Teens go through a lot of physical and mental growth as they mature. While some parents never doubt that their children will be fine, the more familiar feeling is concern over there safety and well-being, particularly after they begin to drive – accidental injuries to...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 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...
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...