In just 18 counties in mid-Michigan, there are over 85,000 licensed drivers with an endorsement for motorcycles. It's easy to see why the state's Senate declared May to be motorcycle safety awareness month. Data from the state's Office of Highway and Safety Planning...
Month: May 2018
Rising pedestrian deaths could be due to SUV popularity
Since 2009, pedestrian deaths have risen 46 percent. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these fatalities now account for 16 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities.In 2016, which is the last year data is available for,...
Always see a doctor after a car accident
Experiencing a car accident is often far more damaging to victims than they may immediately realize. Even a relatively small accident is potentially harmful, sometimes leaving victims significantly injured.Numerous injuries you might sustain in a car accident are not...
Handling insurance disputes following a car accident
Being involved in a car accident in Rochester, Michigan, is never easy. There's so much that you need to take care of afterward involving insurance claims. If you are injured, that gives you even more to take care of due to rehab, recovery and medical claims. Here are...
Head injuries can cause personality changes
Amy Schumer's character in the movie I Feel Pretty experienced an uncharacteristic surge of confidence after injuring her head exercising. While this is the stuff of great comedy, similar consequences -- while rare -- have been known to occur.Traumatic brain injuries...