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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
Injuries involving e-scooters are getting more common
People in the Detroit area are continuing to use e-scooters, e-bikes and similar devices to get around urban areas. While their availability may convenience the public for years to come, these modes of transportation come with risks as well. According to the U.S....
Is technology making roads safer?
Recent studies – one by a government/auto industry alliance and one by the insurance industry – revealed that automatic braking could reduce rear-end automobile crashes by 50 percent. Pickup collisions went down more than 40 percent. Both relied on crash data for the...
Motorcycle accidents commonly cause TBIs
If you spend any time watching daytime television, you have seen many, many commercials on car and motorcycle accidents and the injuries that result. You have seen lawyers, doctors and chiropractors talk about all the physical impacts that result from these crashes....
Michigan ranked right in the middle for pedestrian safety
Driver behaviors are getting worse in Michigan and across the nation. Distraction, speeding, recklessness, negligence and ignoring the basics like stopping for red lights are making the roads more dangerous for everyone, but pedestrians are especially vulnerable. They...
The dangers of distracted driving on Michigan’s roadways
Distracted driving can result in car, truck, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. These accidents can extensively injure victims involved who were unfortunate enough to encounter a distracted driver. Negligent distracted drivers may be liable for the damages suffered...