Reckless driving puts everyone in harm’s way, and not just the driver itself. By ignoring the rules of the road, drivers, their passengers, and the public are immediately put in danger. In 2018, there were 2,291 reckless driving cases related to alcohol, and 64 cases were fatal. For distracted driving, there were 230 cases of…
DetailsGetting into an accident is terrifying. It carries not only financial burdens but also physical trauma and injuries. You could miss days of work, and you might need special medical treatments or medications. For any person, the situation is easy to resolve. You can seek out a settlement between you and the other car owner,…
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…
DetailsRunning the red light is something that many motorists have done, attempted, or are tempted to do. It’s that split-second decision of totally disregarding the traffic law for the sake of squeezing through and saving a few minutes. Some have gotten away with it; others were not that lucky. This dangerous habit can land one…
DetailsAccording to the report by the Michigan State Police, there are a total of 312,978 car crashes across MI in 2018. It accounts for about 857 accidents in a single day, in Michigan alone. Of these crashes in 2018, about 974 individuals died, 75,838 got injured, and 256,553 caused property damages. These statistics does not…
DetailsRidesharing has steadily increased in popularity this past decade. The presence of the technology and willing stakeholders led to the rise of companies like Uber and Lyft. These companies gave the public an affordable and accessible alternative to the traditional means of commuting. The convenience and ease of use that these companies presented propelled their…
DetailsPerhaps the most peaceful season of the year is winter. It is the best time to visit your family in Michigan. Indeed, it is a wonderful time to enjoy the holidays. However, the silent and foreboding winter hides very critical road hazards. These wintry dangers will not only pose challenges while you are driving. Road…
DetailsThe road is not a safe place, especially for children. In the year 2016, more than 5,000 pedestrians died in vehicular crashes in the United States. In the same year, one in every five children below 15 years old who died in vehicular accidents were pedestrians. The injuries and trauma that car accidents bring on…
DetailsAccording to the Michigan State Police, 312,798 people have gotten into a car injury in Michigan in the last year. It is a scary thought to know that anytime you can be in a car accident because going through that and moving forward is a challenge. If you have been in a car accident, it…
DetailsHit and run accidents can be deadly, and unfortunately, these happen more often than we’d like. In the state of Michigan, there were about 34,628 cases of hit and run accidents last 2018. These accidents account for 11% of all car crashes in the state last year. From these figures, it’s apparent that hit and…
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