Lansing car accident attorney Steve Sinas discusses potential insurance concerns While many are excited about the arrival of Uber, the popular ride-sharing service, many in Michigan, including Lansing car accident attorney Steve Sinas, are raising a number of valid concerns about its safety. As we mentioned in a previous blog post, Uber now
Time to Rethink Hours of Service Rules for Semi-Truck Drivers?
A Senate Committee voted to suspend the mandatory 34 restart provision in the current Hours of Service Rules By now, many of you know about the tragic semi-truck accident that took place on the New Jersey turnpike involving famous comedian and actor Tracy Morgan. Morgan and two other passengers were
Are Systems Like Apple CarPlay the Answer to Distracted Driving?
Are Systems Like Apple CarPlay the Answer to Distracted Driving? Recently, Apple announced its latest offering – CarPlay. This is how it works: once an iPhone is plugged in, CarPlay would allow the user to place phone calls, send text messages, check voicemail, navigate, and perform other tasks while limiting
Hit-and-Run Accidents on the Rise in Grand Rapids
Hit-and-Run Accidents on the Rise in Grand Rapids: What you Need to Know The Grand Rapids Press recently reported about a major increase in hit-and-run auto accidents in Grand Rapids. According that article, Grand Rapids had 1,600 hit-and-run auto accidents in 2013 and is on trend to beat that number
Potential Liability for Tech Company Uber after Car Accident Kills Girl
This past New Year’s Eve, a young pedestrian in San Francisco, crossing the road with her mother and brother, was struck and killed by a cab driver on his way to pick up customers. It is alleged that the pedestrians were crossing the street legally when the impact occurred. This
In Michigan, Vehicle Ownership Determines Your Right to Sue
Do you own a vehicle? Most people would find that to be a pretty straightforward question. However, for the purposes of Michigan’s auto no-fault law, the answer may not always be so simple. Further, the answer may control whether or not you may sue the other driver for pain and
Kelsey’s Law: Cell Phone Use by Teen Drivers Banned
By James F. Graves Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15 to 19. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, more than 3,000 people were killed in accidents involving a distracted driver in 2010. Surveys of teens show that more than 25% read or send