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Should states raise speed limits?

In Michigan, debate begins on proposal to increase speed limits to up to 80 miles an hour, following similar legislation in other states It’s a debate that is spanning the country: What is the proper speed limit that will keep traffic flowing but also keep…

By Steven Gursten

/ 5 Feb 2014

Automotive “black box” mandatory by September 2014

Attorneys who litigate motor vehicle accident cases will likely see big changes Automotive “black boxes” tell a story. They’re not always black, and they aren’t always shaped like a box either. They are automotive data recorders that are installed today in most cars and trucks.…

By Steven Gursten

/ 31 Jan 2014

How to cause a car accident from just one beer

If you are sleep deprived and tired, drinking a few beers can be much more dangerous than you think Everyone knows today how dangerous drinking and driving is (and our laws and societal tolerance for drinking and driving has changed considerably since the 1970s). But…

By Steven Gursten

/ 20 Jan 2014

New car technology: The built-in back seat driver

How new Mercedes-Benz-S-Class may help avoid car accidents It’s worth watching what luxury class car makers are doing, because often the new safety technology that first appears in expensive cars over time becomes ubiquitous and found in all cars. And in the case of Mercedes,…

By Steven Gursten

/ 15 Jan 2014

1 in 4 drivers surfing the web behind the wheel, survey finds

I write frequently about all of the crazy ways that people drive distracted, and endanger everyone else on the road. I’ve covered everything from eating spaghetti behind the wheel, to grooming nails, to driving with pets (on their laps, paws on the steering wheel). I’ve…

By Steven Gursten

/ 12 Dec 2013

Application deadline approaching for Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship

Information about the scholarship sponsored by Michigan Auto Law, and who is eligible The application deadline for the 2014 Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship sponsored by Michigan Auto Law is coming up. All applications must be received by December 31, 2013. This annual scholarship was…

By Steven Gursten

/ 6 Dec 2013

An invisible bike helmet?

Here’s an interesting and cutting edge story involving bicycle accidents and safety. A couple of Swedish university students recognized that people weren’t wearing their bicycle helmets because they were bulky, uncomfortable and unattractive. So these students set out to build an “invisible” bike

By Steven Gursten

/ 27 Nov 2013

Lawyer Brandon Hewitt to Grand Rapids teens: “Distracted driving accidents can happen to you”

Brandon speaks to high school students at the Byron center, sharing real stories of distracted driving car accidents Brandon Hewitt grew up in Grand Rapids and has became a successful and well-respected personal injury attorney. He started with Michigan Auto Law as a clerk in…

By Steven Gursten

/ 18 Nov 2013

Traumatic brain injury linked to suicide in young men, studies show

Our society often fails those who suffer mild to moderate brain injury, and our society pays a substantial cost as a consequence. In fact, TBI costs $76.3 billion per year in lost productivity from people with TBI, according to the Brain Injury Association of America. …

By Steven Gursten

/ 16 Nov 2013

TBI survivor, photographer to make documentary on brain injury

TBI survivor, photographer to make documentary on brain injury I read a touching article in the New York Times about a photographer who sustained a serious traumatic brain injury that I want to share today. The story is called, “Photos, Like Like, Blurred and Re-Envisioned.”…

By Steven Gursten

/ 30 Oct 2013

Video: Teen driving on freeway reads book, uses Kindle AND talks on phone

National Teen Driver Safety Week continues. Throughout the week, I’ve been writing about the importance of educating teen drivers on how to drive safely and responsibly — and especially the extreme dangers of distracted driving. On that note, I wanted to share this unbelievable video…

By Steven Gursten

/ 23 Oct 2013

High school student suspended for being a designated driver

Is this really the message we want to send to prevent teen drunk driving? There’s a story that’s all over the news. And as an attorney who has seen first-hand many incredibly tragic serious car accidents involving teen drunk drivers, I was frankly shocked when…

By Steven Gursten

/ 15 Oct 2013