Interstate travel is a regular activity for many Americans, whether for work, leisure, or visiting family. However, car accidents that occur across state lines from your home present unique challenges when filing insurance claims. Variations in insurance laws, reporting requirements, and legal jurisdictions complicate the […]
Summer Freedom and the Spike in Teen-Related Automobile Accidents: What the Stats Say
As summer approaches and school lets out, teenagers gain more freedom and time for social activities and travel. However, this newfound freedom also correlates with an alarming rise in automobile accidents involving teens. In 2022, 763 teens lost their lives in vehicle crashes in the […]
The Top Ways That Drivers Try to Shirk Responsibility for Hitting Cyclists
Cyclists are vulnerable on the road, often suffering serious injuries or fatalities when involved in crashes with motor vehicles. In Michigan, there were 1,340 crashes involving bicycles in 2022, resulting in 36 deaths. Although drivers frequently cause accidents involving cyclists, they sometimes attempt to evade […]
What Happens if I am Too Injured to Take Pictures or Exchange Insurance Information at the Scene of a Crash?
Most people know the essential actions to take following a car accident. These steps include contacting the police, notifying your insurance company, swapping insurance details, capturing photos of the involved vehicles, and collecting contact information from witnesses. However, what should you do if you’re seriously […]
Which Cars Hydroplane the Most?
Hydroplaning is a major concern for drivers, particularly during adverse weather conditions such as heavy rain. This phenomenon occurs when a car’s tires lose contact with the road due to a layer of water buildup, especially at high speeds, resulting in a loss of control […]
Who Is at Fault for a Merging Crash?
Merging into traffic, whether onto a highway or a busy street, is a common driving maneuver, but it’s not always straightforward. Merging accidents can happen quickly, often because one or both drivers aren’t sure who has the right of way or how to move over […]
Who is at Fault for a T-Bone Crash?
T-bone crashes, also known as side-impact collisions, are among the most devastating types of accidents on the road. These accidents occur when one vehicle strikes another from the side, often forming a “T” shape with the vehicles. They can result in severe injuries, property damage, […]
Speed Limits in Adverse Conditions: What Injury Victims Need to Know
Winter weather, characterized in northern states like Michigan by heavy rain, snow, and ice, necessitates that drivers reduce speed and exercise increased caution. However, some drivers fail to follow this guidance, resulting in preventable accidents that can lead to severe injuries. In 2022, Michigan drivers […]
Why Underinflated Tires in Winter Are Dangerous
Underinflated tires pose a serious risk to motorists on Michigan roads. Over 25% of cars nationwide are equipped with tires underinflated by at least 8 psi below the suggested level. In 2021, accidents linked to tire issues resulted in 622 fatalities across the country, highlighting […]
Why You Need to Remove ALL the Ice and Snow from Your Car Before Getting on the Road
With heavy snowfalls and icy conditions each winter in Michigan, drivers have a responsibility to drive safely. This means clearing your vehicle of all snow and ice so you can see clearly when heading onto the road. Yet all too often, drivers only take the […]
