In Michigan, rear-end crashes account for the 2,141 of 4,926 crashes in 2018. Michigan law dictates that the driver of the trailing vehicle is considered prima facie guilty of negligence. Despite the law about driving only within the speed that will allow a vehicle to stop within a considerable and clear distance ahead, rear-end collision…
DetailsWitnesses are crucial in car accidents. Sometimes, they see things that the drivers may have missed. This recollection of events by other parties could help or hurt a car accident compensation claim. How to Get a Witness Statement A witness has no legal obligation to stay on the scene or speak with you. If you…
DetailsPeople involved in car accidents usually do not want to deal with claims adjusters. The value given by a claims adjuster to their car is generally less than what owners perceive them to be. That is understandable when you take into account the amount of money you pay for the car, including its upkeep and…
DetailsTraveling With Pets: How to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents Driving with pets in the car can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 2,841 in 2018 alone. Among the fatalities were 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians, and 77 riders on bikes.…
DetailsZantac, one of the most popular medicines taken to address several illnesses such as peptic ulcer disease, Zollinger- Ellison syndrome, and GERD or gastroesophageal reflux disease, has been recalled recently because of its supposed link to a certain carcinogen making it a dangerous drug. Its generic counterpart is ranitidine and is available in tablet, powder,…
DetailsIn 2018 alone, a total of 4,136 people died in crashes involving large trucks. In this number, 16% are truck occupants, 67% were occupants of other vehicles, and 15% were pedestrians or cyclists. Truck driver fatigue is one of the top causes of truck crashes. Along with it are driving under the influence, over speeding,…
DetailsPersonal injury accidents seem to happen no matter how much you try to be careful. Sometimes, it’s the outside influences beyond your control that causes it. That could be the drunken person behind the wheel of another vehicle or the negligent medical practitioner. Based on some legal grounds, someone is bound to be held accountable…
DetailsCushioning people in the event of a crash, airbags are among the most notable safety innovations of recent decades. Frontal airbags have saved 50,457 lives from 1987 to 2017. However, in the past years, there are reports of airbags failing to inflate during a crash. In an investigation by the NHTSA, there are about 12.3…
DetailsPedestrian safety depends on the actions of drivers and pedestrians. By the end of 2018, the number of Americans killed in vehicular accidents has been the highest for the past 30 years. Meanwhile, about 75,000 were injured in car crashes. In response, the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration designated October 2020 as…
DetailsIf you live in Michigan, the answer is yes – unless you are a licensed medical professional or emergency first responder. Every year many people face lawsuits after trying to help a victim on the scene of a car accident. No matter how good your intentions, the victim may sue you if they suffer additional…
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