Drowsy driving is more than just falling asleep at the wheel. “It mimics alcohol-impaired driving in many ways,” says Stephen Higgins, a researcher at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In fact, drowsy driving has been categorized as yet another form of impaired driving, […]
An Ongoing Problem: Car Crashes Caused by Deer in Michigan
With more than 2 million active deer in Michigan, car vs. deer accidents have become a year round problem. Each year, there are nearly 50,000 reported vehicle-deer crashes according to the Michigan State Police. The number of deer-caused car accidents numbered over 47,000 in 2015 […]
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Rental Car Crashes
As the holidays quickly approach, holiday travels will intensify. Roads will get busier. And those roads will be populated by plenty of drivers who are operating rental cars and who, in many cases, are not familiar with the territory in which they’re traveling. Unfamiliarity with […]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident and Bicycle Accident Stun Macomb County
Earlier this month, two fatal auto accidents occurred within less than 24 hours and two miles of each other, shedding light on the dangers that pedestrians and bicyclists face as they follow their paths every day. On November 4, 14-year-old Victoria Cartwright was walking to […]
Helpful Apps That Actually Lead to Distracted Driving
Thank goodness for technology. Otherwise, how would we ever figure out how to drive from Point A to Point B? Unfortunately, apps that are helpful in many ways can actually be a major distraction for a driver and lead to a car crash. How do […]
David Femminineo Secures $1.5 Million Settlement for Semi-Truck Accident Victim
Motor vehicle operators gamble every time they get behind the wheel and share the road with large commercial vehicles. The scariest part is that there is no guarantee you will be protected from blame in the event of a crash. When an accident occurred between […]
Do Elderly Drivers Increase Auto Accident Risks?
Construction barricades are made to be visible. Large, clear signs, often with flashing arrows or lights, are posted far ahead of any road work. In the immediate area where the work is taking place, there are usually more signs, newly posted speed limits, machinery, construction […]
Pokémon GO Is Causing Distracted Driving
There are plenty of apps designed to help people drive more safely: They block texts or auto reply so others will know you’re behind the wheel and stop trying to distract you. Simply enough, they are intended to keep you safe. But it’s difficult to […]
Do You Need a Parent-Teen Driving Agreement?
Parent-teen driving agreements (PTDAs) are not a new concept. States, insurers, and safety organizations have developed PTDAs, and a new report is calling on every State Highway Safety Office to create or modify an agreement that is consistent with teen driving laws and reflective of […]
Drunken Driving Fatalities and Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Michigan
Distracted driving has quickly become an epidemic thanks to the pervasiveness of smartphones, but drunk driving is still one of the top causes of fatalities on the road. In 2015, alcohol-related traffic deaths went up 28 percent, from 236 in 2014 to 303 in 2015, […]
Do You Know the Teen Car Accident Risks on Prom Night?
Prom season has a bad reputation, and with good reason. Ninety percent of teens believe that their peers are more likely to drink and drive on prom night, and 54 percent of students have four or more drinks on prom night, according to a study […]
You’re Not That Good at Multi-Tasking: The Danger of Distracted Walking
Texting and driving is an auto accident waiting to happen, but what about walking and texting? Being distracted by your smartphone in any situation means you’re not paying attention to the task at hand – and that can include putting one foot in front of […]
Keeping an Eye on Your Teen Driver Just Got Easier
Verizon will soon be rolling out the newest version of Hum, their aftermarket connected car add-on that gives almost any car – even your teen’s beat-up old sedan – capabilities like speakerphone, emergency service buttons, stolen vehicle tracking, and even “check engine” light remote diagnosis. […]
Smartphone Addiction Leads to Deadly Distracted Driving
Answering a phone call while driving is common. It’s not safe, but plenty of people do it, and they have a Bluetooth mechanism available to assist them so their conversation can be hands-free. Texting is also becoming less distracting with apps that read your messages […]
David Femminineo Pursues Civil Damages for the Family of Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Police Officer
This past summer, James Thomas Bush was killed when his motorcycle collided with Officer Thomas Murphy’s police car. Over the past five months, the family of Bush has held out hope that someone would be held accountable for their son’s death. But, last week, the […]
Alcohol’s Role in Fatal Car Accidents During the Holidays
