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...
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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...
Are uninsured motorists still an issue on Michigan roads?
Car insurance in Michigan costs more than it does in many other states, in no small part because of no-fault insurance requirements. The high cost of the average insurance policy in Michigan led to a high number of people not carrying insurance as they should. When...
Preventing dangerous sideswipe accidents
Sideswipe accidents are quite common in Michigan and around the country and are the cause of approximately 2,500 deaths each year. A sideswipe accident occurs when two vehicles traveling in the same or opposite directions crash into the sides of each other. Sideswipe...
Motor vehicle accidents can cause spinal stenosis
People who have been involved in Michigan car accidents often suffer injuries to the back or neck. Even when a person is wearing a seat belt during a crash, their body can be violently jolted in different directions. Often, pain in the neck or back occurs but the...
Do you need to sue after an auto collision?
As someone who has suffered a personal injury in an auto collision, you may now be wondering what you can do to get compensated for what you’ve been through. You’ve gone to the hospital, need ongoing medical care and have your own financial concerns now that you can’t...
An RV collision can lead to catastrophic injuries
As we continue to move deeper into the summer, the roads crisscrossing Michigan will likely get more crowded with large recreational vehicles (RVs). Whether drivers attempt to navigate these large vehicles around busy city streets or fast-moving highways, they often...
Vehicle collisions may result in brain injuries
Car accidents may cause far more than damage to a vehicle. The impact may lead to broken bones or worse. Drivers, passengers and pedestrians in Michigan may suffer severe brain injuries. Such injuries could occur even when hit by a vehicle traveling at a low speed....

