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Michigan Dram Shop Law – Who is Liable? In every U.S. state, a person who is injured by the actions of an intoxicated individual may choose to bring a personal injury claim directly against the wrongdoer.  And in several states, including Michigan, the injured person may also bring […]

Michigan Single Vehicle Accidents The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute provides that there were 876 fatal crashes in the State of Michigan in 2013, resulting in 947 deaths.  Of those, 510 involved single-vehicle accidents[1].  The driver in a single-vehicle accident […]

Fatal Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents In Michigan On January 11, 2016, a 44-year-old Ann Arbor woman was killed[1] in a crash on I-94. Police were called about 6:30 p.m. on January 11th to westbound I-94 near Ann Arbor-Saline Road for a pedestrian crash with a semi-truck, according […]

The Importance Of Safety Belts To Prevent Injury In Michigan Auto Accidents The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute provides that  the state of Michigan had 876 fatal crashes[1] resulting in 947 deaths in 2013.  The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Traffic Safety Facts [2] (NHTSA) provides that in […]

Five Steps To Take After a Michigan Auto Collision The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning Michigan Traffic Crash Facts[1] provides that There were 876 people killed and 71,378 people injured in 298,699 reported motor vehicle traffic crashes in Michigan during 2014.  Of the 9,909,877 people living in Michigan, […]

What Evidence Is Needed In a Car Accident Lawsuit? With over 2 million injuries caused by automobile accidents per year,1 good evidence plays an instrumental role in determining the outcome of car accident lawsuits. In a car accident lawsuit, you will want to gather as much evidence as possible […]

Recovering For Neck and Back Injuries Caused By a Car Accident Many of the more than 2 million Americans injured in car accidents each year1 suffer neck or back injuries. When an individual in a car accident is injured by the negligence of another driver, he or she is entitled to […]

Holding Aggressive Drivers Responsible For Your Injuries The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports1 that aggressive driving has become a significant issue on roadways throughout the country, and Michigan is no exception. Anyone who regularly drives understands the frustrations that can often accompany trying to get […]

Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Accidents and Injuries Motor vehicles come with airbags in an attempt to prevent as many injuries as possible in the event of a collision. Airbags and similar safety features have saved many motorists from being ejected from a vehicle, from sustaining serious head […]

Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In a Rear-End Collision? A rear-end collision occurs whenever a car crashes into the back of a vehicle in front of it. Many have heard the age-old adage which states that the driver of the rear vehicle is always at fault in a rear-end […]

What Happens If My Accident Was Caused By An Uninsured Driver? Being in an automobile accident can be very stressful for any motorist. Learning that the other driver involved in the accident was at fault but did not have insurance adds even more unnecessary stress, as there is additional concern regarding […]

Liability In Head-on Collisions Of all of the different types of car crashes that may occur, head-on collisions are considered to be the most deadly. The following are examples of negligence that can make a party liable for your losses in a head-on collision:  […]

Legal Issues In Drunk Driving Accident Cases If you have been the victim of a drunk driver, you have the right to hold that driver responsible for the losses you sustained due to the accident. Drunk driving cases can have many different legal issues, however, so it […]

How Are Auto Accident Damages Calculated? The value of a personal injury case arising from an auto accident can range from a few hundred dollars to millions of dollars. In lower value cases, you will likely recover from your no-fault insurance1 company while in higher value […]