Around 58,500 people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year in Michigan. A TBI is either closed or penetrating. Nothing enters the skull with a closed injury, but an object has entered the skull in a penetrating injury. Penetrating brain injuries These...
In 2021, there were 3,175 motorcycle accidents in Michigan, which was an increase from the previous year. Over 2,500 of those incidents resulted in serious injuries. Motorbike riders are significantly more vulnerable on the road because they don't have a shield around...
If you get into an auto accident in Michigan you might be injured. While people may be looking for more obvious injuries, such as cuts or bruises, its important to pay attention to chest pain, as it may indicate a serious medical condition. Bruising or fracturing your...
Each year, thousands of Michigan residents rely on motorcycles for transportation. Unfortunately, the number of motorcycles on Michigan’s roadways leads to countless accidents. There are some steps that motorcyclists can take to avoid getting involved in the most...
Car insurance in Michigan is notoriously expensive. In fact, it is much more expensive than the required liability coverage in virtually every other state. Those costs are, in no small part, a reflection of the state's no-fault insurance requirements. Until only a few...
The commercial trucks that travel Michigan’s highways are a vital part of our economy on both a state and national level. Unfortunately, motorists who don’t drive safely around these large trucks create thousands of accidents each year. When you’re on the roads with...
If you’re driving through the S-curve on 131, you certainly don’t expect to see headlights coming in your direction. The same is true if you’re driving outside of Grand Rapids, perhaps heading up north toward Rockford. Traffic is divided by walls and medians, so there...
Public schools in Michigan are required to provide access and accommodations for students regardless of their health concerns. With rare exceptions for those with unusual support needs, most young adults can count on receiving a reasonable and appropriate public...
Some people in the greater Grand Rapids area who get hurt in a car crash feel confident that insurance will meet their needs. They have excellent coverage because they have invested in the standard no-fault coverage long required of all Michigan drivers. Other people...
The number of fatal truck accidents in Michigan and around the country has increased by an alarming 33% since 2011, and the number of commercial vehicle crashes that cause serious injuries has also risen sharply. The Volvo Trucks Accident Research Team is tasked with...