Most people in Michigan would admit to speeding on the road once in a while, but speeding can be deadly. In fact, studies have revealed that speeding accounts for a large percentage of fatal traffic accidents. How often do people speed on the highway? A recent study...
Fatal motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks are increasing in Michigan and across the United States. In fact, federal statistics show that deadly large truck accidents hit a 30-year high in 2019. Large truck accidents on the rise Large trucks are considered...
A new study has revealed that people in Michigan and other states who suffer from spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop mental disorders. To complete the study, a team examined the insurance claims from a group of people with a spinal cord injury as well as...
The thought of having a car crash is often ever-present in the back of a driver's mind every time they get behind the wheel of their automobile. This degree of concern often increases a few notches when motorists have others, such as their kids, ride along with them....
It's not uncommon for parents, spouses and others to feel some apprehension when their loved ones express an interest in operating a motorcycle. One of the reasons why they often feel this way is because they've likely heard about catastrophic crashes that resulted in...
In 2019, the International Journal of Forest Engineering published a study analyzing fatal log truck crashes between 2011 and 2015. The researchers working on the study obtained the crash data for the 383 log truck accidents during this period from the Fatality...
Dram shop laws exist to hold bars, liquor stores and restaurants potentially liable for injuries and deaths caused by the alcohol that they sell or serve. Thirty states have these laws on the books. In 22 of those states, a business becomes liable for their actions if...
Compartment syndrome occurs when muscle compartments of the leg or arms have increased pressure. This type of situation generally results from an injury such as a fracture of some sort. Bleeding within the muscle can occur, which can cause increased blood pressure. An...
You don't think much of it, but you probably walk through parking lots almost every day of your life. This happens after you park your car at work in the morning (and when you leave). It also happens when you visit the grocery store or shopping mall. And that's just...
Car crashes impact children and adults in different ways. Kids often get hurt in different and often more severe ways than their elders. Back, chest, organ or head injuries and concussions are the most common ailments that children suffer in crashes.Children under age...
