General 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…
DetailsA recent post from the Macomb Daily discusses a tragic car accident that occurred in Roseville. A student of Lakeview High School died in a traffic accident after having gone to a bonfire. The student was one of eight passengers in an Expedition, traveling near 12 mile road. Aliyah Diorio, a 16-year old girl, who…
DetailsA recent post from the New York Times describes the problems associated with car companies that put their economic interests before the well-being of consumers. General Motors has a long history of not properly informing consumers of defective parts. They were recently called before Congress to defend their actions. They have recently started a victims’…
DetailsPeople understand that police chases are dangerous, and they do their best to avoid interfering when the police are pursuing a suspect. However, it is important that the police choose judiciously when to attempt to capture a suspect. While it is understandable that the police do not want to permit a possible criminal to avoid…
DetailsWhen you are in a traffic accident, you should hire an attorney so that you can defend yourself or file suit against those responsible for an accident. A recent article from the Oakland Press details whether prosecutors will bring charges against a Highland Township woman for a drunk driving crash that occurred two months before.…
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…
DetailsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the number of fatal hit-and-run crashes in the United States is increasing from year to year, according to USA Today. As hit-and-run crashes become increasingly common, it is important that drivers in Michigan understand Michigan’s laws regarding hit-and-run crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Findings The…
DetailsAccording to the 2014 edition of “Injury Facts,” the National Safety Council’s injury and fatality report, the use of cellphones causes 26 percent of car accidents in the United States. On the heels of such data, should Michigan—and other states that do not ban the use of cellphones by all drivers—consider banning cellphone use by…
DetailsAccording to The Detroit News, a report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association (the GHSA) in May 2014 said that motorcycle deaths in the United States decreased by approximately 7 percent in 2013 compared to 2012. Unfortunately, the state of Michigan did not experience a similar decline, and deaths among Michigan motorcycle riders not…
DetailsThe latest statistics shows that car accidents in Michigan are responsible for over 800 deaths and 70,000 injuries each year. Most people may not have realized this, but it’s worth noting that, driving, despite it being an adventurous and fun to many, is actually a dangerous activity. It does not matter whether one is a…
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