Reckless driving puts everyone in harm’s way, and not just the driver itself. By ignoring the rules of the road, drivers, their passengers, and the public are immediately put in danger. In 2018, there were 2,291 reckless driving cases related to alcohol, and 64 cases were fatal. For distracted driving, there were 230 cases of…
DetailsA recent post from the New York Times describes the problems associated with car companies that put their economic interests before the well-being of consumers. General Motors has a long history of not properly informing consumers of defective parts. They were recently called before Congress to defend their actions. They have recently started a victims’…
DetailsCar accidents in Michigan occur every single day, and these can drastically change the lives of those involved. Vehicular accidents can lead to serious injuries. The worst cases lead to death. That is why safety should always be a priority when on the road. These safety procedures should be practiced, especially when children are in…
DetailsIf you have been injured due to a car accident, then you might be suffering physically, emotionally, and even financially, and you might be entitled to financial compensation. Under the law, a person might be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, and also an entitlement of no fault benefits which can include; payment…
DetailsOn Michigan’s streets and highways, teens are increasingly posing risks to both themselves and other drivers. The facts are so concerning that some in the Great Lakes state are debating raising the minimum driving age to 18. If you have been involved in a car accident with a teenage driver in Michigan, or if your…
DetailsTalk and Die Syndrome Talk and die syndrome is when a person is hurt during a car accident suffering some type of head trauma but fails to seek medical attention immediately because they initially don’t feel any effects of the brain injury. This untreated condition can rapidly lead to severe neurological damage and subsequently death.…
DetailsA car accident can result in a wide variety of injuries to a person. These include head and neck injuries, back injuries, knee injuries, soft tissue injuries, and even shoulder injuries. Shoulder pain from a shoulder injury is a common occurrence after a car accident. After sustaining a shoulder injury or any other injury after…
DetailsMichigan Is Clearing The Path For Autonomous Vehicles In a clear attempt to lead the nation in policies that “clear the road” for self driving vehicles, 4 bills were signed into law that regulate autonomous driving in Michigan. The package of bills (Senate Bill 995-998) was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at the Automotive Hall…
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…
DetailsI’ve seen and read a few articles from several news outlets that Michigan is proposing to increase driving speeds on interstate highways. It turns out that Senator Jones is already putting a proposal together to do just that. Based on the comments on message boards, it easy to tell this is going to be a…
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