Category: Traffic Laws

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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March 16, 2013

A flashing yellow arrow left turn signal at an intersection means that you must: (1) proceed cautiously, (2) yield the right of way to oncoming traffic, (3) yield the right of way to pedestrians using the crosswalk onto which you’ll be turning, and (4) complete your left turn when it is safe to do so. …

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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 …

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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 …

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