Key Points of This Article: What Should I Do If Injured in a Hit-and-Run in Detroit, Michigan? Any time you are involved in a car or truck crash as a motorist, pedestrian, or bicyclist, it is likely to be a scary and frustrating experience. This is especially true when the driver responsible speeds away from […]
A Pedestrian accident is tragic and devastating. More than 80% of pedestrians who are hit by drivers end up dying or suffering from serious injuries. In Michigan alone, more than 100 pedestrians die in traffic accidents every year. While these incidents can happen by accident, they are most often the result of negligent drivers and […]
People often assume that if a pedestrian is injured, the vehicle driver is automatically at fault. But in cases involving alcohol, the lines can blur, especially when a pedestrian is drunk. In Michigan, these incidents involve complex determinations of fault that take the actions of both parties into account. Knowing the ins and outs of […]
In Detroit, the streets can be dangerous for pedestrians. Every year, dozens of people are struck by vehicles while walking to work, running errands, or simply getting some exercise, and many of those crashes result in severe injuries or fatalities. The problem isn’t new, but it has gotten worse over the years. A 2022 report […]
Key Points of This Article: Be on The Lookout for Dogs, Doorsteps, and Drivers this Halloween Night While this year’s Halloween activities may look a bit different for Michigan families due to COVID-19, the same trick-or-treat dangers will be lurking for those who choose to dress up in their favorite costume and gather candy. Michiganders […]
Key Points of This Article: Motorcycle Insurance Options That Best Protect Injured Riders According to the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning, nearly 260,000 motorcycles are registered in Michigan each year, resulting in about 2,750 crashes. Motorcycle accidents often involve some of the worst-case scenarios and injuries, including catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries that […]
Key Points of This Article: Though the term jaywalker might seem to imply that the pedestrian is automatically at fault, this isn’t always the case. While jaywalking is illegal, drivers still have a duty to pay attention and remain alert in case anyone walks into the road. That being said, what happens when a truck […]
Beware of These Common Bike-Car Collisions Crash reports from local and state police are serving as good enough evidence that Michigan motorists are not really understanding the accident risks they are creating when sharing the road with bicyclists. Nearly 2,000 cyclists were injured on Michigan roads last year and the number of cyclists killed almost […]
Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise During Summer Months With more discretionary travel time for vacations, festivals, road trips, summer get-togethers, and outdoor exercising, mixed with more drivers and pedestrians seen with the cell phone’s iconic hold, pedestrian accidents often see a hike in the summer months creating havoc on the roadways and lifelong personal injuries. […]
In February of 2019, The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released a preliminary report addressing the several causes for the increase in pedestrian fatalities nationwide. The report shows the number of pedestrians killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2018 was 6,227, the largest increase in more than three decades. Many factors contributed to the rise […]
