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Learn about BAC levels that constitute drunk and buzzed driving Many people still think that it’s okay to drive if they just are “buzzed.” They differentiate in their minds between having a couple drinks and being drunk. It they have a “buzz,” then they think it’s still okay to drive home. This is a horrible …
Construction zones are dangerous to more than just construction workers – why car accidents are more likely and more hazardous WNEM Saginaw TV news recently interviewed me for a story on the dangers of construction zones, and in particular, how construction zones can cause a car accident. I was interviewed by reporter Craig McMorris, and …
What you need to know during National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month With all of the parties and celebrations, drunk and drugged driving is especially prevalent during the holidays. But no one wants to have a tragedy over the holiday season. For this reason, December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. This …
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Michigan Auto Law attorney quoted in MLive on car seat safety and our state’s child restraint law Todd C. Berg, an attorney at Michigan Auto Law, was interviewed by MLive Grand Rapids about how having an expired car seat can not only put your child in danger, but get parent drivers a ticket. Most car …
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Is there such a thing as an expired car seat? What parents need to know about complying with the law Did you know that it is illegal to use an expired car seat in Michigan and you could get a ticket for using one? It’s true. According to the Michigan State Police: If your use …
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Steven Gursten tells MLive that Michigan is making a dire mistake by not making texting while driving prevention a priority MLive interviewed Michigan Auto Law partner Steven M. Gursten on federal funding for the state to enforce distracted driving laws, and how teen texting and driving plays into the equation. According to the story, because …
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Learn the proper fit, position and regulations for helmets — and tips to prevent traumatic brain injury when bike accidents occur As a parent, I know how difficult it can be to convince your kids to wear that bicycle helmet. Sometimes kids don’t think the helmets look “cool,” or they don’t think they’re comfortable. But …
Car seat safety tips to protect your children in case of an auto accident Here’s a terrible thought: Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that parents can prevent many of these tragedies just by …
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month highlights most dangerous and deadly behavior by Michigan teen drivers We’re into the last week of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and as auto accident attorneys we would like to turn today to the subject of teen driving. To be clear, distracted driving poses a dangerous threat for all drivers. Since I’ve …
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