Detroit Injury Lawyer Blog

As a Michigan personal injury lawyer, I know that the vehicle you are traveling in can have a big impact on the possible injuries sustained in a crash. A study released last month by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that many of the first vehicles teens are driving lack important safety features…

An experienced Detroit personal injury attorney knows that often in accidents with faulty equipment, a victim may be compensated for his or her injuries. This week GM announced a compensation fund for anyone who was injured and those who lost loved ones in accidents with GM vehicles containing faulty ignition switches. Detroit Personal Injury Attorney…

Despite the fact that motorcycle fatalities nationwide fell by about seven percent last year, motorcycle fatalities for those without helmets rose nine percent in Michigan. In part, the rise is blamed on the repeal of the requirement motorcyclists wear helmets while riding in the state. An experienced Detroit motorcycle accident lawyer is able to fight…

As loved ones age, it may become apparent they need to give up driving for their safety as well as the safety of those surrounding them. As a Detroit personal injury lawyer, I know many accidents do not stem from any ill will or any harsh feelings nor do they stem from direct carelessness, but…

Auto accidents can be tragic and can have lifelong effects. It is even worse to know that a faulty product may be to blame for a specific incident or accident. This week’s recall addresses an issue with General Motor’s seat mounted side airbags that may fail to deploy in certain instances. For any type of…

As the warmer temperatures approach, it is important to review the many causes of accidents within vehicles. Although many accidents occur as a result of a crash or collision with another vehicle, some tragic accidents can occur when a vehicle is not even in motion. Too many children left within vehicles die every year in…

Alcohol-impaired drivers injure and kill many motorists and pedestrians yearly. According to the statistics released last month, impaired drivers accounted for 31 percent of total traffic deaths in 2012. If you have been affected by injuries suffered at the hands of an impaired driver, it is time to speak with a Detroit car accidents lawyer…

Unfortunately, as a Detroit auto accidents lawyer, the effects of distracted driving couldn’t be clearer. I see people whose lives are shattered due to someone else’s carelessness behind the wheel. Now the state has decided to update laws in an effort to decrease the amount of accidents occurring because a driver is distracted. Experienced Detroit…

Unfortunately, as a Detroit personal injury lawyer, I see a lot of tragic cases that may have been prevented. Last month, a suspected drunk driver ran a red light in Western Michigan, slamming into the vehicle of a young couple and pushing both vehicles into the path of an oncoming semi. The young couple was…

Every year as the temperatures dip, the arrival of hunting and mating season arrives as well in Michigan. The Insurance Institutes For Highway Safety estimates deer collisions cause approximately 1.23 million collisions, 200 deaths and $4 billion in damage yearly. If you have the unfortunate experience of being injured in any serious accident, you may…