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Detroit’s Most Dangerous Intersections in 2025: Stay Alert!

Our Detroit car accident lawyers share the list of Detroit’s Top 10 most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2025 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list of most dangerous intersections is provided by our attorneys to help keep Michigan drivers […]

Genesee County’s Most Dangerous Intersections in 2025: Stay Alert!

Our Flint car accident lawyers share the list of Genesee County’s Top 10 most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2025 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list of Genesee County’s most dangerous intersections is provided by our attorneys to help […]

Grand Traverse County’s Most Dangerous Intersections 2025: Stay Alert!

Our Traverse City car accident lawyers share the list of Grand Traverse County’s Top 10 most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2025 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list of Grand Traverse County’s most dangerous intersections is provided by our […]

Ingham County’s Most Dangerous Intersections in 2025: Be Aware!

Our Lansing car accident lawyers share the list of Ingham County’s Top 10 most dangerous intersections based on Michigan State Police car accident reports for 2025 so local drivers can use extra caution when they’re traveling through these areas. This annual list of Ingham County’s most dangerous intersections is provided by our attorneys to help […]

Hit By A Drunk Driver In Michigan, Can I Sue?

Can I sue if I was hit by a drunk driver in Michigan? If you were hit by an at-fault drunk driver in Michigan, you can pursue four primary types of legal recovery: What steps should you take immediately after being hit by a drunk driver in Michigan? If you or a loved one is […]

Are Motor Trikes Safer Than Motorcycles: What You Need To Know

Better traffic visibility is a motor trike safety plus. But with different aerodynamics than traditional motorcycles, 3-wheelers have their own unique dangers

Are U Turns Legal In Michigan?

U-turns are legal in Michigan as long as they can be completed safely, do not block traffic, and do not violate local city ordinances. While the Michigan Vehicle Code does not explicitly address or prohibit the maneuver, the Michigan State Police (MSP) clarifies that traditional 180-degree turns are permitted provided the driver yields the right-of-way […]

Michigan Yield Laws: What You Need To Know

Under Michigan yield laws, drivers must give the right-of-way at intersections, when making left turns, when facing yield signs, and when entering a roadway from a driveway or alley. Drivers are also legally required to defer to pedestrians or bicyclists in crosswalks, when merging onto highways, and when encountering active emergency vehicles (MCL 257.649; MCL […]

Michigan School Zone Speed Limit Laws: What You Need To Know

The Michigan school zone speed limit is generally set 20 mph below the normally posted speed limit, but by law, it cannot be lower than 25 mph under MCL 257.627a.  To learn more about our state’s school zone speed limit laws, check out WZZM TV 13’s interview with Michigan Auto Law attorney Brandon Hewitt: Michigan […]

Michigan Seat Belt Laws Overview

Michigan enforces a primary seat belt law for people riding in the front seat, allowing police officers to pull over and ticket drivers and passengers solely for a violation. (MCL 257.710e(3)) Under Michigan Vehicle Code, failing to properly buckle up results in a $25 fine and a $40 justice system assessment. (MCL 257.907(2)(o) and (12)) […]

Michigan Move Over Law: What You Need To Know

The Michigan Move Over Law requires drivers to slow down by 10 mph and move to a different traffic lane when approaching and passing police, fire, road service and emergency response vehicles, including ambulances, as well as solid waste collection, utility service and road maintenance vehicles when any of these vehicles are stationary and their […]

Can Driving Dehydrated Be As Dangerous As Driving Drunk?

A new study shows driving errors doubled (!) when driving dehydrated. This includes reduced concentration and alertness and judgment