Michigan Lawmakers Say State’s Legal BAC Limit Will Remain at .08 For now, Michigan lawmakers have decided to keep the state’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for legally operating a motor vehicle at .08. In 2003, the Michigan Vehicle Code was amended to lower the legal driving limit from 0.1 to .08 after research provided proof […]
Preparing for Michigan’s Beer & Wine Festival Season: What You Need To Know With more than 100 Beer, Wine & Food events planned for summer and fall, alongside 120 wineries, nearly 300 breweries and a growing spirits industry, Michigan has marketed itself for having the “perfect pour.” When you add a speeding vehicle, or distracted […]
It seems like there is no shortage of appropriate times to talk about drunk driving. This month, we’ve discussed the dangers of drunk driving during the upcoming holidays already. Truthfully (and unfortunately), it’s a topic we encounter in personal injury law all the time. There is no time of the year when drunk driving accidents […]
Who doesn’t love a good party? Whether you’re having drinks and appetizers with co-workers over a promotion or celebrating a birthday with friends, we all enjoy getting together to socialize, eat, and drink. During the holidays, these kinds of events are frequent and joyous. Often, they are fueled by alcohol, as everyone takes time to […]
Next week, all the neighborhood kids will be out in force, dressed as astronauts, firefighters, and kids’ favorite cartoon characters. This weekend, there will be costume parties, family gatherings, and pumpkin carving. For kids and those of us adults who love Halloween, it’s one of the best times of the year. There are, however, real […]
Last weekend, 14-year-old Ryan Mannes was playing Pokemon with friends when he allegedly walked out onto 11 Mile Road to capture one of the game’s creatures. Investigators say he was on his way back to the sidewalk when a motorcycle driven by Cody Leonard Soucie hit him. Ryan Mannes was pronounced dead at the scene […]
The State of Michigan recently released its 2009 Michigan Traffic Crash Facts. The statistics are compiled by Office of Highway Safety Planning, in conjunction with the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). These reports always offer some fascinating information. One of the studies analyzed the amount of drunk driving deaths by county in 2009. […]
