How can I stay safe on a motorcycle?
Since the weather is becoming warmer, it is natural to see more motorcycles on the road. If you are somebody who likes to take advantage of the beautiful Michigan scenery by driving around on two wheels, it is important to keep safety in mind. Driving a motorcycle requires a different skill set than driving a car. However, in addition to being…
How do you handle grief after a wrongful death?
After a loved one dies suddenly, you may not know how to handle all the emotions. As you deal with the immediate aftermath of your loved one’s death, it is important to make sure you know how to cope with the situation. When a loved one dies wrongfully, you may want to ignore your feelings and focus on righting the…
Maintaining proper documentation after a car accident
After a severe car accident, most people are in shock for some time. During this period, you may not make the best decisions as it relates to a personal injury claim later on. The nature of shock can mask the symptoms and severity of an injury, causing a person to incur even more damage while they think they are in…
How can I avoid accident with trucks?
Getting into an accident with any vehicle has the potential to be traumatic. However, the bigger the vehicle, the larger the threat. Some of the largest vehicles on the road are semi trucks. If you are driving a regular passenger vehicle, it is important to understand how to drive around these behemoths. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is…
Truck driver fatigue can be a factor in accidents
Establishing fault in an auto accident is important, considering that compensation is often dependent on it. This is especially true after a truck accident in Wyoming, as such collisions typically produce extensive damage and can leave you and/or your family members dealing with extensive injuries. Many come to us here at RJS Law after experiencing truck accidents questioning how drivers…
The link between speed limit increases and road deaths
Speed limits exist so that communities are able to help regulate traffic flow and keep residents and visitors safe, but what happens when cities and towns increase their maximum speed limits? Research shows that when maximum speed limits increase, so, too, do the number of traffic fatalities taking place in those areas, raising important questions about whether it is worth…
How can I prevent dog bites?
Most of us like to believe that dogs are, indeed, Man’s Best Friend. However, the reality is that dogs are also animals, and can attack. Nobody wants to be the victim of a dog bite. Understanding how to avoid dog bite often comes from understanding the body language of a dog. According to Petful, understanding how to deal with a dog in…
Four leading causes of bicycle accidents
Bicycling is an efficient and environmentally friendly way to get around. More and more Americans are choosing to cycle to work or to meet with friends. Cycling is an excellent way to get a daily dose of exercise in an otherwise busy life. However, bicycling can be dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 850 cyclists…
Gathering evidence after a car crash
Motor vehicle wrecks create multiple challenges for victims, from those which are financial in nature to physical and emotional hardships. In order to address these difficulties, many people hold negligent drivers accountable in court. This sometimes opens the doors to compensation that assists in their recovery, especially if they are struggling with hospital bills or lost wages. However, some people…
Serious and fatal injuries linked to chemical in e-cigarettes
Although vaping originally seemed like a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes, reports of serious injuries indicate electronic cigarettes may include serious dangers of their own. An e-cigarette heats liquid to create an aerosol that the user inhales. According to CBS Detroit, one Michigan teen experienced the hazards firsthand when his vaping injury required a double lung transplant. The emergency procedure…