You would expect a professional truck driver to drive a professionally maintained rig. Yet, recent statistics from Brake Safety Day show this is often not the case. Brake Safety Day is an annual event promoted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. As part of it,...
Personal Injury
Motorcyclists may be hit by left-turning drivers
Motorcyclists always must be aware of the risks that they face from other drivers. All it takes is one mistake that someone else makes for you to find yourself in the hospital after being hit on your bike. Perhaps the most common accident to be aware of is when a...
Tips for staying safe when you are driving in the summer
Summer is a great time to take that road trip you are your family have been planning or just to enjoy a local jaunt in Michigan to visit historic sites or natural wonders. What you should definitely keep in mind, though, is that summer, with its glorious weather and...
3 life-changing injuries after a motor vehicle collision
Crashes can involve countless factors from driver experience and weather conditions to the types of vehicles and the force of the impact. While any collision contains the risk of a serious injury, crashes involving large trucks or high speeds tend to result in...
What you need to know about a first settlement offer after a crash
Major car crashes often have a double impact on your financial security. You will probably miss work while recovering from your injuries, meaning that you may lose income. At the same time, you are going to have substantial bills related to any medical treatment that...
3 ways a broken bone from a crash can be a major injury
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...
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...

