When Michigan business owners get a divorce, it may be necessary to determine what portion of the business the other spouse is entitled to claim. The first step in this process is to get the business appraised. An accurate appraisal will take more than just the...
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Key aspects of a business during divorce
A divorce can be an emotional and trying time. You have to consider several different elements, including finances and various financial contributors. For those with a business, this can be more challenging than a regular divorce. It is good to understand and address...
Car accidents pose a major threat to global public health
Car accidents aren't only a serious safety concern for people in Michigan. The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning about the threat that traffic collisions pose to people around the world. At a global level, vehicle crashes are now the leading cause of death...
ZF gathers safety data on external airbags
New safety data regarding the emerging technology of external airbags is out from the ZF Group, a car parts manufacturer. Michigan drivers should know that these airbags, in the event of a side impact crash, could lessen the severity of occupant injuries by as much as...
Organizations release advice for winter driving
Winter driving in Michigan means sometimes icy and snowy roads, reduced visibility and cold. It can also mean a greater risk of accidents, as hazardous weather conditions make it harder to drive safely. The National Safety Council has released recommendations for...
Automatic braking makes cars safer, according to study
Michigan residents who have vehicles with automatic braking features may be in less danger of getting into an accident. This is according to a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study. It looked at General Motors vehicles of various sizes and styles from...
Tips for drivers and pedestrians to prevent accidents
Michigan residents may be interested to learn that there was an increase in pedestrian fatalities in 2016. There were 5,987 reported pedestrian deaths in that year. In order to reduce pedestrian deaths, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides...
3 things you may not know count as distracted driving
With the rise in technology use the past decade, laws are trying to catch up to ensure safety, especially on the road. Distracted driving is an increasingly common cause of motor vehicle accidents. Drivers use their cellphones not only for talking and texting but also...
Nighttime driving can be dangerous
Every year, people in New York associate the fall season with the changing times; Daylight Saving Time comes to an end in November 2018. As time changes reflect shorter winter days, drivers may also experience the dangers that come with fatigue, night vision and rush...
Teen driver safety
Car accidents are a major cause of injuries and death in Michigan and around the country. Teen drivers pose a greater risk on the road than more experienced ones because they have not had as much practice controlling a vehicle in different situations. A program called...