If you were in a serious car crash, your life may well have been saved by an airbag and/or seatbelt. However, those safety devices don’t prevent all injuries. In fact, they can even cause injuries – even when they are working properly. Common seat belt injuries Seat...
Personal Injury
Truck companies can be held liable for employees’ accidents
Truck accidents can leave you with catastrophic injuries that are painful, debilitating, and long-lasting. These injuries can reshape the way you live your life, and things may never be the same again. You might be depressed over what has been taken from you and...
Cellphone use a concern for distracted driving in Michigan
Owning a cellphone is as common as owning a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, this often means that motorists will have a cellphone with them while they are driving. With distracted driving a major issue, cellphone use while driving remains a highlighted concern on...
Living with the effects of a brain injury for 50 years
As remarkable as the human body's ability to heal after serious injury is, some injuries never heal completely. For example, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause effects, both subtle and obvious, that last for years, decades, even the rest of your life. Thus, if...
Chain-reaction truck accident on I-75
We may think that our area of the state and country is a bit safer than other parts, especially when it comes to our roadways. However, regardless of where one lives, even here in Troy. This was demonstrated in a recent truck accident on I-75 that involved multiple...
What are the costs associated with a spinal cord injury?
One of the most serious injuries a person in Michigan can suffer in a car accident is a spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can be physically catastrophic, as they often leave a person paralyzed to some extent. However, spinal cord injuries can also be...
How many drivers in Michigan don’t have insurance on their car?
When it comes to motor vehicle insurance, Michigan is one of the most notorious states for having high-cost policies. The no-fault insurance law in Michigan means that drivers pay more than they do for minimum coverage in Michigan than they would in other states....
How to effectively deal with your insurance company after an accident
A motor vehicle accident will turn your life upside down. From injuries to the impact on your job and finances, you have a lot to worry about. On the plus side, you can file an insurance claim with the idea of obtaining the compensation that’ll help you get your life...
What do the no-fault insurance changes in Michigan mean for you?
Michigan has long been infamous for having some of the most expensive motor vehicle insurance in the country. Now, changes to the state's law have taken effect that give people the option of purchasing less expensive insurance. Drivers can now carry lower levels of...
New rules increase the danger from tired truckers
Almost 5,000 people died in truck crashes in 2018. New regulations introduced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) may well increase the danger. The new rules are due to come into effect on the Sept. 29. They will increase the time and distance...

