Symptoms of a Delayed Car Accident Injury The number of car accidents in Michigan last year amounted to 312, 798, which is around 857 accidents each day. The same report from the Michigan State Police also notes that 75, 838 of the crashes ended in injuries while 974 ended in fatalities. With such a high…
DetailsMultitasking While Driving and Other Distracted Driving Behaviors Apart from Texting Texting while driving is the common disease of negligent drivers. It’s the image of distracted driving that has taken over the public’s imagination. However, many drivers, passengers and even pedestrians across Michigan know that there are many other distractions that can lead to disaster…
DetailsFiling a Brain Injury Claim After a Car Accident: A Quick Guide The human brain is one of the most complex and sensitive parts of our body. A simple bump can lead to serious, life-long complications if not properly identified and managed. When it comes to brain injuries caused by car accidents, cognitive and physical…
DetailsWhen walking in the street, you can’t really control who or what you encounter. No matter how cautious you are, no one is truly safe from accidents. All the more if it involves things you can’t control like a pedestrian accident caused by a driver. In Michigan, crashes have been consistent over the past years.…
DetailsAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,987 pedestrians died in the U.S. in 2016. Even more people suffer on a day-to-day basis in non-fatal pedestrian accidents. Studies even show that pedestrians are more likely to be killed in car crashes compared to passengers. Pedestrian accidents happen in both broad daylight and at night.…
DetailsSeatbelts and Their Effectiveness The state of Michigan has a law that requires the use of seatbelts. Traffic enforcers and police can stop and penalize motorists that do not use their seatbelts. There are also special requirements regarding the age or the seating position of the passenger. These include the following: The driver and other…
DetailsEmployability & Wage Earning Capacity : A Full Analysis One of the top concerns of a worker who incurred an injury at work that resulted in physical impairment is whether they are still eligible to continue their job or able to collect workers compensation. An injury is serious if it has rendered him incapacitated to…
DetailsAround 2 a.m. of July 11 this year, a boat traveling northbound on Lake Michigan hit a jetty and subsequently capsized. A massive search and rescue operation involving dive teams, boats and helicopters ensued. Due to the impact, a 28-year-old woman was thrown out of the boat. She was then found approximately 400 meters away…
Details9 Common Reasons Why Bicycle Accidents Happen in Michigan As the summer season gets rolling, more and more people hang up their car keys and choose to ride on two wheels to get to work, to run errands, or to simply ride for fun and relaxation. For others, it’s a greener and healthier transportation alternative…
DetailsCommon Workers Compensation Myths Back in 1912, Michigan’s State Legislature enacted laws for the purpose of protecting employees who suffer an injury while on the job. What is now known as Michigan’s Workers’ Disability Compensation Act provides injured employees with compensation for the payment of medical bills as well as loss of income. The Workers’…
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