According 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…
DetailsSafety is becoming a more significant concern in vehicles as time passes by. Even braking, which was manual only a few years before, is now better due to new technology. We’re talking about automatic braking systems, which are a common car feature these days. Many vehicle watchdogs claim that automatic braking could prevent thousands of…
DetailsIf you’re driving around Michigan, the last thing you want is an accident. Health conditions can be a risk not only to a driver but also to the people on the road. Even small changes in someone’s health can have a significant impact. This concern is much so big that Michigan has physical and vision…
DetailsCar accidents can be very stressful. People are often shaken up following a collision on the road. Between panic and confusion, you could find yourself uttering statements that may hurt your chances of recovering financial loss for your accident. The police, the insurance company, and other parties could interpret these unintentional statements as an admission…
DetailsDeer can be seemingly adorable and gentle. Still, the truth is that these animals are responsible for around 1.5 million traffic accidents and more than one billion dollars in damages to vehicles each year. Deer vs. car accidents always increase from October-December as they are more active. With the addition of Thanksgiving travel, it’s important…
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