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…
DetailsAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,987 pedestrians died in the U.S. in 2016. Even more people suffer on a day-to-day basis in non-fatal pedestrian accidents. Studies even show that pedestrians are more likely to be killed in car crashes compared to passengers. Pedestrian accidents happen in both broad daylight and at night.…
DetailsUnder the old Michigan No-Fault insurance which was adopted in 1973, car accidents were not covered by Medicare. This meant that recipients had to charge their medical expenses that were related to the auto accident to their unlimited lifetime Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, a requirement for all motor vehicle owners. However, new laws that…
DetailsLaw Student Allison Thornton Wins Our First Annual Legal Scholarship Our attorneys are proud to announce that future Virginia Law School student Allison Thornton is the winner of our $1000 Clark Law Scholarship. Each future law student that applied to our scholarship was asked to submit an essay answering the following question: What are your…
DetailsLaw Student Donovan Sowder Wins Our 2nd Annual Legal Scholarship for 2015 Donovan’s essay stood out from the rest along with a very strong and impressive academic performance. It is very clear that Donovan would like improve his local community including the lives of neighbors by becoming an attorney. “My aspirations, as trite as they…
DetailsLaw Student Krisly Zamor Wins Our 3rd Annual Legal Scholarship for 2016 Krisly’s essay was inspiring and eloquent along with a very strong and impressive academic performance while attending Fordham University School of Law. It is crystal clear that Krisly Zamor is talented, extremely motivated, and wants to be an inspiration to others in the…
DetailsLaw Student Paul Cozzi Wins Our 4th Annual Legal Scholarship for 2017 Paul Cozzi’s impressive academic performance at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his thoughtful essay made a very strong impression. Paul spent his last year in college volunteering for the Kobe House in Chicago, an organization committed to juvenile justice. Each week…
DetailsLaw Student Nikalus A. Sheridan Wins Our 5th Annual Legal Scholarship for 2018 Nikalus Sheridan’s excellent performance at Grand Valley State University and inspiring essay stood out from the rest of the applicants. Even he admitted that his ” passion for law began in a time and place much different than those from which I…
DetailsIt is always important to drive in a safe manner. A new article from the Flint Journal describes the dangers that can occur on the road. In a tragic and strange story, an accident occurred between a vehicle and a parade float recently. The parade float was traveling to the Metamora Country Days when the…
DetailsThe world of personal injury cases is vast, affecting millions of lives each year, and the impact on those involved can be life-altering. With an ever-growing number of claims, it’s crucial to understand the trends, facts, and personal injury lawsuit statistics surrounding these cases to better navigate the legal landscape and advocate for fair compensation.…
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