Many people in Michigan and elsewhere are under the impression that alcohol and illegal substance use cause most commercial vehicle accidents. Those people might be surprised to learn that, according to the FMCA’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study, alcohol and drugs...
Unnoticed crash injuries could cause long-term health problems
Reportedly, most Americans, including many in Michigan, are likely to be car accident victims three times in their lives. Impairment, speeding, reckless and aggressive driving, distractions, fatigue, disregarding stop signs and traffic lights, and other forms of...
Many car accidents occur due to drivers’ bad habits
Motorists in Michigan risk their lives every time they take to the roads, but not due to their own negligent driving. Instead, the bad driving habits of others pose the most significant risks. No one knows when they will cross paths with such drivers. Bad driving...
Are motorcyclists the most vulnerable road users?
Motorcyclists in Michigan and across the country are out in their numbers to enjoy the exhilaration and freedom of the summer and the open roads. Sadly, for many of them, this might be their last summer to do that. Bikers are exceptionally vulnerable because they have...
Distracted truck drivers could cause catastrophic accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is the agency that regulates the U.S. trucking industry. When it comes to mobile phone distractions, the FMCSA has simple, straightforward rules. Too many truck accidents that claimed the lives of other road users...
There comes a day when senior drivers must do self-assessment
Giving up the one thing that maintains their independence is tough for older drivers nationwide, including in Michigan. However, several changes take place with aging, and disregarding them could lead to serious car accidents. Furthermore, being held legally liable...
Excitement and freedom make some teens dangerous drivers
Passing a driving test and getting a license to drive does not make a safe driver. Many teenage drivers nationwide, including Michigan, are overwhelmed by excitement when they finally have the freedom to take to the roads as solo drivers. Being licensed to drive does...
Senior drivers face age-related challenges
Aging happens gradually, and senior drivers in Michigan and across the country may not notice the slow decline in their driving abilities. Not only are there physical changes with which to deal, but motor vehicles as well as the act of driving have gone through...
Car safety’s role in safe driving
After years of driving with no adverse incidents, drivers in Michigan might become complacent and overlook the need to ensure their vehicles are safe. Neglected maintenance can lead to car accidents. When that happens, they put their own and the lives of passengers...
How a car crash can impact your body’s resilience
Most Michiganders are aware that -- despite seat belts, airbags and other protective devices in vehicles -- the impact of a collision can exceed the limits of the body’s resilience. The severity of injuries typically depends on where car occupants were seated, whether...