Michigan's seasonal weather changes require adjustments to driving habits. Inclement weather can technically occur at any time of year, but the winter tends to inspire particularly harsh driving conditions. Snow and sleet, as well as black ice on the roads, can lead...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Why insurance companies often try to settle fast after a crash
Insurance companies help to take the risk out of driving by providing funds for major crash expenses. In Michigan, most drivers have to carry not just liability coverage but also no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) coverage. In theory, the extra coverage...
Why motorists might encounter a jackknife accident with a truck
Among the most dangerous and frightening collision types that passenger vehicle drivers understandably dread is jackknife accidents. Commercial vehicles jackknife when a truck’s trailer swings out to the side, forming a sharp angle with the cab. Due to the size of...
There are many ways for a car wreck to cause a brain injury
The brain is an incredibly powerful organ, but it is also quite vulnerable. Despite having the skull to protect it during traumatic incidents, like car crashes, the brain is at risk of severe injury when people fall, get struck or otherwise experience severe physical...
Motorist behaviors that cause crashes
Drivers must ensure that they’re operating their vehicles safely. Certain actions pose a risk to a driver and others they share the road with. For starters, drivers must avoid the following behaviors. All drivers should also try to avoid drivers who are showing signs...
4 potential causes of semitruck crashes
Semitruck crashes pose significant roadway risks. When it comes to the causes of semitruck crashes, one must consider various factors that contribute to these incidents, as it’s rare that a single concern causes a wreck. Consider these four key points that can lead to...
Most common car accident injuries
Car accidents can be one of the most frightening experiences in anyone’s life and often cause devastating injuries that can significantly impact people’s lives. While the severity of injuries depends on the circumstances of the accident, it is essential to be aware of...
Truck Accidents 101: Common Causes And Injuries
Trucking accidents are often catastrophic. This is because big rigs are much heavier than traditional passenger vehicles. When the laws of physics are at work and a large, heavy, truck collides with a small, lighter, car, the energy from that truck transfers over to...
Can A Car Accident Cause Flat Affect?
Some crash victims suffer traumatic brain injury that impacts the frontal lobe of the brain. One of the symptoms of a frontal lobe injury may be an altered "affect," which makes the person who was injured-- maybe a family member or friend of yours-- seem less...
Motorcycle Accidents By The Numbers
Riding a motorcycle carries countless advantages. The ease of maintenance, not to mention fuel efficiency, are popular selling points. Yet, with freedom and convenience comes significant risks. Cyclists do not have the luxury of a steel enclosure that car and truck...