Traveling With Pets: How to Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents Driving with pets in the car can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving killed 2,841 in 2018 alone. Among the fatalities were 1,730 drivers, 605 passengers, 400 pedestrians, and 77 riders on bikes.…
DetailsPeople involved in car accidents usually do not want to deal with claims adjusters. The value given by a claims adjuster to their car is generally less than what owners perceive them to be. That is understandable when you take into account the amount of money you pay for the car, including its upkeep and…
DetailsWitnesses are crucial in car accidents. Sometimes, they see things that the drivers may have missed. This recollection of events by other parties could help or hurt a car accident compensation claim. How to Get a Witness Statement A witness has no legal obligation to stay on the scene or speak with you. If you…
DetailsIn Michigan, rear-end crashes account for the 2,141 of 4,926 crashes in 2018. Michigan law dictates that the driver of the trailing vehicle is considered prima facie guilty of negligence. Despite the law about driving only within the speed that will allow a vehicle to stop within a considerable and clear distance ahead, rear-end collision…
DetailsCar accidents occur every single day, and these can drastically change the lives of those involved. Vehicular accidents can lead to serious injuries. The worst cases lead to death. That is why safety should always be a priority when on the road. These safety procedures should be practiced, especially when children are in the car.…
DetailsReckless 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…
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