Despite the pain and negative effect on mobility, people sometimes consider broken bones minor injuries after a car crash. In theory, compared to the devastating impact of a spinal cord injury that causes tetraplegia or a brain injury that leaves someone on life...
Personal Injury
Facing life with a crush injury after a wreck
Many motorists often worry about their risk of suffering a neck or head injury in a crash. That's not the only thing that they should be concerned about, though. A crush injury isn't just an injury that individuals who work around heavy equipment have to worry about....
How does Michigan’s helmet law affect you after a motorcycle crash?
Motorcyclists in Michigan don't always have to wear a helmet. Every rider gets to decide for themselves whether they want to wear a helmet when they go out on the road. To legally operate a motorcycle in Michigan without a helmet, however, the motorcyclist needs to...
Can you get compensation for lost wages after a car accident?
Heading home from work on a Thursday evening, you get T-boned by a driver who was intoxicated and who ran a stop sign. It’s pretty clear that they caused the accident, and the police wasted no time assigning blame. You’re injured, and they take you to the hospital,...
Why can’t you remember your car crash?
If you were involved in a serious car crash and are having difficulty remembering parts or even all of it, you’re not alone. Memory loss can occur after a traumatic event like a crash. Memory loss can also be one symptom of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If you have...
Dirty tricks and bad mistakes: How to avoid trouble with your car accident claim
You got hurt in a car wreck. Your vehicle has a lot of damage, and you face some time off work. You need the insurance company of the driver who caused your wreck to step up and pay your claim quickly and fairly. Don’t count on everything going as you might hope. All...
Teen driver tips
Teenagers earning their driver's license is one of the biggest milestones in their young-adult lives. Just because they have their license, it does not mean a teen driver is incapable of causing an accident. One out of every four car accidents is the result of a...
What types of accidents most commonly result in amputations?
Data compiled by WebMD shows that there are nearly 1.8 amputees that reside in the U.S. While it's true that illness accounts for some of those amputations, countless others have a limb amputated due to their involvement in an accident such as a fire or car crash. ...
Why you shouldn’t tap your helmet warning fellow motorcyclists of nearby police
Motorcyclists often feel a sense of belonging to a unique club. This connection often leads motorcyclists to prioritize looking out for one another. An increasing number of bikers have learned to tap their helmets to warn others of nearby police in recent years so...
What you need to know about filing a bad faith insurance claim
Auto accidents are quite common. Michigan is a no-fault insurance state, so you have to file a claim with your own insurance company to try and recover your medical costs if you suffer injuries in a wreck. The decision as to whether they pay, however, is their own....