The summer months make it easier for motorists and commuters to get where they’re going. Why? No school buses and fewer child pedestrians, for starters. Drivers are in danger of getting lazy about going through school zones and must reacclimate to lower speed limits and […]
The Scary Stats About Teen Drivers and Car Accidents
Parents look forward to hanging up their chauffeur’s hat when their teen earns their driver’s license, but they also dread the idea of setting their teen loose on the road. Teens look forward to getting their license. They see themselves as infallible and immortal and […]
5 Safety Tips to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle drivers are entitled to all the same rights as other motor vehicles on the road. Motorcycle operators are also expected to follow the same rules of the road. Some motorcyclists and motorists, unfortunately, put themselves in danger by ignoring common sense when it comes […]
The Constant Demand for Distracted Driving Awareness
As April ends, so too does Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but every month and every day is an opportunity to increase awareness of distracted driving – and change your habits to be a safer Michigan driver. Distracted driving has become an epidemic that kills at […]
5 Ways to Avoid Road Rage to Prevent a Bicycle Accident
When you’re trying to be a conscientious driver, it’s easy to get frustrated with bicyclists who seem to be taking over the road. In fact, some motorists develop serious and immediate road rage when a bicycle rider is on their path. The thing is, bicyclists […]
Danger on Foot: Pedestrian Deaths at an All-Time High
Walking has never been the safest way to get from one place to another. Now, new findings from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that pedestrians are in greater danger than ever before. 2018 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in nearly 30 years, […]
Tricks Insurance Companies Use After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you’re thinking about physical injuries, damage to your vehicle, and who’s at fault. You’re dealing with a police report, the other driver, and your insurance company. You just want to feel like someone is on your side, even when you know […]
4 Things to Know About Michigan Slip and Fall Accidents in Winter
Michigan is no stranger to snow and ice and all the dangers that come with them. While the potential for a Michigan auto accident should be on every motorist’s mind this time of year, slip-and-fall accidents are just as likely. If you have fallen because […]
Why New Year’s Eve Is So Dangerous in Michigan
People in Michigan celebrate New Year’s Eve just like everyone else – with parties and dinners and drinks to toast the turning of the calendar. Unlike many parts of the country, however, Michigan is unique for its relentless winter climate. Combining the perils of NYE […]
7 Ways to Avoid a Michigan Car Accident This Winter
Michigan residents are no stranger to snow and ice. That doesn’t mean, however, that every motorist is adept at driving in bad weather. Taking preventive measures to safeguard your vehicle and reminding yourself of the best moves to make in unexpected weather situations can go […]
4 Rules to Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe on Halloween
Teens want to roam free most of the time, and they may think they can get away with just a little more on Halloween when they’re kind of “expected” to be tricksters. The rules shouldn’t be lax just because it’s October 31. In fact, this […]
Michigan Personal Injury Goes Hand-in-Hand with Football Tailgating
With September comes football and tailgating is part of the celebration for hardcore revelers. You grill and have a few beers in the parking lot before heading into the stadium. You meet at a bar and drink and eat while watching with fellow fans. You […]
Protect Your Teen Driver from a Labor Day Car Accident
Labor Day caps the end of the 100 Deadliest Days for driving, particularly for teen drivers. From the end of May through the end of August, teens are afforded freedom from school. While they may have jobs and other responsibilities, they have far more time […]
Move Over: Keep Yourself and Others Safe from Michigan Car Accidents
What do you do when you see an accident on the side of the road or a car pulled over for speeding? Do you slow down to gawk, do you speed on by? Most of all, do you steer clear of the situation? Michigan State […]
David Femminineo Secures $1.4 Million Settlement for Auto Accident Victim
On 24 Mile Road in Michigan, a construction company was pumping water out of a sewer and onto the road during a construction project in November 2015. Part of doing a thorough and safe job such as this, however, is paying close attention to the […]
3 Things to Know About Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawsuits
