Key Points of This Article: If you are a driver who hit a pedestrian that was jaywalking or if you are the pedestrian who was hit, you may be wondering who is the one at fault, and thus responsible for the accident. When dealing with cases like this, determining who is at fault will generally […]
It’s no secret that driving on any road presents a number of hazards and risks to motorists each time they drive. However, rarely are we more vulnerable than when walking in urban areas, crossing busy roads, or navigating traffic on foot. Whether you like it or not, we are all pedestrians at some point, so […]
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: What Should I Do If Injured in a Hit-and-Run in Detroit, Michigan? Any time you are involved in a car or truck crash as a motorist, pedestrian, or bicyclist, it is likely to be a scary and frustrating experience. This is especially true when the driver responsible speeds away from […]
Key Points of This Article: Despite a significant drop in traffic on U.S. roadways in 2020, an estimated 28,190 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, a 4.3 percent increase from the year prior. Preliminary numbers from Michigan State Police indicate 1,032 people died from crashes on state roads in 2020, while the number was 985 in […]
Key Points of This Article: According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 91,000 people will be injured annually in parking lot accidents, and 35% are nonoccupants. Parking lot accidents should be treated like any other car, truck, bicycle, or pedestrian accident when injuries are sustained, or property is damaged. Some people will […]
Key Points of This Article: Unlike any other time of the year, trick-or-treating night presents a mixed bag of challenges proven to increase personal injuries to pedestrians and motorists. Children are more than twice as likely to be injured in a pedestrian accident on Halloween than on any other day or night throughout the year. […]
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 in this Article: From Detroit to Ann Arbor, annual Halloween celebrations and trick-or-treating fun can unfortunately also be filled with tragedy due to negligent homeowners, pedestrian traffic, loose pets, and unsafe drivers. Unlike any other time of the year, the candy-collecting evening spent outdoors presents a collection of circumstances that together can pose […]
Synopsis Official numbers from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) show there were 5,977 pedestrians killed in U.S. traffic crashes in 2017. 156 pedestrians were killed in a Michigan traffic accident or crash in 2017, 28 of which occurred in the urban communities of Detroit. A preliminary report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association […]
