The greater Grand Rapids area has some relatively dangerous roads. Some of these locations are dangerous due to design issues. For example, the 100th Street Bridge caused a significant number of semi-truck collisions due to its low clearance until its replacement in 2020. Many other locations see a high number of crashes due to visibility […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. The emotional toll can be overwhelming when your partner has been seriously injured in a truck accident. On top of grieving and watching them suffer, you’re suddenly thrust into a world of legal complexities and financial challenges. In such circumstances, hiring an experienced truck accident attorney becomes imperative. […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. A motor vehicular accident will result in property damage and personal injury, but some injuries are more devastating. A catastrophic injury is a critical and disabling injury that can permanently alter a person’s life. It prevents a person from working and performing the daily routines we often take […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Drivers in Michigan are required to carry no-fault insurance in addition to basic liability coverage. No-fault personal injury protection (PIP) coverage means that anyone injured in a collision can use their personal insurance policy after a crash instead of relying on the insurance coverage of anyone else who […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Roundabouts, as their name suggests, are a type of intersection with a circular shape. Their geometric angle has a slowing effect, forcing drivers to operate at a slower speed that reduces the number of or the gravity of car accidents. In comparison, traditional intersections have several straight crossing […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. 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 due to the size […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. 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 of preventable traffic deaths every year in the United […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. 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 physical and mental well-being suffer. Modern lifestyles often […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. 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 occur on this route and others […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. 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. But Michigan recently enacted a law […]

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