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Michigan Electric Skateboard Laws: What You Need To Know

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 […]

Michigan Wrong Way Driver Accident: Who Is Liable?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident that involved a wrong way driver, then you likely will be able to sue the driver for compensation. Driving in the wrong direction is a violation of both the “designated direction” and “reasonable care” driving safety laws. These types of car accidents are most often seen with […]

Trauma After Car Accident: 5 Types That You Need To Know

Trauma after a car accident is a real and serious condition. It most often takes the form of a TBI, PTSD, mental distress, emotional distress, or an adjustment disorder. It can interfere with an individual’s medical recovery, ability to return to work, engage in activities of daily living, and in severe cases, to productively resume […]

Michigan Tire Blowout Accident: What You Need To Know

In Michigan, a tire blowout accident is always dangerous and deadly. While poorly maintained trucks are the leading cause of deadly tire blowouts, passenger cars with under-inflated and worn tires are also major causes, as are tire defects, potholes, and overloaded vehicles. Most of these crashes are preventable. 1 in 11 crashes that occur in […]

PTSD From Car Accident Settlement Amounts: What You Need To Know

PTSD car accident settlement amounts depend on proof of diagnosis, the link to the crash, treatment history, and how clearly records show that condition disrupted work, sleep, driving, and daily life. Higher compensation values usually involve severe symptoms, consistent treatment, and clear proof of long term impact. Insurers often discount Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as […]

Headache After Minor Car Accident: Here’s What To Know

It is common to have a headache after a minor car accident, even if you didn’t hit your head. Seeking immediate medical attention is crucial because this symptom can indicate a more serious injury, such as a traumatic brain injury or concussion. You should get evaluated as soon as the pain starts. A medical professional […]

Car Accident In Rain: What You Need To Know

A car accident in the rain is most often caused by a combination of bad weather conditions and unsafe driving. A driver is 34% more likely to be in a fatal crash during a rainstorm – and the risk more than doubles in a heavy downpour. More than 3,400 people die every year in car […]

March Is Brain Injury Awareness Month: 2026

TBI survivors share their real life experiences to educate and inform during National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month

Michigan Electric Scooter Laws: What You Need To Know

As electric scooters began rolling into cities across Michigan in late 2017 and early 2018, lawmakers enacted the Michigan electric scooter laws.

Pothole Caused Car Accident In Michigan: Who Is Liable?

In Michigan, liability for a pothole caused car accident depends on who had legal jurisdiction over the roadway, whether strict statutory notice rules were met, and whether the state’s governmental immunity exceptions apply, which makes these cases highly technical and evidence-driven. Pothole car accident claims in Michigan involve distinct legal rules governing post-crash conduct, governmental […]

Leg Pain After Car Accident: Should I Be Worried?

Leg pain after a car accident is common and can result from hitting the dashboard, bracing for impact, or sustaining spinal injuries. These injuries often involve fractures, soft tissue tears, nerve damage such as sciatica, or serious blood clots (DVT). Seek immediate medical attention if you notice swelling, numbness, severe calf soreness, or difficulty bearing […]

Can You Drive A Golf Cart On The Road?

Whether you can drive a golf cart on the road will depend on: (1) where the road is located; (2) what type of road it is; (3) how fast you’re planning to drive; (4) your age; (5) whether you have a valid driver’s license; and (6) whether the state you are in requires insurance for […]