Bicyclists have the right to be on Michigan roads, just like cars and trucks. A bicycle accident between a bike rider and motor vehicle, however, is not uncommon. Motorists do not always share the road, and not all cyclists observe the law. This disregard for […]
#JustDrive: Multitasking Makes You a Distracted Driver
Would you read a book while driving a car? Never, right? You need your hands to hold the book, your eyes to read the page, your mind to comprehend what you’re reading. It’s just not possible. Now, would you read something on your cell phone […]
Prevent Car Accidents with Safe Driving Options for Seniors
When you reach a certain age, your body changes whether you like it or not. Seniors find themselves challenged in ways they never anticipated, including when they’re behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Safe driving skills are essential for every licensed driver, but crash […]
Car Accident in Michigan: The Problem with Potholes
Winter is not kind to Michigan roads. Potholes pepper the highways and, whether large or small, they can do serious damage to vehicles. Far more concerning, however, is when potholes cause car accidents. It’s one thing to worry about destroying your tires, but hitting a […]
5 Common Driving Mistakes That Cause Auto Accidents
Every licensed driver is guilty of occasionally being a bad driver. The goal, of course, is to be alert and engaged with the task at hand every time you get behind the wheel. Distractions, unfortunately, are everywhere. Bad behaviors developed over the years can be […]
Resolutions for Michigan Drivers in 2018
Along with your resolutions to exercise more, eat better, and become a better you, set a very reachable goal: Become a better, smarter, safer driver. You don’t have to do much to improve your performance as a driver on Michigan highways (or to help improve […]
Be Smart on Blackout Wednesday: Avoid Causing a Car Accident
Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest drinking night of the year. Young adults are home from college, families have landed, and reunions at bars abound. Unfortunately, where alcohol is involved, so are car accidents. As a result, the day before Thanksgiving has earned the nickname of […]
Help Your Teen (Especially Your Teen Driver) Avoid Making Stupid Mistakes
In Flint, Michigan, on October 18, five teenagers threw rocks off an overpass on I-75. One rock hurtled through a windshield and killed a 32-year-old man. The teens, ages 15 to 17, have been charged with second-degree murder. Their lives, and the lives of the […]
Distracted Driving: Michigan Car Accidents Caused by Dogs
Do you take your dog with you when you drive? Does your dog ride unrestrained in the backseat or even on your lap? A dog in a car is like a child riding in a car without being strapped into their car seat. The level […]
Will Marijuana Legalization in Michigan Lead to More Car Accidents?
As a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for recreational use in Michigan gains momentum for a 2018 vote, questions accompany the efforts. Most notably, what would the recreational use of marijuana mean for safety on Michigan highways? Could the legalization of marijuana in Michigan lead […]
Distracted Driving Accident Leads to Macomb Township Teen Driver Being Charged with a Felony
Eleven L’Anse Creuse High School North students were involved in a three-car auto accident on June 12 in Macomb County. Why? One 16-year-old teen driver allegedly dropped his cell phone and looked away to retrieve it. It was a bad decision – when the driver […]
Are Wrong-Way Driving Accidents Becoming an Epidemic?
From California to Texas, Detroit to New Jersey, wrong-way driving accidents are making plenty of headlines. Though wrong-way accidents may not be as prevalent as drunk driving accidents and distracted driving, they do happen and, quite often, fatalities are the result. Defining Wrong-Way Driving While […]
Prevent Auto Accidents: Identify Drunk Drivers on Michigan Roads
Drunk drivers pose a great danger to other drivers. Being able to identify a drunk driver on Michigan roads – the tells aren’t always as obvious as you may think – can help you practice defensive driving and steer clear of the more vehicles that […]
5 Things to Do If You Witness a Michigan Car Accident
Witnessing an auto accident is nearly as terrifying as being involved in a car accident. Whether you’ve seen a Michigan car crash happen before or this is your first experience, knowing what to do in such an emergency can help you stay calm. Being clear […]
Distracted Driving (and More) Causes U.S. Traffic Deaths to Rise
Robin was traveling on the interstate behind a car that kept weaving from side to side. It was the middle of the afternoon, but anything could have been the culprit: alcohol, exhaustion, or using a smartphone. At one point the car traveled down the left […]