After a car accident, the injuries may leave people fighting for their lives. Prompt medical attention is often the key to preventing further harm. When someone dies as the result of another’s wrongful actions, surviving family members may have a case for a lawsuit to receive financial compensation and a sense of justice. In a recent crash reported by abc12.com,…

If you recently lost a loved one due to the negligence of another party, the law may entitle you to compensation. Though no amount of money can undo the damage or erase your grief, it can help you cover any costs associated with your loved one’s death, as well as financial challenges that may have arisen since his or her…

Whiplash is the result of a sudden, forceful back-and-forth motion of your neck that causes injury and commonly occurs after rear-end collision. There are several symptoms you may experience after an accident that may be the fault of trauma from whiplash.  If you sustained an automobile accident injury and suspect it is whiplash, it is a good idea to gain a better…

A truck accident on the freeway can be devastating at any time of year, but sharing the road with large trucks is especially dangerous during the winter months. A recent accident may highlight the dangers of winter driving, combined with big rigs, for Michigan residents. The Monroe News reported that earlier this month, four semi-trucks were involved in a collision…

The coming of winter brings additional challenges to motorcycle riding. The icy roads make it a problem for motor vehicles of any size to stop, and if you are on a motorcycle, you face an added risk of injury if you collide with a car or truck.  To stay as safe as possible while you ride your motorcycle on Michigan…

Even as the colder winter weather sets in, many residents Michigan continue to get outside to walk their dogs, go for a run or stroll through the town and take in the holiday decorations. Even walking across a parking lot makes a person a pedestrian until they are safely inside the building they were planning to go to. These scenarios…

While not everyone in Michigan is a driver, everyone is, at some point, a pedestrian, whether they are walking across a parking lot, walking to the bus stop or walking to work. No matter where they are, pedestrians are at risk of a collision with a vehicle. Accident statistics According to the Michigan State Police’s Criminal Justice Information Center, in…

After a long summer riding season, you are probably about ready to winterize your motorcycle and park it until the snow melts in Michigan. You do not have to say goodbye to your hobby completely, though. If you have been riding with old, damaged or ineffective safety gear, winter is a great time to replace essential pieces.  While Michigan law…

With Daylight Saving Time soon ending and winter weather approaching, driving in Michigan becomes considerably more hazardous than usual. And more hazards mean more car crashes, which in turn means more chances for you to suffer catastrophic injuries in a car crash, such as a spinal cord injury that could leave you permanently partially or totally paralyzed.  To understand SCIs…

When Michigan drivers like you hit the road, you anticipate getting to your destination safely. Unfortunately, because of the unpredictability of other drivers, that may not happen. Today, we will take a look at broken wrists, which are just one type of the injuries drivers like you suffer from every day due to the actions of other motorists. Mayo Clinic…