It may not be conventional, but yes, you can sue your parent, child, or other family member if their negligence injures you! Several years ago, I represented a sweet, young 7-year-old girl who was severely injured when her mom ran a red light, and their car was hit broad-side. This young girl was ejected [...]
As the school year commences and the roads become filled with the bright yellow beacons of school buses, it’s a perfect time to delve into Michigan’s school bus laws. These regulations are essential guidelines designed to protect our youngest and most vulnerable road users—our children. Understanding and adhering to these laws is a legal [...]
As the temps rise and the sun shows up a bit more here in Michigan, the time has come for motorcycle enthusiasts to hit the road. Michigan’s picturesque roads offer the perfect backdrop for riders to embrace the freedom and thrill of hitting the open road. However, sharing the road with motorcycles requires extra [...]
Regardless of location, extreme weather conditions are one of the main causes of car accidents I handle. Common roadway annoyances such as construction and potholes become dangerous during a serious downpour. Therefore, as the seasons change and spring showers begin to fall, it is important that motorists keep in mind some helpful tips intended [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as, "when individuals commit a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property." A driver traveling at an excessive rate of speed could be considered as an aggressive driver. Should a driver fail to obey a stop sign or red light, he [...]
With Drivers Ed courses filling up as spring approaches, permitted and newly licensed teens will be spending more time on the roads. Unfortunately, the most at-risk group of drivers for a car accident are teenagers, as they are (obviously) the most inexperienced on the road. In fact, they have the highest crash risk of [...]
The news of the Columbus Blue Jackets player, Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother Matthew being recently killed at the hands of a drunk driver is numbing. As an auto accident attorney for over 30 years, I have sat with countless families who were mourning the loss of a loved one; a daughter or son, [...]
In the event of an accident, understanding your rights and responsibilities can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to insurance. If you reside in Michigan, you might have heard about the state’s unique “No-Fault” insurance system. But what does “No-Fault” really mean? In this blog, we’ll break down the concept of Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance and [...]
My legal career is based around representing individuals who have sustained serious or fatal injuries in an accident, and I take that responsibility very seriously. As Michigan temperatures warm up, I’m sure you are seeing that more bicyclists are taking to city streets and sidewalks. Although riding a bicycle is a common and fun [...]
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 [...]
