We all know that even seemingly minor falls can be more dangerous for older people than younger ones. Older people are more likely to fall for a number of reasons. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you count on the staff there to do everything possible to minimize your family member's risk of falling.
No-fault insurance reform may not pass savings onto drivers
Michigan makes it relatively easy to work out how to recover from a car accident. The state makes it a requirement to have a form of insurance that makes it irrelevant who caused a crash or how it was caused beyond a possible criminal act. But things are changing with a new law from Lansing.
Some tips for staying safe in parking lots
This time of year, we can't always find a parking space close to the building we're going into. We may have to walk some distance. If it's dark, snow is coming down around us or we're juggling multiple packages, it can be difficult to see every car that's pulling out from their parking space around us. Too often, the driver doesn't see us.
Will the no-fault insurance changes impact your medical claim?
Michigan's automobile liability insurance system has long been one of the most expensive in the country. Drivers across the state had to trade affordability for the depth of coverage offered by Michigan no-fault policies. No-fault policies have long covered the medical costs of the policyholder regardless of fault, ensuring that people receive medical care even if the other driver doesn't have insurance.
Federal consumer agency: Major retailers sold recalled products
Even consumers who follow the news closely can't be aware of every product recall that impacts them and their family. People often assume that when companies or the government recall products due to safety issues, they are immediately removed from shelves and online inventories. While that's the way things should ideally work, it doesn't always happen.
