Law Student Allison Thornton Wins Our First Annual Legal Scholarship Our attorneys are proud to announce that future Virginia Law School student Allison Thornton is the winner of our $1000 Clark Law Scholarship. Each future law student that applied to our scholarship was asked to submit an essay answering the following question: What are your…
DetailsHit-and-run accidents are sadly common in Michigan, and they often leave injured parties wondering what steps to take in the aftermath. Because of this, those who are caught after fleeing an accident may face severe consequences. A recent post from MLive.com discusses a woman who found herself involved in a hit-and-run incident. The 48-year-old lady,…
DetailsDrunk driving is never a safe activity, and can lead to serious consequences. And regardless of the intoxicated driver’s age, location, or socioeconomic standing, they may still face charges in both civil and criminal court. A recent post from the Grand Rapids Press illustrates that matters like drunk driving are never crimes that pertain to…
DetailsIt is always important to drive in a safe manner. A new article from the Flint Journal describes the dangers that can occur on the road. In a tragic and strange story, an accident occurred between a vehicle and a parade float recently. The parade float was traveling to the Metamora Country Days when the…
DetailsThe motorcycle certainly occupies an interesting place in American culture. The actor James Dean and the film Easy Rider are but a few of the iconic images that come to mind when thinking about two-wheeled motor vehicle. The motorcycle is associated with freedom and rebellion, but also with risk and tragedy. We hear their unmistakable…
DetailsOn Michigan’s streets and highways, teens are increasingly posing risks to both themselves and other drivers. The facts are so concerning that some in the Great Lakes state are debating raising the minimum driving age to 18. If you have been involved in a car accident with a teenage driver in Michigan, or if your…
DetailsEnsuring child passenger safety is one of the most important responsibilities of parents and guardians in Michigan. The state has specific laws regarding car seat use, designed to protect young passengers in the event of an accident. However, understanding these laws and best practices can sometimes be confusing. As experienced personal injury attorneys, The Clark…
DetailsGetting in a car accident is always a shocking and scary event. Unfortunately, the headache of insurance recovery and lawsuits that often follow the accident can be almost as bad as the accident itself. Michigan law is especially complicated on this problem. Michigan’s so called “no-fault” law is a commonly used but rarely understood term.…
DetailsDeer pose a great danger to Michigan drivers. In 2013 alone, there were over 49,000 car accidents with deer in the state. Because many deer-related crashes are not reported, the number of these accidents is actually estimated to be much higher. In 2013, over a thousand of these accidents resulted in injury to the driver…
DetailsTexting While Driving: The Facts It is no secret that a distracted driver is an unsafe driver. Texting while driving is no doubt a distraction, as it takes your eyes, hands, and mind off of the very important and delicate task of operating a vehicle. The U.S. Government reports that the average person takes his…
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