Synopsis On the afternoon of March 7, a semi-truck operator fatally rear-ended a driver in Metro Detroit’s St. Clair Shore area. The crash triggered multiple injuries to other highway travelers when the semi-truck also rolled atop two other vehicles. The 31-year-old driver of the 2006 Peterbilt told police he simply could not stop in time […]
Michigan Car Accident Injury Litigation – Pain and Suffering A very important part of being a Michigan car accident lawyer is following the decisions that come down from the Michigan Court of Appeals. An important issue that gets lots of attention is the way our courts analyze Michigan pain and suffering cases arising out of […]
Bill Says Michigan Communities Can’t Ban Certain Dog Breeds To Protect Against Attacks A new bill has been passed in Michigan targeting dog breed legislation. Senate Bill 741 is trying to prevent the banning of pit bulls and other breeds some communities have deemed dangerous. Animal groups across the country have spoken out in favor of […]
Most of us have heard by now that autonomous cars will be the future of automotive fleets and offer a safer form of transportation than human drivers. These machines are dubbed to reduce driver errors caused by distractions, speeding, and driving under the influence. Unfortunately, technology companies continue to battle with teaching self-driving car computers […]
Getting information about the speed limit laws in Michigan are important for every driver. Some roadways have posted speed limits while others do not. A driver must know the speed limit no matter what the situation. Speeding is one of the leading causes of injury and wrongful death in Michigan car accident cases. In 2022, […]
Recently, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm recognized third-grade teacher Dawn Wiles as the latest recipient of the Golden Apple Award. She is a most deserving winner. The Golden Apple Award is sponsored by the Lee Steinberg Law Firm in conjunction with Mid-Michigan NOW and television stations WEYI (NBC 25) and WSMH (Fox 66). Too often, […]
What Happens if the Insurance Company Cancels My Policy A car insurance company telling you that your auto policy has been cancelled is a scary event. A discussion like this after a serious car wreck can be catastrophic, resulting in massive unpaid medical bills, mounting lost wages and other costs. Over the past few years, […]
More than 900,000 law enforcement representatives serve across the United States each year, and over one million Americans work for police departments. In Michigan, an estimated 19,000 officers are trusted to legally permit the use of force on others but not through threats of violence, intimidation, shooting or beating of an unarmed individual who has committed a non-violent crime.
Michigan Motorcyclist Loses Leg, Seriously Injured by Distracted Driver An awful wreck occurred on July 7th between a motorcycle and motor vehicle in Michigan’s upper peninsula and the driver has recently been charged with a misdemeanor violation causing serious impairment of a body function. Michigan State Police report the driver, a 28-year-old Calumet man, was […]
Synopsis According to the CDC, registered motorcycle users have gone up by more than 60 percent since 2000, and motorcycle fatalities have more than doubled. Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to experience a fatal crash than drivers or passengers in cars. Riders involved in an accident are incredibly vulnerable to severe injuries or death […]
