Takata, the company responsible for manufacturing faulty airbags, finally admitted that their product is defective and they recalling close to 34 million vehicles. It is now the largest auto recall in the history of the United States. The sheer amount of vehicles included in the recall will propose challenges in getting them all repaired. Finding…
DetailsWhen people are driving, they should do everything possible to ensure the safety of themselves and everyone else around. Lack of following safety procedures may lead to serious injury or worse. A recent article from Fox News discusses a car accident that recently occurred in Michigan. The accident produced an unusual effect on one of…
DetailsCan You Drive a Golf Cart on The Road in Michigan? Customized golf carts are becoming increasingly popular in many cities across Michigan. They’re cheaper than other vehicles, quiet, and super convenient. We’ve received a large amount of questions regarding their legality, so we have put together this blog post to address most of…
DetailsIn Michigan, it is not guaranteed that you will receive any compensation for damage to your vehicle after a car accident. Because Michigan is a no-fault state, the at fault party does not pay for the damage to your vehicle. (except the mini-tort, and other exceptions – see below) The damage to your vehicle is…
DetailsAm I Required to Take the Witness Stand in an Auto Accident Case? Immediately after a Michigan car accident, the first thing to do is to make sure that everyone is safe and to report the incident. Next step is to determine whether a settlement is possible. But, if and when a car accident happens…
DetailsGeneral Motors has had to deal with a battery of issues relating to the safety of its vehicles, and it seems that the trend is not stopping anytime soon. General Motors had recently come to Washington to defend their company practices before Congress. The newest issue with General Motors concerns the recall of SUVs for…
DetailsMichigan Republicans are once again attempting for Michigan Auto Insurance Reform. They attempted a similar strategy last year to change no fault auto insurance but support for their efforts lacked. It’s a well known fact that Michigan auto insurance rates are high, but there is no real evidence to support a need to abolish lifetime…
DetailsIf you incur an injury at work, you would likely make a worker’s compensation claim. If your company disputes your claim, they will ask you to undergo independent medical exams. But are these objective and fair? Can you expect them to give you an equal treatment that can help your dispute? The Truth About Independent…
DetailsRoundabouts are popping up all over Michigan and Lansing is no exception. City planners say they improve traffic flow and reduce serious injuries, but ask around and you’ll hear something different: “People don’t know how to use them.” From near-misses to rear-end collisions, many drivers in Lansing feel more anxious entering a roundabout than any…
DetailsAccording to the CDC, the risk of motor vehicle crashes is highest among teens aged 16 to 19. In fact, the fatal crash rate per mile for this age group is almost three times the rate for drivers who are age 20 or older. The above is why teaching teenagers to drive requires hours and…
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