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 […]
Speeding Michigan Driver Triggered Deadly I-96 Pileup In December 2017, three people died and 11 more were injured in a gut-wrenching crash involving more than 50 motor vehicles on Michigan’s Interstate 96. Although a wintry weather mix was initially to blame for the chain-reaction wreck, drivers who were inattentive, following too closely on slick roads, in limited […]
Even Michigan’s Best Drivers Can Be at Fault for Winter Driving Accidents Most Michigan drivers believe they can handle driving in heavy snow, ice, and slush with no problems yet accidents still happen. In fact, fatalities from winter crashes remain on the rise, giving the state the dubious distinction of possessing one of the highest […]
Michigan Police Target Semi-Truck Drivers in Summer Safe Driving Campaign Michigan State Police recently launched Operation “Summer of Semi Safe D”, a program created to crack down on risky and unsafe semi-truck drivers. State Police decided to direct the campaign after seeing an alarming 41 percent increase since 2015 in Michigan deaths involving commercial vehicles, […]
Michigan Boaters Shouldn’t Text and Drive Michigan has approximately 3,288 miles of Great Lakes coastline, more than 10,000 inland lakes and ponds and a 35,000-mile web of freshwater rivers, streams, and wetlands. Rightfully so, Michigan leads the nation for registered boats being driven by plenty of people who are likely owners of smartphones and other […]
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 […]
ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is one of the most common neurodevelopment disorders affecting children and adults. Children with ADHD often struggle with impulsive behaviors, paying attention, and sitting still or staying calm and organized. And most children who are diagnosed with ADHD continue to deal with the disorder well into adulthood. The CDC estimates that there […]
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 […]
Whether it’s morning or night, on a county road or the interstate, driving requires immense concentration. While distracted and intoxicated driving get most of the negative ink – and rightfully so – drowsy driving is also an endemic in the United States, contributing to or causing thousands of auto accidents every year. According to the […]
Washtenaw is not one of the most heavily traveled counties in Michigan, but it is one of the fastest growing. With many busy streets, intersections, and freeways, the county has a high number of car crashes and collisions every year. For residents, commuters, and anyone passing through, knowing where these high-risk areas are is a […]
