Compared to motorists, bikers are more likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries in collisions with cars. Motorcyclists have no cab, seatbelts or airbags to protect them. Although a helmet protects the head from penetration wounds, brain trauma can occur in the...
Why Are Younger Drivers More Likely to Crash? Speeding.
Following an in-depth study of vehicle accident fatalities, concern exists for the high number of teenage drivers and passengers who lost their lives in auto accidents caused by speeding. During the five years from 2015 through 2019, almost 5,000 teens died in...
Catastrophic Truck Accidents Are Preventable
The sheer size difference between big rigs and passenger vehicles typically leaves car occupants with life-changing injuries in car vs. truck accidents. However, there are specific precautions drivers can take whenever they share the Michigan highways with semis,...
Staying Awake Important Issue for OTR Drivers
Michigan big-rig drivers who haul cargo across state lines have to find ways to combat dozy driving and fatigue. The long hours of concentration and physical exertion to maintain control of an 18-wheeler, semi or another large truck could cause fatigue. Despite the...
Truck Drivers Need Special Winter Weather Skills
Big rig drivers often encounter varied weather conditions as they travel across the country. One thing is sure -- commercial vehicle drivers need specific skill sets on snow-covered or icy roads in Michigan. Car vs. truck accidents can happen in the blink of an eye,...
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Be alert, in control and slow down to prevent winter accidents
Michigan is one of the most dangerous states in which to drive in harsh weather conditions. Severe weather like rain, ice and snow requires drivers to be alert at all times. It is crucial to be aware of what goes on because braking distances on slippery roads are...
Factors to consider when filing a DUI-related civil lawsuit
Motorists in Michigan will likely know that the risks of being the victim of a drunk driver's negligence increase in the time leading up to the holidays. Many injuries suffered in DUI accidents cause long-term or even permanent health problems. The impact of the...
Alcohol Use Suspected in Fatal Intersection Crash
Heading into the holiday season, Michigan drivers and their passengers will be at an increased risk of being involved in an accident. This is because they may end up sharing the road with more impaired drivers than at other times of the year. A recent fatal accident...
Under New No-Fault Law You May Still Be Liable
Choose your no-fault coverage carefully in order to preserve an adequate recovery for your injuries.