Our roadways can be scary, but what many may not realize is that the dangers of motor vehicles are not just restricted to roadways. Indeed, since our roadways connect everything around us, every building that touches a street is at risk of impact from a runaway...
As the weather warms, many Michigan motorcyclists enjoy more time on the road, and it is important that these riders know how state law treats cyclists. Knowing the answer to a few important questions could help them protect themselves on the road. What are Michigan’s...
Many residents of Michigan are frequently puzzled by the specific content of a broad medical term such as “catastrophic brain injury,” and they also wonder about the amount of damages that might be awarded to someone who suffers such an injury due to the negligence of...
For drivers in Michigan and across the nation, there are inherent dangers with heading out on the road. In recent years, that has included drivers who are behaving negligently, recklessly, are under the influence and are distracted. Any of these factors can be the...
It’s no secret that texting and driving is dangerous. Taking one’s eyes off the road for just a few second to read or respond to a text can cause a significant distance of road to pass without the driver even seeing it. This oftentimes leads to serious and otherwise...
While some people may see having a company cell phone as a perk to their job, others may feel like they have to be on call at all times. This can lead to dangerous cell phone practices, including using the cell phone while driving. Cell phone use while behind the...
Suffering an injury in a car accident is frightening, frustrating and no fun. It’s even worse if you aggravate a pre-existing injury or condition in a car accident. Maybe you are recovering from a minor orthoscopic knee injury and then are involved in a serious...
During the past year or so, we have experienced an increase in togetherness and home-boundness that has made our roads less congested than normal. This has lulled many of us into believing that our roads and highways are safer. However, a recent fatal motor vehicle...
A car or truck accident can result in catastrophic injuries. When it does, the victim and his or her family is left to pick up the pieces and find a way forward. This can be enormously complicated not only because of the physical and emotional limitations and pain and...
In Michigan and across the United States, daily life has changed markedly with fundamental differences in how people behave when they do venture out. Statistics show that due to the pandemic, there was an uptick in speeding, distracted driving, drivers who were under...