Category: Accidents

Semi trucks driving in high winds can be very dangerous. It requires a greater degree of care. Here’s 7 tips for truckers driving in windy conditions.

Michigan moped laws have specific licensing, registration and insurance requirements that riders need to know about. Riders also need to know the rules of the road to safely operate a moped so they can avoid accidents with cars or pedestrians and what their legal rights are if they are involved in an accident with a …

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The Michigan parking lot accident laws protect drivers, pedestrians and vehicle owners when they are injured and/or their vehicles are damaged in a crash.

Seat belt syndrome, or seat belt injury, refers to a specific pattern of injuries that can occur as a result of wearing a seat belt during a car accident. It typically refers to injuries sustained by the upper torso, chest, and abdomen due to the restraining forces exerted by a seat belt. Injuries may also …

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Chameleon carriers – dangerous trucking companies using new names to hide history of safety violations – are 3 times more likely to cause a truck accident

It still surprises me how often this happens: someone hits a parked car in Michigan, and then just drives off without leaving a note or any contact information. Unfortunately, it raises the question of what exactly you should do if this scenario occurs. What our attorneys tell people is that it is very important to …

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If you are suffering from traumatically-induced dizziness after a car accident such as vertigo, disequilibrium, presyncope or light-headedness, it is critical that you seek prompt medical attention. This could be a sign or symptom of a more serious injury like a TBI, concussion, TMJ, or whiplash. These conditions can be debilitating, preventing you from resuming …

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If you were involved in a truly minor car accident and suffered no injury, then you don’t need a lawyer (although depending on your state, you may eventually need one for property damage claims or for traffic court). But was your car accident truly “minor?” Many insurance companies are now using a new playbook to discourage …

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Riding motorcycles is dangerous. Motorcyclists account for 14% of all crash-related fatalities, even though they are only 3% of the vehicles on the road.