On behalf of Kline Legal Group, P.L.C. | Aug 8, 2016 | 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...
On behalf of Kline Legal Group, P.L.C. | Jan 19, 2015 | Distracted Driving
As I drove to Kalamazoo today on I-94, I passed the burned-out area where the 133-vehicle-pileup occurred on January 9, 2015 during white-out snow conditions. The chain-reaction crash caused a semi-truck loaded with fireworks to explode. As a result, the highway was...
On behalf of Kline Legal Group, P.L.C. | Jul 2, 2012 | Distracted Driving
Advancements in technology have not only affected internet speed, wireless mobility, and personal entertainment; they have made begun to influence the ways in which drivers handle their cars too. The voice activation systems that are now being put into many new models...
On behalf of Kline Legal Group, P.L.C. | May 5, 2011 | Distracted Driving
In July 2010, the Michigan Legislature passed a law that prohibits drivers from reading, writing and sending text messages while operating a motor vehicle.Violation of this law is a civil infraction and the first offense will result in a $100 fine with subsequent...
On behalf of Kline Legal Group, P.L.C. | Jan 30, 2011 | Distracted Driving
In May 2010, Michigan joined other states in passing a ban on texting while driving. Now some states like New York, Oregon, and California are considering passing laws banning use of mobile phones, iPods, or other electronic devices for pedestrians crossing streets...
