Can marijuana-impaired driving be proved by THC level?
June 16, 2017
With more chronic pain suffers using medical marijuana, how do you prove impairment if a car crash occurs? AAA-FTS study shows THC impairment threshold can’t be scientifically supported
Avoid road work accidents: Don’t see red when there’s orange
June 9, 2017
Construction zone and road work accidents are increasing, according to MDOT. Do your part to keep yourself and highway workers safe
Do drivers who speed in construction work zones deserve more lenient penalties?
April 17, 2014
Michigan senators want to reduce points on driving records for speeders who endanger workers and other drivers with (SB 895-898). Why? Yesterday, I wrote about a recent, dangerous package of Senate bills (SB 895-898) that would allow drivers to go faster in construction work zones. These bills would also raise speed limits to up to […]
Should Michigan create toll roads to pay for pothole damage?
March 8, 2014
As our roads become ever more pocked with deep potholes, many drivers are wondering what to do as they bump along. Road crews have been working overtime to repair the giant potholes that are appearing everywhere. As immense piles of snow from the most miserable winter I can remember melt and then freeze again and […]
Here’s what happens when people don’t clear the ice and snow off cars
February 20, 2014
“Ice Missiles” caused by snow and ice falling from roofs of cars and trucks are crashes just waiting to happen I recently wrote about the law in Connecticut called the “Ice Missile Law.” The law requires drivers to clean off all the snow and ice from their cars before driving, or else they can be […]
Steve Gursten interviewed on Fox 2 News Detroit on bill to increase speed limits in Michigan
August 23, 2013
I was interviewed yesterday by Roop Raj on Fox 2 News in Detroit. Roop wanted to get my perspective as an automobile accident lawyer on what the human cost will be if speed limits are increased. There is now a law in the works that would increase Michigan speed limits. State Sen. Rick Jones is […]
I got ANOTHER parking ticket?!
March 5, 2013
The “parking law” in Michigan and how to avoid that dreaded parking ticket We’ve all been there, even me from time to time (and Detroit wins the award for worst and most expensive place to get a parking ticket). All of the parking spots in the lots are filled, or we are out of quarters […]
Click It or Ticket Is More than Catchy Phrase- Seat Belt Campaign Helps Save Lives
June 3, 2010
Auto accident lawyer reminds you to buckle up in the summer months – when car accidents in Michigan are rising I always say that car accidents are not really accidents. A true accident is an “Act of God” and no one is truly responsible. Almost all car accidents, on the other hand, are preventable, as […]