Suing Someone After A Car Accident In Michigan: FAQs Answered
April 25, 2025
Michigan is both a No-Fault insurance state and a tort threshold state, meaning Michigan has a crash injury threshold and special rules that apply to suing someone after a car accident. These unique requirements apply to filing a lawsuit against the at-fault driver who causes a crash for pain and suffering compensation, lost wages, medical […]
Michigan Cell Phone Law 2025: What You Need To Know
April 23, 2025
The Michigan cell phone law prohibits all drivers from using a hand-held cell phone to text, talk on the phone, watch videos, and go on social media while they are driving. However, there is an exception for phones that are used in “hands-free” mode. Violators face fines, community service, and points. The law will make […]
How Dangerous Are Motorcycles: Accident Statistics Explained
April 22, 2025
Riding motorcycles is dangerous. Motorcyclists account for 14% of all crash-related fatalities, even though they are only 3% of the vehicles on the road.
Child Car Seat Safety Tips: Everything You Need To Know
April 21, 2025
The child car seat safety tips that you need to know include: (1) the legal requirements for car seats; (2) what type of seat is appropriate for your kid’s age; (3) where your kid should be seated in the car; (4) no winter coats; (5) the danger of “used” car seats; and (6) stay vigilant […]
Marijuana and Driving Laws In Michigan: What You Need To Know
April 20, 2025
Marijuana and driving laws in Michigan prohibit driving under the influence, consuming while driving and smoking in passenger compartment.
How To Fire A Lawyer: What You Need To Know When You Need A New Attorney
April 18, 2025
What you need to know about how to fire a lawyer when you need a new attorney
Tinnitus After Car Accident: What You Need To Know
April 17, 2025
Tinnitus after a car accident requires immediate medical attention. It can be caused by the trauma of the car crash, physical impact, noise trauma or brain injury. Symptoms can include ringing or clicking sounds. An experienced lawyer can protect your legal rights to compensation and benefits. What is tinnitus after a car accident? Tinnitus after […]
Michigan Texting and Driving Law 2025: What You Need To Know
April 16, 2025
The Michigan texting and driving law is intended to stop drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, make calls, watch videos, or go on social media while they’re behind the wheel. Penalties include fines, community service, driving school and points on their license. The law does allow drivers to […]
Can You Insure A Car You Don’t Own?
April 15, 2025
You can insure a car you don’t own in Michigan. The auto No-Fault law doesn’t require that auto insurance be personally purchased by a vehicle’s owner. If there’s a valid No-Fault policy on a vehicle – regardless of who bought it – then the owner will be considered “insured” if injured in a car accident. […]
Distracted Driving Statistics Nationally and For Michigan: What You Need To Know
April 10, 2025
The distracted driving car accident statistics show that between 2018 and 2022 auto accidents involving distracted drivers dropped 30.5 % in the U.S. In Michigan, between 2019 and 2023, distracted driver crashes dropped 16.4%. Distracted driving is defined as any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from watching the road and driving safely. The distracted […]
Consequences Of Distracted Driving In Michigan Explained
April 9, 2025
The consequences of distracted driving in Michigan may include: (1) being responsible for a civil infraction; (2) paying fines; (3) being ordered to do community service; (4) having points put on the distracted driver’s driving record; and (5) being ordered to complete a “basic driver improvement course.” The distracted driving laws in Michigan prohibit all […]
Distracted Driving vs Drunk Driving: Punishment Is Unequal
April 8, 2025
Why is the punishment for distracted driving vs drunk driving so different, despite both posing very similar risks of causing a car accident? The science shows that texting drivers are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash, and drunk drivers are 4 to 23 times more likely. Yet today drunk drivers face jail, […]
