Common 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’…
DetailsCar Accidents Due to Drivers Impaired by Prescription Medication Some people rely on prescription medication to be able to function. Unfortunately, these drugs could cause dangerous side effects that can lead to impairment. If you have been in a car accident and the driver that hit you was impaired from prescription medication, consider hiring a…
DetailsThe Pros and Cons of Seat Belts in School Buses The use of seat belts in vehicles like cars and trucks is absolutely necessary. Michigan law states that all vehicles should have properly-functioning seat belts. All the riders must be buckled in at all times. It is an uncontested fact that they save lives in…
DetailsDo Red-Light Cameras Actually Cause More Accidents? While stoplights help avoid car accidents and unnecessary traffic, it might not work for everyone. Some people may feel that these lights do not bind them, and so they violate the law anyway. As such, governments take the extra mile to ensure full compliance, like putting in money…
DetailsHow Injury Symptoms in Kids Linger After a Concussion Brain injuries are incredibly complex, especially in growing children as their brains are not yet fully mature. Dealing with concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children can be overwhelming for many adults, leading to missed diagnoses, poor management, and even simple medical negligence. Different…
DetailsSpeeding in Michigan: Is it Worse in the Day or at Night? Speeding is inevitable. Ask any driver, and their reasons will include any of the following: Running late for a meeting or work Need to attend to an emergency Eager for a thrill Regardless of the reason, going over the speed limit is something…
DetailsShould You Insure Your Trailer in Michigan? Hauling a trailer around Michigan as you travel around for the summer is a great idea. Unfortunately, car accidents do happen on the road, and trailers can be caught by a rear-end collision or by a negligent driver. Thinking about the repairs for your trailer, not to mention…
DetailsA Lock Box to Prevent Distracted Driving Driving, in general, has always been a pervasive and dangerous problem. According to the National Safety Council, at least nine Americans die nationwide, with a hundred injured from distracted driving. The dangers of distracted driving have gone so far as for the National Safety Council to April as…
DetailsWhat Happens When a Car Runs Your Motorcycle Off the Road? Motorcycle drivers know that they should be extra cautious on the road than regular motor vehicle drivers. Unlike vehicles with twice as many wheels, motorcycle bikes will leave anyone more exposed to the elements on the road. Being exposed to these elements means putting…
DetailsWho’s Liable if a Friend Wrecked My Car? When you get involved in a car accident with your own vehicle, issues on liability and who’s at fault can be pretty straightforward. However, there are cases when individuals get involved in car accidents while driving vehicles that are not their own. In such cases, it can…
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