New legislation that would make it illegal to use handheld cell phones has been proposed to strengthen the existing distracted driving laws in the state of Michigan. This is called House Bill 4277 or the 2021 Distracted Driving Update. The document presented by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration entitled Overview of…
DetailsCharles’ mother is a widow in her 70s who suffered lower back pain from a car accident. The doctor diagnosed a slipped disc based on the x-ray result. She got hospitalized. One of the treatments included hanging her feet and pulling with a weighted object to correct the slipped disc. It only worsened her condition.…
DetailsMedical malpractice is defined as the failure of a health care professional to provide appropriate treatment to a patient. This includes the inability to take a proper course of action or the rendering of substandard treatment that results to further injury, harm, and even death of a patient. Things to Note About Medical Malpractice Cases…
DetailsLeg pain is a common occurrence after a car accident. A seat belt or airbag does not hold down the legs during an accident. The force of the collision can cause the knees or legs to crash into the steering wheel, dashboard, or other parts of the car. The right leg is more susceptible to…
DetailsBuckling up is always a good safety precaution, no matter where you are. In Michigan, there is a seat belt law in place to help minimize casualties during accidents. The state has a primary seat belt law, so do not be surprised if you get a ticket for not wearing a seat belt. Michigan’s Seat…
DetailsWhat All Michigan Residents Should Know About Out of State Vehicle Accidents Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. No matter how careful the driver is, one cannot control where a vehicular accident will occur. It can happen whether the driver is in a No-Fault state or not. Michigan is a No-Fault state when it comes to…
DetailsWhy Are Michigan Highways So Dangerous? Highways are all dangerous and high-risk locations. However, it seems that Michigan roads and highways are notoriously famous for being dangerous. Highway safety is one of the most challenging issues that Michigan and the other states face, with tens of thousands of deaths caused by highway crashes. Of course,…
DetailsDrivers run from the scene of an accident for various reasons. These include unpaid fines, an outstanding warrant, fear of having to pay for damages, and not having car insurance. Not having auto insurance is common in hit-and-run accidents, and it’s easy to see why. If you’re involved in a hit-and-run accident in Lansing, it’s…
DetailsThe spinal cord is crucial to our bodily function. It connects parts of the body to the brain, allowing them to communicate with each other to carry out their functions. A spinal cord injury can disrupt this communication and lead to loss of mobility and feeling. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can leave victims with life-long…
DetailsEven though it’s for our own benefit, purchasing additional insurance can make us think twice. Do you really need one? Doesn’t your existing insurance cover you already? Michigan law requires every car owner to have no-fault insurance. No-fault insurance pays for medical costs, wage loss, and damage to property during a car accident, regardless of…
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