemic and came of with the “Michigan Super Drunk Law”. They hoped…
DetailsThe Michigan legislature is feverishly working to banish the no-fault law currently on the books. Banishing this law could cost people in Michigan a significant amount of money. This is a hot topic for Michigan residents dealing with accident laws concerning injured drivers. The current no-fault law allows accident victims, who suffer from serious injuries,…
DetailsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes in the United States is increasing from year to year, according to USA Today. As hit-and-run crashes become increasingly common, it is important that drivers in Michigan understand Michigan’s laws regarding hit-and-run crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Findings The…
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