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How To Avoid a Work Zone Crash in Michigan

Key Points of This Article: In 2019, Michigan’s Office of Highway Safety Planning reported more than 5,800 crashes in construction, maintenance, and utility work zones. The majority of work zone crashes in Michigan are avoidable and caused by inattentive, speeding, or distracted motorists. Accident prone areas in Michigan due to 2020 road construction projects include I-75 in […]

20 Revealing Questions to Ask a Michigan Nursing Home Resident

Key Points of This Article: An increasing elderly population of nearly 40,000 residents has led to more instances of Michigan nursing home negligence and abuse related to falls, overmedication, physical and verbal attacks, malnutrition, and tragic failures to provide quality care caused by understaffed workforces. About a third of the deaths attributed to coronavirus in Michigan […]

Legal Help For Your Michigan Crash or Camper Accident

Key Points of This Article: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the summer months have 29% more crash-related deaths than winter months, making it one of the deadliest times of the year to be traveling on roads. Inexperienced RV and motorhome drivers, as well as improper camp and boat tows, can make for an extra hazardous and […]

Midland Dam Failure Causes Catastrophic Property Loss

The failure of the Edenville Dam and Sanford Dam this week caused the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses and has completely upended the lives of countless residents. The resulting property loss impacted thousands and individuals’ entire lives have been washed away by the floods. On May 19, 2020, the Edenville Dam failed, and […]

The Impact of I-94 Car Accidents on Michigan Drivers

Key Points of This Article: Interstate driving accidents often occur because drivers are distracted, lousy weather, speeding OR they are following the vehicle in front of them too closely. Nearly 40% of all fatal Michigan car crashes occur on Michigan highways and interstates including, I-96, I-75, and I-94, according to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts.  I-94 […]

University of Michigan Athletes & Dr. Robert Anderson

Key Points of This Article: More than 100 former patients of a University of Michigan doctor have called a hotline reporting sexual abuse and misconduct, mimicking the likeness of Larry Nassar’s abuse scandal at Michigan State University. The late Dr. Robert E. Anderson has been accused of molesting several former student athletes during medical exams […]

How Long After My Injury Can I Sue in Michigan?

Key Points of This Article: Statute of limitations are strict time frames to file a personal injury claim against another and to preserve the right for compensation and request a legal remedy from a Michigan court. Michigan’s statute of limitations varies for personal injuries depending on the type of claim and may involve motor vehicle […]

How State Farm Handles Michigan Car Insurance Claims

Key Points of This Article: How State Farm Handles Car Insurance Claims in Michigan It’s reasonably easy to locate a State Farm Insurance sales representative in Michigan. Offices can be found in nearly every county from Van Buren to Wayne, making State Farm one of the largest insurance providers not only in the state but […]