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White car driving on a snowy road.

It’s no secret that driving during the winter can be very dangerous. Just in the state of Michigan alone, 30,786 crashes linked to winter weather occurred between October 2022 and April 2023, 59 of which were fatal.  With how easy it can be for cars to lose traction on icy, snowy roads, tire chains and

A gavel laying on a table next to the scales of justice.

If you look out at a road on any given day, you’ll likely see a wide range of motor vehicles. You’ll see plenty of sedans, SUVs, delivery vans, and commercial trucks. During the warmer months here in Michigan, you’ll also likely see some motorcycles. But you might also see some more unusual types of vehicles,

ATV Laws in Michigan

Wednesday, 13 November 2024 by
Person riding an ATV.

In addition to generally being fun, riding an ATV can have many other benefits to offer. It’s a way to get some fresh air and exercise while exploring some fantastic outdoor spaces. Michigan is home to over 4,000 miles of trails and other spaces where people can ride ATVs, so if you’re interested in getting

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

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

Electric bike on a sidewalk.

get around, or just for fun. But for many people, riding an e-bike instead of a traditional bike can be an even better option. For example, e-bikes are often easier to use for those who have physical limitations that make traditional bikes difficult to use. E-bikes can also make it possible to get around faster

Statue of the scales of justice.

Negligence is an important part of any personal injury case, whether it’s a car accident, medical malpractice, a dog bite, or a slip and fall. However, there are different types of negligence that could be involved in a case, like comparative negligence.  Comparative negligence is a concept where fault for an accident is divided between

Parked school bus.

Fall has arrived and the new school year is fully underway. Even though we’re a bit past back-to-school season and school buses have been back on the roads for a little while now, it’s always a good time to think about school bus safety. Throughout the entire school year, it’s very common to see drivers

A row of orange construction barrels on a road.

One of the most reliable things about living in the state of Michigan is that, between the spring and fall seasons, you can count on there being lots of active road construction projects throughout the state. Having to deal with construction projects is never convenient, but the repairs are necessary. It’s also necessary for drivers

A man using his cell phone while driving a car.

Traffic fatalities are a major problem in Michigan. Even when people were driving less because of the pandemic, the number of fatal traffic accidents in the state was alarmingly high – and it’s remained high ever since. Bridge Michigan reports that the number of fatal accidents in the Metro Detroit area in 2022 was 25%

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