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.
Trauma After Car Accident: 5 Types That You Need To Know
March 31, 2025
Trauma after a car accident is a real and serious condition. It most often takes the form of a TBI, PTSD, mental distress, emotional distress, or an adjustment disorder. It can interfere with an individual’s medical recovery, ability to return to work, engage in activities of daily living, and in severe cases, to productively resume […]
Car Accident With Tractor Trailer In Michigan: Here’s What To Do
March 19, 2025
When you have been injured in a car accident with a tractor trailer in Michigan, one of the most important things to do is to hire an experienced truck accident attorney. Only a lawyer who understands this specialized area of rules and regulations in trucking and identifying all the insurance and possible defendants will be […]
Someone Hit My Parked Car In Michigan: What You Need To Know
March 13, 2025
It still surprises me how often this happens: someone hits a parked car in Michigan, and then just drives off without leaving a note or any contact information. Unfortunately, it raises the question of what exactly you should do if this scenario occurs. What our attorneys tell people is that it is very important to […]
Michigan Moped Laws: What You Need To Know
March 12, 2025
Michigan moped laws have specific licensing, registration and insurance requirements that riders need to know about. Riders also need to know the rules of the road to safely operate a moped so they can avoid accidents with cars or pedestrians and what their legal rights are if they are involved in an accident with a […]
FMCSA 30 Minute Break Rule Explained
March 11, 2025
What is the FMCSA 30 minute break rule? All commercial truck and bus drivers need to take a break from driving for at least 30 minutes after their first 8 hours of driving, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations regarding hours of service rules. There are limited exceptions to the FMCSA 30 minute break rule, […]
Hard Braking Event Explained
March 10, 2025
Previously, I had the opportunity to speak at the American Association for Justice truck accident litigation seminar in Dallas, Texas. I talked about giving effective opening statements and closing arguments at trial in 18-wheeler truck wreck cases. During the seminar, a question was asked by one of the attendees, “what is a hard braking event?” […]
Michigan School Bus Traffic Laws: What You Need To Know
February 4, 2025
The Michigan school bus traffic laws prohibit drivers from passing a school bus that is stopped and has its red lights flashing. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet away and cannot resume driving until the bus lights are turned off or the bus begins moving. Stop-arm cameras record drivers who unlawfully pass. Penalties range […]
Does Health Insurance Cover Car Accident Injuries?
February 3, 2025
Health insurance covers car accident injuries in Michigan when a person has coordinated No-Fault insurance or when medical bills exceed a certain amount.
How Medical Bills Are Paid After A Car Accident: Who Pays?
January 31, 2025
Figuring out how medical bills are paid after a car accident is one of the most stressful challenges that people injured in an auto accident have to face.
Michigan Speeding Accident Law: What You Need To Know
January 28, 2025
The Michigan speeding car accident law allows crash victims who have been injured by speeding drivers to recover pain and suffering compensation as well as money damages to cover their crash-related medical bills and lost wages and earnings when their injuries disable them from returning to work. If you or a loved one were hurt […]
Black Boxes In Cars: What You Need To Know
January 24, 2025
Black boxes are in almost all cars on the road today. Consistent with their official name – “event data recorder” – these devices record driving and vehicle data from immediately before, during and after an automobile crash. This data can assist in crash investigations and is often used as evidence in court cases. Event data […]
