American citizens only have three mandatory civic duties: obey the law, pay taxes, and serve on a jury. While most people dread being selected for jury duty, some consider it an honor to sit inside the box. If you live in Michigan, you should be aware of the jury selection process and what you should…
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…
DetailsAmong the most common types of personal injuries from car accidents is whiplash. The speed of a vehicle’s movement never kills anyone, but the sudden stop does, and whiplash is the after-effect. While most people consider this to be more of the minor injuries out there, it can be super painful. If you suffered an…
DetailsTraffic congestion in the United States is worsening. The 2019 Urban Mobility Report by The Texas A&M Transportation Institute states that Americans travel additional 8.8 billion hours because of the traffic. As such, most Americans buy narrow forms of transportation, such as motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles to solve this problem. In early 2019, the Motorcycle…
DetailsHave you ever seen dogs fight? The result is often unpleasant and very bloody. Two dogs duking it out is a frightening sight to behold, especially if your dog is involved. Many complications can arise, but the immediate concern would be the physical injuries inflicted. While the immediate injuries are a cause for worry, the…
DetailsWhen a car accident in Michigan happens, the at-fault driver’s goal is simple: they want to pay out no compensation if possible. If they have to, they want to pay as little money as possible to the victim. One day, you will get a call from someone else’s insurance company. If it’s not your insurance,…
DetailsIf you incur an injury at work, you would likely make a worker’s compensation claim. If your company disputes your claim, they will ask you to undergo independent medical exams. But are these objective and fair? Can you expect them to give you an equal treatment that can help your dispute? The Truth About Independent…
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…
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…
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…
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