Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of driving. While some car accidents are unavoidable, others are due to negligent driving. Whether the car accident is minor or multiple cars are totaled, any accident can result in serious medical injuries. These can lead to...
Year: 2016
Reducing the risk of car accidents for teens
Teeenagers die in traffic accidents far too frequently in Michigan and around the country. As the most inexperienced drivers, they are three times likelier to be killed in motor vehicle collisions than are people of other age groups. Parents can take steps to...
Benefits of having a money talk before marriage
Money can play a large role in whether a marriage succeeds or fails. Therefore, Michigan couples should talk about what assets that they are bringing into the marriage, what debts that they are bringing into the marriage and who will be paying those debts. It is also...
Transportation Department plans to reduce vehicle crashes
Deaths from motor vehicle accidents are on the rise throughout the country. In 2015, there was a traffic fatality increase of 7.2 percent compared to the previous year. Preliminary estimates for the first half of 2016 show another increase of 9 percent compared to the...
Co-parenting coordinator FAQs
If you and your child's other parent are no longer romantically connected, you are likely experiencing some challenges related to your co-parenting situation. Co-parenting can be a uniquely tricky relationship to navigate peacefully. As a result, it is important to...
Cyclist liability for serious auto accidents
Every time an individual travels on a road in America, he or she takes a risk. Although road travel is relatively safe, car accidents still claim a staggering number of lives each year. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 35,000...
Financial health after a divorce
When Michigan residents go through a divorce, they must figure out how to transition to single life. If they have become too attached to certain marital assets and fail to think about their financial future, they may end up in a precarious financial situation once...
Bicyclists must keep both hands on handlebars
Distracted driving is the number one cause of accidents according to the Michigan State Police website. When you are riding your bike, under Michigan State laws, you are a bicyclist but you are also considered a "driver." This means bicyclists must obey the rules of...
Alarming facts about distracted driving
Distracted driving is a deadly plague on American roads. According to Distraction.gov, 3,179 people were killed in vehicle accidents as a result of distracted driving. The first thing that comes to mind with regards to distracted driving is texting. While this is one...