Teen Car Accidents: Statistics, Causes & How To Prevent
June 8, 2026
Causes of teen car accidents are distracted driving, driver inexperience, speeding, alcohol and not using seat belts. Parents can play a role in prevention.
100 Deadliest Days of Summer for Teen Drivers In Michigan
May 29, 2026
In Michigan and nationwide, teen driver-related deaths during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day account for more than 30% of all teen driver-related fatalities for the entire year, according to AAA. Plus, during the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer, “8 people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes,” […]
Are College Students Covered By No-Fault If Injured In A Car Accident While Away At School?
April 22, 2026
While your student is away at college, is she or he protected by your auto No-Fault insurance? Your college student is covered by your family’s No-Fault auto insurance if he or she is injured in a car accident while away at school so long as your college student is still considered as a “resident relative” […]
Michigan Teen Driving Laws: What You Need To Know
April 17, 2026
The Michigan teen driving laws are based on graduated licensing to eventually obtain a full driver’s license without driving restrictions. Most teenagers begin with driving restrictions, a temporary driving instruction permit, and a driving examination. The purpose behind the Michigan teen driving laws are to impose a series of graduated restrictions aimed at keeping young […]
National Teen Driver Safety Week: What You Need To Know
October 15, 2025
National teen driver safety week, which runs from October 19th to the 25th, is the perfect time to emphasize teaching teens about the dangerous behaviors that put young drivers at risk, such as distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving and not wearing seat belts. National teen driver safety week is something we all need to take […]
Bonnie Raffaele doesn’t want parents to suffer the loss of a child in a distracted driving accident. Here’s what you can say to your teen driver
October 20, 2016
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, Bonnie, who helped enact Michigan’s teen driving law, is teaming up with our attorneys to help parents advise and protect their teen drivers On Monday, I shared a special interview I had with Bonnie Raffaele, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After her 17-year-old daughter Kelsey was tragically killed in […]
May is Youth Traffic Safety Month: Here’s how to talk to your teen drivers about the No. 1 killer of teens in the U.S.
May 8, 2015
According to the National Organization for Youth Safety, car accidents are the No. 1 killer of teens in America today. Far too many are completely preventable. But many of these lives can be saved, if only parents and teens can talk and make a change that will stop these tragedies. Global Youth Traffic Safety Month […]
Distracted driving causes 58% of teen crashes
March 30, 2015
Study shows 58% of teen car accidents involve distractions such as texting, cell phones and talking to passengers Did you know that nearly 60% of teen-driver car-crashes involve distractions such as talking on a cell phone or chatting with passengers? These are the results of a ground-breaking study by the AAA-Foundation for Traffic Safety, “Using […]
Top 5 rules to keep your teen drivers safe
October 20, 2014
Helping parents talk with teenage drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week Did you know that car crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S.? In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Yet a […]
Michigan Auto Law Attorney Brandon Hewitt shares real examples of distracted driving car accidents with Grand Rapids students at Byron Center
November 8, 2013
The message to teen drivers in West Michigan: “Distracted driving car accidents can happen to you.” Brandon Hewitt is a Grand Rapids native who became a successful lawyer. He works primarily in the law firm’s Grand Rapids office and helps many West Michigan clients injured in car accidents – many caused by texting and driving. […]
6 safety tips that can save the life of a teen driver
October 21, 2013
What to teach your teen drivers during National Teen Driver Safety Week Being the parent of a new driver can certainly make for very restless and worrisome evenings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2010 (the latest data available) motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. […]
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 […]