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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
How can I recover damages after my accident?
When a car accident occurs, you may be wondering who is going to pay for medical treatment, repair costs, and other expenses relating to the crash. In Michigan, you will recover damages from your insurer, and possibly from the driver responsible for your accident....
Jury awards $100 million to victims of Seattle crane collapse
This blog attempts to focus on auto accidents and similar events that occur in the Detroit area, but occasionally, an accident or other calamity from a faraway city has lessons for residents of the Motor City and its suburbs. A remarkable jury verdict and an analysis...
How to get your personal injury case off on the right foot
A personal injury lawsuit is a great way to find accountability and recover compensation for the damages that have been unfairly thrust upon you after a car accident. But if you’re like a lot of motor vehicle accident victims, then you’re probably struggling to figure...