Given the many dangers on the road, pedestrians and bicyclists are naturally vulnerable to catastrophic injuries and death. Drivers are increasingly distracted, reckless and indifferent to the law and basic safety procedures. That has placed a growing number of people...
Car Accidents
Six ways to reduce your risk of a rear-end accident
Each year, thousands of people are injured in rear-end collisions. The harm caused by these accidents can be extensive, too. You could be left with a head or neck injury that causes extreme limitations to your mobility, and the pain and suffering you experience can be...
Here’s why you shouldn’t trust an insurance company after a crash
After a car accident, you’re bound to be contacted by multiple insurance companies. The representatives from these providers might seem friendly enough, but they aren’t your friend. You have to be careful in your interactions with them. If you’re not, then you could...
Top five mistakes people make after a car accident in Michigan
You probably have a general idea of what to do after a car accident in Michigan. While it is important to know what steps to take after a car accident, it is also important to know what not to do. Even minor mistakes can harm your chance of recovering compensation...
How do you calculate pain and suffering damages?
To be fully compensated for all you have lost in your car accident, you must calculate not only your tangible losses (like hospital bills and lost wages) but also your intangible losses such as pain and suffering. But how do you put a dollar value on something like...
How to stay safe motorcycling this spring
Spring is just around the corner. With warmer weather will come better riding conditions for motorcyclists. While hopping on your bike and taking to the road can be an enjoyable, relaxing experience, it can also be a dangerous one. That’s why even though we’re still...
Driving safely in Michigan’s winter weather
Michigan winters are not known for being easy. Michigan gets more snow and ice than many other states and knowing how to drive safely in the winter is extremely important. It is tempting to blame the weather for an accident, but the truth is that drivers are typically...
Michigan drivers are still driving distracted despite new law
Michigan drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians who spend even a small amount of time on the road know how common it is to see distracted drivers. People have so many options to multitask through a cellphone and other advanced technologies that it is hard...
Reasons to stay off social media during your car accident case
As you struggle to cope and recover from your car accident injuries, you’ll probably need an outlet for the frustrations that you’re experiencing. For many, social media is a great place to turn to connect with others and unload our emotional baggage. But if you’re...
Key parts of a personal injury trial
Most personal injury lawsuits resolve through settlement negotiations, meaning that both sides avoid trial. But sometimes agreement can’t be reached on settlement terms. When this happens, you need to be prepared to go to trial to fight for the compensation you...