Any action that distracts the driver from operating a car is considered distracted driving. These include using a phone, eating and drinking, conversing with passengers, or tinkering with the car’s electronics. Drunk driving involves operating a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08%, which is the legal limit, or more. Drinking reduces…
DetailsDistracted Driving Caused by Eating Behind the Wheel? Who hasn’t eaten while driving? Every morning can be a hectic experience because everybody has to get ready to go somewhere. It sometimes seems like you’re always running out of time or in a hurry. Whether you have kids who need to go to school or you…
DetailsWhat is Truck Accident Discovery? Discovery that follows a Michigan truck accident is important to strengthen your case. Discovery is a process where lawyers obtain information from the other parties involved and can then use this information during the trial or settlement. Usually, discovery is used to collect important documents and interview key witnesses. If…
DetailsDifferent Types of Brain Injuries and The Extent of Severity There are different types of brain injuries, depending on the mechanism and type of damage. Brain injuries involve damage to the brain, skull, or scalp. Medically speaking, a Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a type of injury caused by external forces, such as during…
DetailsGetting insurance is necessary if you want to secure yourself financially in case of auto accidents. Instead of paying out-of-pocket, your insurance company should cover your medical and repairs bills partially or in full. However, insurance companies do not just give out money indiscriminately. They still like to check the details of the accident to…
DetailsWhat can be seen as a new change to the Michigan’s No-fault Law may make it more difficult for people to obtain their no-fault benefits. In many instances a person involved in an automobile accident is severely injured. They are taken to the hospital where they might spend days or weeks becoming stabilized. Due to…
DetailsAs we all know, oxygen is one of the essential requirements for a human to survive. Depriving the body of oxygen for even a few minutes can be catastrophic. The brain is one of the body parts that suffer the most because of oxygen deprivation. Even if a person is properly breathing, oxygen flow to…
DetailsDeer can be seemingly adorable and gentle. Still, the truth is that these animals are responsible for around 1.5 million traffic accidents and more than one billion dollars in damages to vehicles each year. Deer vs. car accidents always increase from October-December as they are more active. With the addition of Thanksgiving travel, it’s important…
DetailsLife can feel chaotic and overwhelming immediately following a car accident in Lansing, Michigan. If you’ve been injured in a Lansing car accident, here’s what to do next. You are probably dealing with painful injuries, mounting medical bills, missing work that supports your family, and worrying about your financial future. It’s a lot to take…
DetailsCommon 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’…
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