The Netherlands tests sci-fi-like safety feature on a stretch of highway It sounds more like the movie Tron than reality, but light-absorbing, glow-in-the-dark roads have replaced streetlight on a 500m stretch of highway in the Netherlands. The road markings were created using photo-luminescent pow
Take a #TrafficSafeSelfie, make a pact to not text and drive and prevent crashes Summer is the deadliest season for young drivers. But telling just one friend about Global Youth Traffic Safety Month could save a life and help change those statistics. The attorneys at…
The promise of a miracle development for car accident victims with spinal cord injury For people with a spine injury from a car accident, something as small as the wiggle of a toe can seem a miracle. So imagine the excitement when a research project…
Driver who fell asleep at the wheel survives farm post through windshield, highlights dangers of “drowsy driving” car accidents I wanted to share this disturbing photo. It’s not being offered for shock value, but to help people understand just how dangerous driving drowsy can be.…
States consider Google Glass bans as safety, distracted driving concerns are raised Google Glass – a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display – has been causing all sorts of interesting legal questions, and considerable confusion, on whether it’s both legal to wear and safe…
Uber is a ride sharing service that has been facing accusations that its drivers aren’t properly insured. And since this is a legal blog, the comments about insurance become important. Not being properly insured translates into putting innocent passengers in danger. It can mean not…
2.4 million people, including 475,000 children, will suffer a brain injury this year March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. But brain injuries are almost a daily reality for me, since as a lawyer I help many car accident victims who suffer life-altering traumatic brain…
Speed kills. As an auto accident attorney, that much is very clear in the cases I see and the people I represent. Today, through technology, some local governments are installing cameras to stop speeding and to better enforce local speed limits. In some areas, these…
It’s a question that law enforcement, government officials, and lawyers who help people injured in car crashes grapple with: How can we prevent drunk driving?
Gov. Rick Snyder is running for re-election, but putting the auto insurance industry before voters makes us question if he’s the right choice First, what’s with the scuba suit? We don’t really get it, but Gov. Rick Snyder announced that he’s running for re-election for…
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…
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.…