The 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…
DetailsSpeeding in Michigan: Is it Worse in the Day or at Night? Speeding is inevitable. Ask any driver, and their reasons will include any of the following: Running late for a meeting or work Need to attend to an emergency Eager for a thrill Regardless of the reason, going over the speed limit is something…
DetailsI’ve seen and read a few articles from several news outlets that Michigan is proposing to increase driving speeds on interstate highways. It turns out that Senator Jones is already putting a proposal together to do just that. Based on the comments on message boards, it easy to tell this is going to be a…
DetailsAmong the most common types of personal injuries from car accidents is whiplash. The speed of a vehicle’s movement never kills anyone, but the sudden stop does, and whiplash is the after-effect. While most people consider this to be more of the minor injuries out there, it can be super painful. If you suffered an…
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