Michigan pedestrian accidents have been on the rise in recent years. Possible factors contributing to these increased numbers include reckless driving habits, larger and heavier vehicles, and poor road design. Below, we’ll further explore the recent rise in pedestrian accidents, explain the top risks that […]
When someone passes away, they’re gone for good. No questions can be asked. No further information can be provided. Their story can no longer be told. In a recent pedestrian accident case our office came across, a woman’s life was tragically cut short. Her sister
While busy, high-speed roadways may be what immediately comes to mind when you think of an auto accident, you can’t discount the fact that a surprising number of accidents happen at low speeds, in the places you’d least expect. One of these places is parking
Since their original implementation in police cars during the 1980’s, dash cams have completely evolved. They’re smaller, easier to use, and are now commonly found in the cars of people like you and me. As dash cam technology continues to improve, these powerful devices will
No one expects to wake up with a car smashed into their living room. The idea of losing control that badly feels ludicrous, almost laughable. Yet it happens more often than you’d think. From cafés to party stores to family homes, no building is off-limits
The number of pedestrian deaths on the roadway has increased exponentially since 2010, reaching the highest levels in over 40 years. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) projects that 7,508 people were killed while walking in 2022 which is the highest number of pedestrians killed
A new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association looks at the number of people killed while walking during the first six months of the past three years. Overall, from January 1 through June 30, pedestrian fatalities across the nation increased 17% (from 2,951 during
Halloween is fun, but it can also be chaotic, turning it into a dangerous holiday accompanied by an increased risk of injury. Without proper precautions, accidents happen, people get hurt, and a Michigan personal injury lawsuit can follow. 1. Pedestrian Accidents Michigan pedestrian accidents happen
Michigan roads may be a little quieter and less heavily traveled because people are staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean highways are any safer. The coronavirus is taking lives, and not all because of the disease itself. More people are leaving
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
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,
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
