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...
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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...
Dangers teens may face on the road
High school graduations mean that there will be millions of teenagers on the road in Michigan and throughout the country. It also means that teens may be drinking alcohol or using drugs while celebrating the end of their high school careers. Therefore, it is important...
Rain increases the risk of fatal crashes
Many Michigan motorists drive too fast when it is raining outside. While people might think that driving at or above the speed limit in rain is okay, a recent study found that even light rain greatly increases the chance of fatal accidents. The study was published in...
How long does a personal injury case take?
Personal injury cases range in complexity. A standard injury that occurred as a result of a fender bender should be relatively simple to figure out. However, a litany of factors can drag out the process. For example, recently in Michigan, a group of people assaulted a...