Common Workers Compensation Myths Back in 1912, Michigan’s State Legislature enacted laws for the purpose of protecting employees who suffer an injury while on the job. What is now known as Michigan’s Workers’ Disability Compensation Act provides injured employees with compensation for the payment of medical bills as well as loss of income. The Workers’…
DetailsHealth care providers, doctors, surgeons, and hospitals are expected to provide their patients with quality medical care that is held to a certain standard and for good reason. They are required to have extensive training, have a great deal of knowledge, and are paid handsomely in order to uphold a standard of care. When this…
DetailsAirbags are known as a supplementary restraint system. They are designed to protect you, along with your seat belts, in cases of crashes and accidents. Solely relying on airbags without using your seat belt is dangerous. Your frontal and side-impact airbags are designed to deploy during crashes, from minor to severe ones. However, its purpose…
DetailsCommon Causes and Risk Factors of Preterm Birth Preterm birth results from preterm labor. Preterm labor occurs when the mother already experiences regular contractions as early as 20 weeks into pregnancy. These contractions can lead to the opening of the cervix. The earlier that premature birth occurs, the riskier it is for the baby and…
DetailsRear-end collisions, also known as fender-benders, can cause serious injuries to everyone involved in the accident. The sudden force of another vehicle slamming into the back of your car can cause a severe and violent jolt to your body and your passengers. The sudden jolt can cause you and everyone inside your car to move…
DetailsShoppers for high powered fireworks will now find themselves freed from yesteryear’s staunch fireworks regulations by newly passed laws within the state of Michigan. Always a strict enforcer of fireworks prohibition, Michigan has kept a close eye on the sales and purchase of fireworks and caused in-state buyers to often travel great distances across state…
DetailsThere will be a new law in effect very soon for the state of Michigan to protect teen drivers from themselves. A recent study shows that of the 846 fatal car crashes in Michigan 177 were caused by teen drivers. It is common knowledge that individuals under the age of 25 make less efficient decisions…
DetailsWhether it is for an emergency or an errand, we have all been in the situation where a friend or family member is in need of a vehicle. And unfortunately, sometimes these borrowers get into an accident, either by being negligent, or through no fault of their own. It is extremely important to understand how…
DetailsTexting While Driving: The Facts It is no secret that a distracted driver is an unsafe driver. Texting while driving is no doubt a distraction, as it takes your eyes, hands, and mind off of the very important and delicate task of operating a vehicle. The U.S. Government reports that the average person takes his…
DetailsCar Accidents Due to Drivers Impaired by Prescription Medication Some people rely on prescription medication to be able to function. Unfortunately, these drugs could cause dangerous side effects that can lead to impairment. If you have been in a car accident and the driver that hit you was impaired from prescription medication, consider hiring a…
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