An underride accident is one of the most dangerous types of truck accidents that a motorist in a passenger car can be involved in, and very often leads to severe injuries and even fatalities. All accidents involving semi-trucks and small passenger cars are dangerous...
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Why is distraction such a major issue for road safety?
Most people recognize that distracted driving is dangerous, as there have been many campaigns intended to raise awareness about the hazard of mobile devices used by those driving vehicles. However, distraction remains a consistent safety concern that causes thousands...
What’s the correlation between sleep-deprived and drunk driving?
In the fast-paced world of today, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves battling exhaustion and stress. Unfortunately, the consequences of sleep deprivation can extend far beyond “mere” fatigue. Sleep is a fundamental biological need and without it, one’s...
The most dangerous day for pedestrians is a popular holiday
There are many driving hazards associated with different holidays. The summer holidays in the Grand Rapids area often lead to a flood of vehicles on US-131 headed north, and statistically the weekends around those summer holidays are when many drunk driving fatalities...
Michigan addresses distracted driving issue, bans drivers from using smartphones
Distracted driving has long been a problem across America, causing over 32,400 collision-related fatalities nationwide from 2011 to 2020. Many things can distract drivers from seeing the road ahead and cause a collision, such as eating while driving or using a GPS....
Chest pain after a car accident
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...
How much PIP coverage do Michigan drivers need?
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...
Why do people cause wrong-way accidents on the interstate?
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...
3 expenses people often overlook after a major car crash
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...
Distracted driving accident types you can’t afford to ignore
Distracted driving on Michigan roads is dangerous and can lead to serious car accidents. The following are the three types of accidents commonly caused by distracted driving. Rear-end collisions In a rear-end collision, the vehicle collides with the car in front of...