A roundabout in Ann Arbor was the scene of 170 crashes in 2014, resulting in quite a bit of property damage – that’s when Michigan mini-tort law may factor in. According to data collected by the Michigan State Police (MSP) regarding accidents taking place at various intersections across the state,
Keynote Speaker at West Michigan Design Week Highlights Future of Prosthetics
Continued improvements in prosthetic limbs will benefit amputees injured in Michigan auto accidents As personal injury lawyers, we want our clients to recover from their injuries and losses to the greatest extent possible, above all else. That’s why we get so excited when we hear about inventions and technological advancements
Michigan Police Now Running License Plates to Detect Uninsured Drivers
In responding to car accidents, law enforcement will now be able to confirm whether or not the drivers involved are insured. Michigan police officers have a new way of detecting uninsured motorists in Michigan, and it could benefit auto accident victims who are injured as a result of the negligence
Driving too fast for road conditions will result in a ticket
Just ask the 60+ motorists and truckers who were cited in the massive I-94 pile up in January Most of us probably remember the massive pile-up that took place on I-94 in January. It all started with a storm coming through the Kalamazoo area. A semi-truck rear-ended a van, which
Wrong Way Drivers on Mid-Michigan Highways
There have been at least five incidents of wrong-way driving in Lansing since last September. Between 2005 and 2013, there were three. Early this morning, a drunk driver was stopped on I-96 near the Saginaw Highway exit in Delta Township. She was driving westbound in the eastbound lanes, and had
Victims of Road Rage Car Accidents Have Legal Rights
Road Rage Accident Victims Are Covered under Michigan No-Fault Law It’s a jungle out there on Grand Rapids roads these days. Between potholes, ice, and congestion, there are enough irritants to cause road rage in the less patient among us. So consider the following hypothetical. You or someone you know
No One Is Safe from Hit-and-Runs, Including Children
Grand Rapids is no stranger to hit-and-run accidents – find out how you can protect your loved ones should the worst happen Grand Rapids residents have been shocked by news of the recent tragedy involving a four-year-old child who was struck by a hit-and-run driver while sledding. How someone could run over
A Story to Inspire Us All: The Grayling High School Golf Team
The Golf Channel featured a story on the Grayling High School Golf Team’s road to recovery after a great loss. As auto accident attorneys in Michigan, we are fortunate to be able to help individuals and their families through some of the worst situations imaginable. They or a loved one
Michigan HB 5951: Does it go far enough in regulating Uber?
HB 5951 would impose state-wide regulation of ride-sharing companies such as Uber, but there are questions about whether it’s enough Discussions about Uber have picked up once again, not just because of all of the negative press as of late, but due to House Bill 5951. It was introduced on
Protect Your Family: Beware of the “Step-Down” Auto Insurance Clause
The family “step-down” provision reduces liability coverage to $20,000, regardless of the circumstances. All of us want nothing but the best for our families. Part of taking care of our families means obtaining adequate amounts of auto insurance to protect them from disaster. And there is perhaps no greater disaster