Crumbling roads and infrastructure not only pose a burden to taxpayers, but they also account for billions of dollars in other expenses, liabilities and injuries incurred by Michigan residents. In addition to causing problems for motorists, the congested traffic,...
Year: 2019
Substantial financial troubles may allow change in support amount
Considering the rising cost of living expenses, it is not unusual for Michigan residents to find themselves struggling with debts, high taxes and rent or mortgage payments. When juggling a family’s needs and making ends meet becomes a substantial financial burden,...
Michigan lottery jackpot winner must share $80M with ex-wife
Individuals who file for a divorce in Michigan may wish to learn whether their soon-to-be ex-spouse may still have a right to any property they acquire before finalizing the marriage dissolution. Because the Great Lakes State uses an equitable distribution system, the...
3 factors that affect pedestrian injuries
A law enforcement officer may not pull over a vehicle traveling 5 or 10 mph over the speed limit. However, that seemingly minor increase could mean the difference between life or death for a pedestrian. Vehicle speed is just one of the many factors in the equation...
Cars may be less safe for back seat passengers
Michigan passengers who ride in the back seat of cars may not be as safe as those who ride in the front. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more safety technology needs to be added to back seats as auto manufacturers have added it to front seats....
Small business owners and property division in divorce
When people in Michigan decide to divorce, the financial impact can be long-lasting and severe. However, business owners may have unique concerns about their particular situation. A small family business may be the largest asset owned by a couple, and it may also...
Consumer Reports says Tesla Autopilot changes unsafe
Michigan readers may be concerned to learn that Tesla's latest Autopilot software update makes the technology even more dangerous according to a review by Consumer Reports magazine. Autopilot has already been involved in at least three deadly car accidents. Tesla...
Things to never say to an insurance adjuster
Several people in Washtenaw County are lucky to survive a serious traffic collision. The incident that took place on May 15 occurred on US-23 when a semitruck driver fell asleep at the wheel, colliding with the next lane of traffic and sending two people to the...
Ignition interlock bill named after Michigan car accident victims
Repeat drunk driving offenders in Michigan are required by state law to have ignition interlock devices fitted to their automobiles. The devices require that drivers take a breath test before they start their vehicles and prevent operation when alcohol is detected....
What to know about houses and divorce
Deciding what to do with the family home is one of the biggest issues facing most people who get divorced. However, there are questions that Michigan homeowners and others should ask before taking a home in a divorce. The first thing that a person needs to determine...