With the increase in businesses that have added delivery service to their offerings over the past few years, I have heard about more and more people (typically teenagers) working as delivery drivers for companies such as Door Dash, Uber Eats and others. Within hours or even minutes, you or your child can be on [...]
In Michigan, the state's drunk driving statute can be found under Section 257.625, operating motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), which means the same thing as driving under the influence or DUI. In Michigan, no person shall operate a vehicle upon a public highway within the state while the person is operating while intoxicated. Operating [...]
Hit-and-run accidents are becoming more and more common and drivers who cause injury to others as a result of their own negligence, indifference or disregard for the safety of those around them need to be held liable for their actions. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by [...]
Like it or not, we all know it’s coming… winter in Michigan. By the time winter hits, most people are prepared with a closet full of sweaters, boots, and heavy coats. This winter, make sure your vehicle is as prepared as you are. Here's a list of things you can do to prepare your [...]
Driver distraction has become one of the most common causes of car accidents in Detroit and throughout the nation. Next to drunk drivers, distracted drivers pose the most dangerous risk to both themselves and the countless number of people having to share the roads with them. The most common driver distractions and dangerous driving [...]
I've written to you before about the change in the Michigan No-Fault Statute wherein you can now elect limited medical coverage as opposed to the unlimited coverage we have always had. Again, I strongly urge you to elect the unlimited medical coverage! Besides that choice, there are other aspects of your coverage that are [...]
When a prospective client calls, one of the most common questions attorneys are asked is, “What’s it gonna cost me?” You may often hear or see ads from personal injury lawyers claiming “no fee unless we win.” At Abrahams Law, that is certainly how it has worked for over 30 years for all of our injury [...]
It used to be a job reserved for teenagers and college students, but working as a delivery driver for companies such as Door Dash, Uber Eats and others has become an incredibly popular job for people of all ages over the past few years. Within hours or even minutes, you can be on your [...]
Some people may think our society is too caught up in technology, social media, and basically always being “on.” Remember the good old days where you could enjoy a great meal and didn’t feel pressure to post it on social media? Or when you could invite a couple of friends over without getting a [...]
With GPS systems, smart phones, and in-dash radio and internet systems, there is no lack of distractions inside your vehicle. High-tech cars have all of the different amenities to keep you entertained, but do they keep you safe? The United States Department of Transportation has issued guidelines to help drivers steer clear of distractions [...]
