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Parked golf cart next to a building.

Even though you’re most likely to see golf carts at your local golf course, there might be some times when you could see someone using a golf course on a street. But is it legal for people to be riding their golf carts on the road? The short answer is: sometimes it is.  What Michigan

A woman holds a baby in her lap with the top of its head facing the camera.

Even in pregnancies that are healthy and uncomplicated, it’s still possible for issues to come up during labor and delivery that can increase the risk of injuries to both the mother and the baby. A cervical lip is one example of this. A cervical lip occurs when the cervix doesn’t fully dilate as it’s supposed

Office lobby with sofas and large windows.

For many people, going to the office means going to a building that’s shared by multiple companies. Working in an office isn’t something most people would consider being particularly dangerous, but there’s one type of accident that can potentially occur in just about any type of business: slip/trip and fall. If a person falls in

Crowd of people at an outdoor festival with items being thrown in the air.

For many people, outdoor festivals can be some of the most anticipated events of the spring and summer. Not only are they opportunities for attendees to have fun, they also create a wide range of job opportunities, such as security, selling merchandise and concessions, and running entrances. But organizing outdoor festivals involves a lot of

Michigan Laws for Mopeds

Wednesday, 14 August 2024 by
Red moped next to a hedge.

There are many different types of motorized bikes on the market and mopeds are one very popular option. But while mopeds and motorcycles have some similarities, there are some significant differences. Mopeds are smaller and less powerful than motorcycles, typically having a maximum speed of 30 MPH. (Section 257.32b of the Michigan Vehicle Code explains

Hotel employees at a front desk.

More than a million people in the United States work in hotels and motels in some way. This includes housekeepers, desk clerks, managers, maintenance workers, security guards, chefs, bartenders, waiters, and dining room attendants, just to name a few. While there are many different ways people can potentially work in hotels, one thing they have

Wet floor sign on a stone floor.

A stay at a hotel is supposed to be a chance to relax and feel like you’re getting away from it all. People are likely enjoying a vacation/staycation and are looking forward to things like enjoying the pool, visiting nearby attractions, and maybe ordering some room service. Nobody checks into a hotel expecting that they

New mother laying in a hospital bed holding a baby.

It’s important to understand that birth injuries don’t just include injuries to the baby, they can include injuries to the mother as well, such as pelvic floor injuries.  The pelvic floor refers to a group of muscles and connective tissues located underneath the pelvis, between the tailbone and the front of the public bone. These

Motorcycle parked by the side of a country road.

When we talk about motorcycle accidents, people might think of a situation where there’s a direct collision between a motorcycle and a car or truck. But in some cases, a motorcycle accident can involve another vehicle, but without the two actually colliding. For example, a person on a motorcycle might lose control of their bike

Row of empty hospital beds.

When a person goes to the hospital, they very often end up needing to stay for a while. If someone is undergoing surgery or another medical procedure, doctors need to make sure they’re recovering without complications. Or if someone goes to the hospital because they’re showing signs of an illness, doctors might need time to

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