Key Points of This Article: Motorcycles, sometimes called motorbikes, bikes, or cycles, have a popular culture in the Midwest. Some have been designed as street bikes, cruisers, sportsters, touring cycles, and mopeds, while others serve as hobby or lifestyle bikes or were purchased as an economical choice of transportation. Each is made for specific purposes. […]
Pedestrians should be able to safely traverse public roads and sidewalks, and yet every year, pedestrians are injured or killed by drivers. In Michigan alone, there were 183 pedestrian fatalities and 1,453 pedestrian injuries in 2021. These numbers are a tragic reminder that every year, Michigan residents are killed and injured while doing something that […]
Earlier this year, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning revisited its Michigan Traffic Crash Facts for the Detroit Metro Area. The area includes Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County. The revised stats include car accident, traffic crash and fatality statistics between 2010 and 2014. The numbers are troubling. In 2014, there was over […]
Key Point of This Article: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe condition that should not be taken lightly. According to the CDC, around 176 people in America die from TBI-related injuries every day. Though some TBIs can be minor, it is still vital that anyone who suffers from this type of injury gets […]
Car accident survivors in Michigan were given a victory in July by the state’s Supreme Court. The ruling states that despite a change in Michigan’s car insurance system in 2019, anyone who was catastrophically injured before the law kicked in can continue to bill their insurance company for ongoing care. What Does the Ruling Mean? […]
The Michigan Supreme Court came out with an important ruling last month. In the case of Wilmore-Moody v. Zakir, the Court found in favor of the plaintiff who was injured in a Wayne County car accident. The case involved a lot of detailed and confusing insurance issues, touching on things like insurance fraud, rescission, and […]
Are you suffering from a headache after a car accident? Headaches can be incredibly painful and may indicate that you suffered from a serious or even life-threatening injury. If you’re currently experiencing a headache that resulted from a crash, it’s best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Here at Lee Steinberg Law Firm, […]
After a car accident, the driver is not the only person entitled to file a claim for their injuries. Passengers also have rights and can file a passenger injury claim–even if they don’t have their own car insurance coverage. But who can they file the claim against? And can a passenger sue the driver in an […]
Michigan is a popular group motorcycling destination, especially during the fall months when the seasonal colors are changing, and there are fewer motorists on the road. Decide on the best Michigan destination comfortable for all and review ride safety guidelines as a group to help ensure the smoothest ride for everyone. When riding as a […]
Semi-trucks on their own can weigh thousands of pounds, and with freight loaded, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. So, when truck drivers get into accidents, like truck blind spot accidents, you can imagine the damage they can cause, especially if the cargo being transported is also inherently dangerous, such as large machinery or […]
