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’…
DetailsWhether you’re driving down I-496, walking through a Meijer parking lot, or simply going about your workday, accidents can happen when you least expect them. For Lansing residents, personal injury cases often stem from everyday activities such as car accidents, dog bites, medical mistakes, and falls on poorly maintained property. These incidents can leave you…
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…
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…
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, their purpose…
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…
DetailsThe Yearly Motor Vehicle Crash Data on Fatal Car Crashes Dying from a motor vehicle accident is a reality. Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that 9,330 people died in motor vehicle accidents for the first quarter of 2023. While this is considered 3.3% lower than the previous year, still, the chances…
DetailsPassenger safety is an important matter. One way to improve passenger safety is by using car seats for children. Using car seats reduces the risk of car crash injury by 71 to 82 percent in children. Understanding the requirements and recommendations for a child’s car seat based on the child’s age, height, weight, and developmental…
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