Key Points of this Article: Mothers who have lost their pregnancy after a car crash can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault driver for the collision. The state of Michigan allows mothers who have lost their pregnancy to recover loss of consortium damages. The Michigan no-fault law allows pregnant women who have suffered […]
Key Points of This Article: There were 245,432 total traffic crashes last year in Michigan. Overall, Michigan communities with more than 5,000 total crashes for 2020 include populated counties like Genesee, Ingham, Oakland, and Wayne. The good news is that the overall number of crashes fell in 2020 when about 18% fewer people were on the […]
Key Points of This Article: According to Michigan State Police, there were about 120 motorcycle crash fatalities in Michigan in 2019 and over 2,000 injuries to motorcycle riders. Since Michigan weakened the all-rider helmet law in 2012, the reports show that un-helmeted riders who crash are dying at a rate approximately double that of riders […]
Key Points of This Article: Michigan’s most problematic intersections are often due to drivers who speed through traffic signals, are distracted, or disregard four-way stop rules. In Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, Southfield, and Bloomfield, intersections, including roundabouts, continue to top the state’s list for most crashes. The Michigan intersection with the highest increase […]
Key Points of This Article: Motorcycles, sometimes called motorbikes, bikes, or cycles, have a popular culture in the Midwest. Some have been designed as street bikes, cruisers, sportsters, touring cycles, and mopeds, while others serve as hobby or lifestyle bikes or were purchased as an economical choice of transportation. Each is made for specific purposes. […]
Key Points of This Article: It is estimated that in some parts of Michigan, up to 50% of motorists do not have insurance coverage, making it difficult for motorcyclists to recover from an accident caused by another driver. Several types of motorcycle insurance policies can be purchased and include options for extra coverage, such as […]
Key Points of This Article: Registered motorcycle users in Michigan have gone up by more than 60% since 2000, and motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled. Passenger vehicle motorists cause nearly 70% of motorcycle-related accidents, injuries, and rider fatalities. Common motorcycle crash injuries include road rash, facial fractures, and disfigurement, broken bones, and burns that […]
Key Points of This Article: From 2014 to 2018, the average number of motorcycle fatalities in Michigan per year was around 131, which is an increase of 13 people compared to previous years, according to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. Metro Detroit areas, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties average more than three […]
Michigan is a popular group motorcycling destination, especially during the fall months when the seasonal colors are changing, and there are fewer motorists on the road. Decide on the best Michigan destination comfortable for all and review ride safety guidelines as a group to help ensure the smoothest ride for everyone. When riding as a […]
Synopsis Data from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows a total of 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2017 and accounted for 14 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths. In Michigan, the number of motorcycle fatalities reported in 2017 was 142. Metro Detroit areas, including Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties average more than three […]
