Ridesharing 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…
DetailsThe Michigan Supreme Court has overturned the “open and obvious doctrine” on July 28, 2023. This ruling is a huge shift in premises liability law and it will again allow individuals to file and actually win a premises liability or slip and case against property owners in the State of Michigan. It is well known…
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…
DetailsDriving With Marijuana in Michigan. What You Need to Know! Marijuana is currently legal in Michigan. In 2008, the use of medical marijuana became legal through the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act, making Michigan the 13th state to allow marijuana for medical purposes. In 2018, Michigan became the first Midwestern state to legalize recreational marijuana for…
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,…
DetailsDo You Need a Motorcycle License in Michigan? The State of Michigan does not require a separate license to operate a motorcycle, but an endorsement on your current license is required. This applies to operating a two or three wheeled motorcycle that can exceed 30 miles per hour on public streets and highways. The minimum…
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…
DetailsMichigan Hands-Free Law: Everything You Need To Know Just about every law-abiding driver in Michigan needs to be familiar with the state’s hands-free and cell phone law. It is unfortunate that many people aren’t aware of how much the law regarding cell phone use while driving has changed over the years. Many times people will…
DetailsEver wonder how your friends took that great aerial shot of them surrounded by pristine white sand and turquoise blue water? They probably used a drone. Drones have become popular over the last several years – whether for recreation, hobby, or work. In fact, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recorded nearly 900,000 registered drones…
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