Thanksgiving and Black Friday officially kick off the end-of-year holiday season. Revelry is at a high from the end of November through early January. And with these celebrations often comes an excess of alcohol consumption. Holiday parties, reunions with friends, family get-togethers – these are […]
David Femminineo Represents Mother of Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident with Police Officer
A fatal auto accident is tragic and completely avoidable. But when an accident is caused by one of the people who usually comes to the aid of accident victims, the situation becomes even more disconcerting. David Femminineo represents the mother of the 20-year-old man who […]
A Tragic Trend: 5 Michigan Motorcycle Accident Fatalities in Two Weeks
Macomb County roads have been the site of five fatalities involving motorcycles in the last several weeks. The most recent accident on August 7, occurred because the driver of the motorcycle was operating the machine at a high rate of speed and was unable to […]
Avoid a Michigan Boating Accident as Summer Draws to a Close
As you pass the Great Lakes, the 10,000 inland lakes or 35,000 miles of freshwater rivers, wetlands, and streams in Michigan, you’ll see boats populating the waterways. But just because someone has a boat, and just because recreational boaters are doing their best to enjoy […]
Can You Share the Road? Improving Bike Safety in Michigan
Bicyclists might be a minority on Michigan roads, but cyclists still have the right to travel alongside cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Many would-be cyclists err on the side of caution and stick to alternative methods of transportation even though they might be inclined to bike, […]
Sleeping Pill Usage Increases Auto Accident Risks
Can’t survive without your Ambien? Sleeping pills are almost as common as Tylenol in today’s culture. Turns out those little pills that bring on much-needed shut-eye could cause more trouble than good. Newly released research finds that a dependency on sleep aids like Ambien, Restoril, […]
Can a Computer Stop People from Driving Drunk?
While there isn’t a computer around that can actually prevent a person from getting behind the wheel of their car after they’ve been drinking, a computer algorithm has been developed to recognize drunk people. Chances are, if someone’s drunk they’re more likely to be sitting […]
Death and Taxes: Why Auto Accidents Spike on April 15
The day has arrived – April 15, tax day. One of the most dreaded days of the year for plenty of Americans. Unfortunately, some of these people also find themselves in auto accidents right alongside shelling out more money than they’d like to Uncle Sam. […]
Deadly Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is painful. Losing a precious hour of your day is tough to accept, even if it’s technically only one day. While it’s encouraging to leap ahead and look forward to spring and the extra hours of light in the evening, the […]
Can An App Prevent Texting While Driving?
The best way to avoid the temptation to text and drive, or use your phone at all while driving, is to put it in the trunk before you start your car. This, however, is a habit that busy people are not very likely to adopt. […]
The $11.5 Million Personal Injury Case: David Femminineo Garners Highest Reported Settlement in the State of Michigan for 2014
Traumatic brain injury victims suffer greatly, and many of them encounter trials in nearly every aspect of their daily life. Even a mild brain injury can be life-changing. Having a qualified personal injury attorney like David C. Femminineo on your side can make all the […]
Commercial Truck Drivers Make Michigan Highways More Treacherous
Driving on the highway among semis and tractor trailers can be daunting and frightening. Many people reassure themselves with the knowledge that these drivers are trained to safely and properly handle such giant machines. As it turns out, many truck drivers aren’t all that experienced, […]
Seeing Red: Remind Yourself Not to Text and Drive
Cell phones are involved in 1.6 million auto accidents annually, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. Because people seem unable to put down their phones, this distracted driving epidemic results in over 6,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries every year. The University of Michigan Transportation […]
Safety Tips for Black Friday, Shopping’s Most Dangerous Day
Shopping isn’t typically considered a risky pastime. But Black Friday and the beginning of holiday shopping can be life-threatening. There’s even a website – Black Friday Death Count – that tallies the number of fatalities and injuries that occur because of the bedlam that surrounds […]
Distraction: The Halloween Costume Too Many People Are Wearing
Distracted driving is an epidemic. Turns out, distracted pedestrians on their mobile devices are a problem too. Researchers at Ohio State found that phone-related injuries to pedestrians doubled from 2005 to 2010. Those numbers are expected to double when the 2010-2015 data is released. What […]