Michigan Drunk Driving Accident Statistics: What You Need To Know
October 11, 2024
Michigan drunk driving accident statistics show that drivers with more than the legal limit of alcohol in their systems are 7 times more likely to be in a fatal crash and 6 to 17 times more likely to be killed. 26% of all fatal crashes in Michigan are alcohol-related and occur between the hours of […]
Hit By A Drunk Driver in Michigan, Can I Sue?
June 28, 2024
If you were hit by a drunk driver in Michigan and if he or she was at-fault, then you may be able to sue for: (1) pain and suffering compensation; (2) wrongful damages if you lost a loved one; (3) medical bills and lost wages that are not covered by car insurance; and (4) mini […]
Michigan Social Host Liability Law: What You Need To Know
February 5, 2024
Knowing about the Michigan social host liability law will help you protect your guests, your community and your family. Preventing minors from consuming alcohol in your home is the law. Failure to do so in your own home exposes you to legal liability in the event that tragedy strikes. Under Michigan law, if a social […]
Can Driving Dehydrated Be As Dangerous As Driving Drunk?
November 1, 2023
A new study shows driving errors doubled (!) when driving dehydrated. This includes reduced concentration and alertness and judgment
Thanksgiving Eve: Biggest Drinking Day of the Year Safe Driving Tips
November 22, 2022
The biggest drinking day of the year Thanksgiving eve aka the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the drinking and driving that occurs on Thanksgiving Eve is part of the reason why 25% of all fatal crashes over the holiday weekend are alcohol-related. Drunk driving crashes and deaths are 100% preventable. In Metro Detroit, it is often […]
Who’s the most dangerous driver – Texting, drunk, high or drowsy?
December 14, 2015
Our Michigan Auto Law attorneys set the record straight, with a reminder to drive safe and smart this holiday season Who’s the most dangerous on the road? The texting driver? The drunk driver? The driver who’s high on pot? Or the drowsy driver? Sure, everyone now knows about drunk driving, but it took decades for […]
Could you be arrested for letting a friend drive drunk?
December 9, 2013
CT teens arrested for letting friend drive drunk in fatal car accident brings up interesting debate about how responsible friends should be for another’s drinking and driving Believe it or not, if you allow someone else to drive drunk, you could be held accountable. At least in Connecticut. Over the weekend the news broke about […]
Drunk driving crackdown in Michigan: December 27 – January 1
December 27, 2012
Learn what the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is doing to prevent drunk driving car accidents over the holidays Our attorneys have been blogging a lot lately about safe driving around the holidays, and preventing car accidents caused by drunk driving. Today we wanted to share with you some helpful information from the Michigan […]
How “buzzed” driving is drunk driving
December 12, 2012
Learn about BAC levels that constitute drunk and buzzed driving Many people still think that it’s okay to drive if they just are “buzzed.” They differentiate in their minds between having a couple drinks and being drunk. It they have a “buzz,” then they think it’s still okay to drive home. This is a horrible […]
Michigan’s drunk driving laws and safe driving tips
December 3, 2012
What you need to know during National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month With all of the parties and celebrations, drunk and drugged driving is especially prevalent during the holidays. But no one wants to have a tragedy over the holiday season. For this reason, December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. This […]
Drunk driving car crashes and fatalities in Oakland County, Michigan
July 11, 2011
Statistics on drunk driving accidents in Oakland County, from our auto accident attorneys Drunk driving accidents occur the most in the summer in Michigan, especially in July. I’ve been a frequent speaker at Law Day the last number of years, talking with Oakland County high school students about the dangers of drunk driving. With summer […]
Drunken driving accidents and fatalities in Wayne County, Michigan
July 4, 2011
Our accident lawyers share latest stats on drunk driving car accidents in Wayne County – to help residents of large cities like Detroit and Dearborn Happy July 4, all. I want everyone to have a safe and happy holiday this year, so I’m tackling another serous subject today. Did you know that most drunk driving […]