A car crash is disorienting and stressful experience. While it is important to know what steps to take, it is equally important to understand what actions can jeopardize your legal rights and claims in Michigan. Several mistakes to avoid after a car accident include...
Why you should replace your helmet after a motorcycle crash
After a motorcycle crash, your first priority is to heal. Once you’re ready to ride again, you’ll likely have to do so on a new bike unless yours escaped major damage. But what about your helmet? Even if it looks fine on the outside, you should replace it – especially...
How Michigan’s vehicle insurance rules can impact my case
Going through a car accident can cause unnecessary stress, pain and expenses. Taking the time to seek justice through an insurance claim and possibly a lawsuit may lead to compensation and closure. The amount an individual can recoup after a crash becomes more...
Navigating the Danger Zone: What are Michigan’s most fatal roads?
Michigan's diverse landscape offers motorists a variety of driving experiences, from serene drives along the Great Lakes to bustling city traffic. However, certain roads stand out for their high fatality rates, making them some of the most dangerous paths to traverse...
When a motor vehicle collision results in a spinal cord injury
Throughout Michigan, there are many people recovering from severe injuries that occurred in car accidents. Perhaps you or someone in your family received a recent diagnosis of a spinal cord injury. This is a common type of catastrophic injury that can occur in a motor...
Who can file a wrongful death claim in Michigan?
Few events in life can be more distressful than learning that a loved one has died in a Michigan motor vehicle collision or other incident. Beyond the initial shock and grief of such moments, families must not only learn how to move on in life without their family...
Personal injury as it affects the older population
Many Michigan residents are beyond age 65 and in good health. Sadly, many people in this age group have chronic adverse health conditions that require daily medication or assistance to help them function. Many of these conditions involve personal injury. Two types of...
Insurance payouts versus injury claims following a collision
If another Michigan motorist hits your vehicle, you may be in for an arduous recovery, especially if you suffer moderate to severe injuries. Many misguided people think that an insurance payout will take care of all their needs following a collision. Even if you have...
The most common mistakes people make during a personal injury claim
After experiencing an accident that has resulted in a personal injury, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the process of filing a claim. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes that can hurt their case and result in a lower settlement or no compensation at all. Here are...
Understanding Michigan’s car accident laws
In 2021, more than 282,000 car accidents happened on Michigan roads. Of those, nearly 52,000 caused injuries, and more than 1,100 resulted in fatalities. It’s important to understand the state’s laws regarding car accidents and obtaining financial relief so that one...