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The Michigan school bus traffic laws prohibit drivers from passing a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet away and cannot resume driving until the bus lights are turned off or the bus begins moving. Stop-arm cameras record drivers who unlawfully pass. Penalties range …
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The most important things you need to do after a not at-fault car accident in Michigan are: (1) stop at the crash scene; (2) exchange information with the other drivers; (3) assist the injured with securing medical aid; (4) report your injuries to medical care providers; and (5) take pictures of the scene and vehicle …
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People who have been injured in car accidents frequently suffer serious injuries in which the most common include: (1) traumatic brain injury; (2) spinal cord injury; (3) injuries to the neck and back; and (4) catastrophic injuries. What is considered a serious injury in a car accident? A serious injury in a car accident is …
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When you or a loved one has been injured in a rental car accident in Michigan, you may be able to sue both the rental car driver and the rental car company for compensation, economic damages and vehicle damage repair costs. The rental company’s liability will depend on whether it owns the vehicle and the …
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The recent fatal bicycle accident in Ionia Township where an SUV drove into 5 bicyclists who were participating in the Wish-a-Mile Bicycle Tour highlights the urgent need for greater protection for bicyclists. In 2021, fatal bike accidents in Michigan were up 38% from 2019. The Wish-a-Mile bicyclists – two of whom were killed and three …
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The three biggest factors on why your Michigan car accident settlement is taking so long include: (1) the extent and seriousness of your injuries; (2) the track record and reputation of your attorney; (3) the at-fault driver’s auto insurance company and insurance policy limits. The reality is that a settlement does not have to take …
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You may be able to sue if a police car causes an accident. Under Michigan’s auto law you will first need to prove: (1) an exception to governmental immunity applies; (2) the city and/or the police officer were negligent in operating the police car; and (3) your injuries caused you to suffer a serious impairment …
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If you were injured in a car accident with a student driver in Michigan and they were at-fault, you may be able to sue the student driver, the driving instructor, the driving school and the owner of the student driver’s motor vehicle for pain and suffering compensation and vehicle damage repair costs. You may also …
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Specialized experience in car, truck and motorcycle accident cases, a record of success that includes more million dollar auto accident verdicts and settlements than any personal injury lawyer or law firm in Michigan, and a deep commitment to treating clients with compassion, care and respect is what you can expect from a personal injury lawyer …
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