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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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…
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. …
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.”…
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…
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…