What to Do After a Bus Accident
Buses are big vehicles and the larger a vehicle is, the more damage it can potentially cause in a collision. According to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, 105 people in Michigan were killed in accidents involving big trucks and buses in 2022, with an additional 3,632 people injured. Whether you’re a passenger on
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Parking Lot Accident? What You Should Know
At times, parking lots and garages can be difficult for even the most experienced drivers to navigate. They can often be very busy, with people walking around, drivers who aren’t paying attention, or are driving too fast. There may also be people trying to back out of spaces who can’t see around a neighboring vehicle
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Michigan Driving Laws for Construction Zones
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
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What to Do After a Hit-And-Run Car Accident
Car accidents are always extremely frustrating to deal with, but they become even more upsetting when the other driver leaves the scene of the accident without even stopping. The callous disregard people can have for the safety of others is truly shocking. But what can you do if your car is hit by a hit-and-run
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Aggressive Driving vs. Careless Driving
Driving can very often be a stressful and difficult situation. People might have to deal with slow traffic and get anxious about running late. People might be upset about something else going on in their lives. A distracted driver might not stop like they’re supposed to. And even if you’re not the one driving aggressively
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Helpful Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers
When a teenager is old enough to take the first steps toward learning how to drive, it can be a stressful time for everyone involved. Teens may be excited about being able to have more independence, but worry about being able to pass the tests to get their license. For parents, there’s the stress of
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips
Do Speed Bumps & Speed Humps Work?
Speeding is a major safety issue on the roads. In the state of Michigan alone, 24,555 car crashes in 2021 involved speeding. Additionally, excessive speed was cited as being a factor in 21% of fatalities in and 15.5% of suspected serious injuries in Michigan motor vehicle accidents the same year. In the time since the
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Keeping Car Backup Cameras & Sensors Clean in the Winter
We’ve come a long way in terms of improving the safety of cars. It wasn’t all that long ago that backup cameras were considered a new, cutting edge feature, and now they’re standard on new vehicles. Plus new cars often come with several other advanced safety features, such as automatic emergency braking (AEB), forward collision
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents, Tips
What You Need to Know About Michigan Car Seat Laws
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What Daylight Saving Time Means for Car Accidents
As of October 2022, daylight saving time is something that millions of people in the United States need to deal with twice a year: once in the spring and once in the fall. While the United States Senate voted on (and passed) the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, which would end the twice-a-year time change
- Published in Motor Vehicle Accidents
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