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Couple sues cruise line over exposure to COVID-19
Critics have long regarded cruise ships as massive floating Petri dishes of germs and viruses. Now in light of the spread of the coronavirus pandemic around the globe, some Americans are looking at the potentially negligent behavior of cruise lines. One notable...
Broad-based liability a common reality in commercial truck crashes
No one will reasonably argue that big trucks – that is, the nation’s varied fleet of large commercial rigs – comprise an outlier demographic on roadways in Michigan and nationally. After all, those outsized conveyances are a key catalyst that both figuratively and...
Is your child’s school bus driver free of drugs and alcohol?
On a typical school day, almost half a million school-bus drivers take America’s kids to school, field trips, athletic events and the like. How many of those drivers are impaired by drugs or alcohol? Nobody knows and it is tough to even guess. Stateline, an...
Drivers forget to remember motorcyclists, study finds
A common cause of deaths and catastrophic injuries among motorcyclists is car drivers simply pulling out into traffic in front of them. Typically, the drivers say they “just didn’t see” the biker who “came out of nowhere.” Recently, four research psychologists studied...
Road rage incident leads to traumatic brain injury
Road rage is a problem that is difficult to tackle. It is a temporary state of mind and impossible to predict, but even so, road rage causes devastation. As recently as last month, a 23-year-old mother became the victim of a road rage incident, leaving her with a...
The dangerous effects of drowsy driving
No one who drives frequently would ever be able to say that they’ve never driven tired or sleepy. Drowsy driving is incredibly dangerous and the sleepy driving in question is behind the wheel of a commercial truck, it can lead to grievous injuries to you or a loved...
5 winter driving tips for sharing the road with delivery trucks
Winter driving in the Midwest can be daunting for even experienced drivers. Inclement weather can create icy or snowy road conditions, and December can mean congested roadways for those who are travelling for the holidays. Add in the thousands of delivery trucks...
Michigan car accident law is different from anywhere else
Michigan is a no-fault motor vehicle accident state. Michigan is alone in the entire United States with this law, and its reach and effects are particularly important to anyone who gets into an accident. The no-fault system — also called personal injury protection...
What to expect after a car accident
If you’re lucky, you’ll never have to experience a car accident even once in your life, but most people will find themselves in that position at one point. It’s a high-stress moment, and how you react in it is important, but it’s not nearly as important as what you do...
Isabella County car collision injures four
On the afternoon of June 13, 2019, in Nottawa Township west of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, a Dodge Charger ran a stop sign and collided with a GMC pickup. The accident took place at the intersection of Weidman and Meridian Roads and injured four people. It appears that...
