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 […]
Michigan Pedestrian Accident Statistics 2023: Here’s What To Know
October 21, 2024
In Michigan, the pedestrian accident statistics for 2023 show that fatalities were the highest in 10 years. But pedestrian-involved crashes and the number of pedestrians involved in accidents were both the 4th lowest. However, crash-related pedestrian deaths in the U.S. in 2022 were the highest in 10 years. Significantly, in Michigan, October is the most […]
Pedestrian Safety Month October 2024: What You Need To Know
September 25, 2024
With fatal pedestrian car accidents at record highs in Michigan, everyone has a role to play in ensuring pedestrian safety. Drivers must be alert for people on foot, obey the speed limit, eliminate distractions, drive sober and pay attention. People who walk should generally try to cross the street at crosswalks when possible and be […]
Michigan Electric Skateboard Laws: What You Need To Know
July 10, 2024
The electric skateboard laws in Michigan generally require riders to follow the same traffic laws that apply to cars and trucks, except that electric skateboards can be driven on both certain roads and on sidewalks. They also cannot be driven at more than 25 mph. Riders must be 12 or older. Helmets must be worn […]
Crossover Mirrors For Trucks Prevent Pedestrian Deaths
November 3, 2023
Lack of use of crossover mirrors for commercial trucks which cause pedestrian deaths is a preventable crisis Drivers of commercial semi trucks are running pedestrians over and killing them, because crossover mirrors that cost a couple hundred dollars are not required in trucks. There’s no reason why, in congested urban areas and city streets, crossover […]
Pedestrian deaths and SUVs: What You Need To Know
November 29, 2022
Pedestrian deaths are more likely to result from people being struck by SUVs than cars. In fact, pedestrians are 2 to 3 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries in accidents involving SUVs. Children are 8 times more likely to die from being hit by an SUV than by a car. The tragic connection between […]
Pedestrian Safety: What You Need To Know
October 28, 2022
Pedestrian safety is crucial for drivers and for those traveling by foot. To improve safety, drivers must eliminate behaviors such as distracted driving, drinking and driving and speeding. People walking must cross at intersections, avoid drinking and walking, distracted walking and be extra careful after 6pm. To bring attention to this critical public safety issue, […]
Halloween Safety Tips To Protect Our Trick-or-Treaters
October 21, 2022
My top Halloween safety tips for drivers include: (1) do not speed; (2) constantly watch for pedestrians and trick-or-treaters; (3) be ready to stop in an instant; and (4) be 100% alert. For ghosts, goblins and parents, my tips are: (1) cross at crosswalks; (2) make yourself visible; and (3) watch for cars. Halloween is […]
Halloween safety tips to protect our Trick-or-Treaters
October 31, 2018
Auto accident attorney and father of two trick-or-treating and candy loving children shares Halloween safety tips for drivers and parents
Hewitt talks to WZZM about distracted walking dangers in Grand Rapids
May 10, 2018
Attorney Brandon Hewitt talked with WZZM in Grand Rapids about the dangers that pedestrians face from distracted walking; what are the most dangerous days, times, and months?
Are stores liable for car crashes and pedestrians hit by cars in parking lot crosswalks?
July 15, 2017
Courts rule in Bay County case involving TBI car crash victim in a Menard’s parking lot crosswalk that stores do have legal duty to protect ‘safety zone’
Gursten tells WXYZ texting & driving pedestrian deaths up 11%
May 17, 2017
There have been nearly 200 pedestrian deaths alone in Michigan. For something so preventable, these texting and driving statistics are inexcusable