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During the fourth of July holiday, I blogged about what happens when there’s a rear-end car accident involving vehicles that are hauling things like jet skis, trailers or boats. I’ve received quite a bit of follow-up questions, but the point to remember is the Michigan mini tort is mostly limited to motor vehicle accidents and …
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It may be a bit chilly for springtime, but some bicyclists are starting to venture out. This spring, they will have some new challenges – such as Michigan’s pothole-strewn roads, which makes riding safely and avoiding spills even more of a challenge. So it’s probably a good thing the Michigan Legislature had bicycling safely on …
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Bicycle helmet safety tips for safe riding this summer Bicycle helmets save lives. And they reduce the risk of head injury by 85%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But they have to be fitted properly in order to do so. Today I wanted to share this video from the NHTSA on …
In Michigan, when passing a bicyclist you should allow a safe distance of at least 3 feet between your car or truck and the bicyclist. You should also drive at a careful and prudent speed such that you would be able to stop quickly if necessary. If it’s not practicable to allow a full 3 …
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During National Bike Month in May, learn about bicycle traffic laws in Michigan and important safety tips Spring is finally here, and that means more people getting some sunshine and going on bike rides to have some fun. May is National Bike Month, which is a great time to hop on your bike and ride, …
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Experienced lawyer reviews bicycle accident scenarios and injuries I found a great article by an attorney named Shaana Rahman in Trial Magazine. Rahman made some interesting points for attorneys handling bicycle accident cases — that can also be helpful to bicycle enthusiasts themselves. Keep in mind, in 2009, 630 bicyclists were killed and 51,000 were …
