The 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…
DetailsThe Most Common Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents Vehicular accidents cause numerous injuries and casualties every year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is in charge of monitoring these incidents. According to the NHTSA, more than 37,000 people died in the U.S. in 2016 because of vehicular accidents. This places the average at more…
DetailsThe Lansing Area Guide to Biking in The City Biking around the city is scary. While the Lansing General Area is a safe locale, cities can scare many people. It’s not all about violent crimes – cars and high-speed automobiles can cause bicycle accidents and personal injury. In 2017, almost 800 cyclists died from traffic…
DetailsThe Four Most Dangerous Types of Car Accidents The Michigan State of Police has released their 2018 Year End Traffic Crash Statistics, an annual comprehensive report on traffic crashes that occurred here in Michigan. The report shows that there were a total of 312,798 crashes during that year, with 905 resulting in fatalities. Out of…
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…
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’…
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.…
DetailsIf you have been injured due to a car accident, then you might be suffering physically, emotionally, and even financially, and you might be entitled to financial compensation. Under the law, a person might be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering, and also an entitlement of no fault benefits which can include; payment…
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…
DetailsMichigan Is Clearing The Path For Autonomous Vehicles In a clear attempt to lead the nation in policies that “clear the road” for self driving vehicles, 4 bills were signed into law that regulate autonomous driving in Michigan. The package of bills (Senate Bill 995-998) was signed by Governor Rick Snyder at the Automotive Hall…
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