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Winter Driving Safety Measures You Should Know to Improve Driving Safety

Winter Rain and Car Accidents Across Michigan Michigan drivers will soon be making the transition from operating their vehicles through the snow and slush to navigating the wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and fog. These are weather conditions often created by temperatures which tease the idea that spring is on the way. But these […]

Michigan Snowmobile Deaths Have Doubled Since 2016

Key Points of This Article: Since 2016, the number of collisions and fatalities involving snowmobiles has nearly doubled in Michigan, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Excessive speed remains the No. 1 cause of serious snowmobile rider injury and death in Michigan. Drugs and alcohol are among the top two contributing factors for […]

Michigan Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Tenant in Slip-and-Fall Case Involving Ice and Snow

Injuries on a rental property can be frustrating and sometimes life changing. You pay a lot of money to live safely in your apartment or home, and you depend on the landlord, property manager and maintenance workers to ensure the property is safe. However, injuries do occur and if the landlord was negligent in maintaining […]

Michigan’s Most Dangerous Intersections During Winter Months

TAKE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH SNOW AND ICE FILLED INTERSECTIONS MLive’s Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa recently compiled a list of Michigan’s most dangerous intersections when snow and ice are present. He used accident reports from the Michigan State Police dating 2012 – 2016. Ice, snow, wind and below-freezing temperatures often combine to make winter […]

Outdoor Workers Have Rights & Protections in Michigan Winter

Preventing Michigan Workers from Cold Weather Injuries Here in Michigan, there can be several days each month when temperatures will drop to 10 degrees Fahrenheit or below, presenting a potentially hazardous time for outdoor workers. For those employed by (among others) construction companies, utility agencies, delivery services, police, fire and rescue departments, workers can spend […]