The injuries that result from slip and fall or trip and fall accidents can be horrendous. They can include broken femurs, broken hips, fractured arms, broken wrists and hands, traumatic brain injury as well as other bad injuries that result in surgery or long rehabilitation. But although slip and fall cases are extremely common, they […]
Some of the most common car crashes and truck accidents in Michigan unfortunately involve hit-and-run vehicles. People who cause hit-and-run accidents choose to leave the accident scene for any number of reasons. This can range from having an outstanding warrant, outstanding fines, fear of getting blamed for the accident, fear of having to pay the […]
Key Points of This Article: A new report shows that over 1,000 roads in Michigan had fatal accidents from 2017 to 2019, with I-94 ranking as the deadliest. The Detroit Metro Area is home to 7 of the ten deadliest 5-mile stretches in Michigan, but roads in Flint, Grand Rapids, and Luddington roads made the list too. […]
Key Points of This Article: Since 2016, mobile phone use-related car accidents have increased nearly 50% in Michigan. More than 2,800 people in the U.S. die in distraction-related crashes each year. Drivers should be aware of three major types of distraction: visual (eyes), manual (hands), and cognitive (mind). Although 87% of people think talking on […]
Progressive Insurance is one of the largest auto insurance companies in the United States. However, unlike other carriers, it’s a relatively newcomer to the insurance industry and has undergone a meteoric rise in total policy written and revenue, in particular over the last 30 years. The company started as a niche car insurance carrier for […]
Key Points of This Article: A new research study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows that women are likely to be injured more severely if involved in a car accident. The data showed that men are more likely to be driving the striking vehicle. Women more often drive smaller, lighter vehicles making the […]
Key Points of This Article: Cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD), more often referred to as whiplash, is a common car accident injury, especially in rear-end collisions. Whiplash is the term used to describe the neck’s motion when an impact causes the head to move quickly and in an opposite direction. In extreme cases, not only are the […]
Key Points of This Article: Common reasons for motor vehicle operators to be at fault for a bicyclist collision include speeding, distraction, or making a preventable driver error such as driving too close. It is the law for motor vehicle drivers to allow at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist, especially at […]
Key Points of This Article: Your Michigan Big Truck Accident Could Have Been Caused by Overloaded Trailers and Unsecured Loads The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says 111,470 registered truck operators contribute approximately $290 million per year in Michigan road revenues, or around 13%, making trucking and delivery services a vital part of Michigan’s economy. […]
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 […]
