The holiday season is an exciting time, but it also presents numerous hazards for drivers. Michigan can be counted on to have snow, ice and freezing cold temperatures during this period. If you have to drive to get to work or for other purposes, then the chances of...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
5 causes of nighttime motorcyclist dangers
Motorcyclists often suffer more injuries from car accidents than people in cars because they don’t have the same protective gear. Thousands of motorcyclists suffer from injuries every year. A motorcyclist may have a higher chance of suffering from injuries at night...
Could distraction explain an unexplained crash?
If you are struggling to explain why a crash happened, it is worth considering whether the other driver was distracted. They probably won’t admit to it because they know that will harm their chances of compensation. Yet they might also not admit to it because they did...
What are serious catastrophic injuries caused by car accidents?
Car accidents cause different injuries, some more severe than others. Serious catastrophic injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents can permanently affect a person’s quality of life. Often these injuries result from physical damage to the body, leaving the victim...
Fatal accident in Detroit is a reminder of road hazards
Cars are a necessity for day-to-day commutes and living. Unfortunately, an everyday trip can also lead to the unthinkable and a recent local car accident is a reminder of the dangers on the road. Accident information On a recent day in Detroit, a tire flew off a...
Detroit jury returns verdict of $96 million in fatal accident
This blog frequently mentions wrongful death as a cause of action arising from an accident in which one or more individuals were killed. A common question is the value of a wrongful death claim; is it worth as much as a claim for serious bodily injury, lost income and...
Fatal crashes and risks faced by motorcyclists
As spring is approaching and the weather is warming up in Michigan, motorcyclists will begin traveling on the roadways throughout the state. While this is nothing new for residents and tourist, each year it proves to be an important reminder for motorists because the...
What to do after a truck accident
Most Michigan drivers probably know the basic steps to take after a car accident. You check for injuries, call the police, exchange information with the other driver and file a claim with your insurance company. When you are in an accident with a large truck, the...
Emotional trauma after car crashes
Across the United States, car crashes occur just about every minute of the day. Millions occur every year. When we discuss car accidents, we usually talk about the physical injuries to the victims and their belongings. Less often discussed is the emotional trauma that...
How does texting affect drivers?
As a society, we can all now agree that drinking and driving is dangerous. But, texting and driving is equally as dangerous. To drive this point home, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that just five seconds of texting and driving is the same as...