Charles’ 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.…
Details 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…
DetailsMichigan Bicycle Riding Laws and Accident Injuries Michigan is a bike-friendly state. Cycling has become more and more popular as communities in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor add more dedicated bike lanes. In Detroit alone, the city just added 19 miles to its 145-mile-long protected bike lane. As the state borders open up post-pandemic,…
DetailsRiding a motorcycle is a fun and exhilarating experience for both the young and the old. Many youngsters ride at full speed, oblivious to the danger ahead, while the not-so-young, including the retirees, take their time traversing the roads. Regardless of the age of the rider, a motorcycle is synonymous with strength and masculinity. But…
Details4 of The Most Dangerous Types of Car Accidents One fateful evening, Rob celebrated his birthday with close friends, including his girlfriend. He had numerous rounds of hard liquor and drugs with his friends in their 20s. Rob decided to drive his girlfriend home. While on the road, the two got into a heated argument.…
DetailsThe car rental industry has picked up since the lifting of COVID lockdowns. The car rental industry in the United States has grown 2.8 percent annually from 2017 to 2022, with a revenue of $54.2 billion in 2022. If you’re planning to rent a car on your upcoming vacation, it would be good to know…
DetailsMost car accidents are due to negligent actions. This includes driving while intoxicated, distracted driving, and speeding. Lack of routine car maintenance is yet another example of negligence. It is a negligent act that some people might consider harmless, but it is the cause of many car accidents. A responsible driver must ensure that all…
DetailsA traffic accident is a terrifying and upsetting event. This is particularly so if the crash was not caused by you. In any accident, it is critical to determine who is at fault because whoever caused the incident is usually legally liable for the aggrieved driver’s damages. In some rare circumstances, multiple parties could cause…
DetailsAccording to the 2021 report from the Michigan State Police, 282,640 crashes occurred by the end of the year. This was a 15% increase from 2020, which recorded 245,432 crashes. Given the high number of car accidents in Michigan, the duration of a car accident lawsuit will vary. Add to this the fact that some…
DetailsImagine a scenario wherein you are driving at moderate speed with your family down the road. The other car suddenly crashed into the rear of your vehicle. You feel like you have no control over what is happening behind you on the road. This precarious situation makes you feel anxious about the safety and well-being…
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