Leaving the scene of an accident can carry severe penalties, especially if anyone is injured in the incident. Severe injuries can change misdemeanor charges into felony charges. This blog discusses the charges, fines, insurance implications, and other critical factors when drivers leave an accident scene. If you leave an accident scene for any reason, consult […]
No one plans for a car crash. One minute you’re driving, maybe through a busy Southfield intersection or a quiet Michigan neighborhood, and the next, you’ve hit someone. Your heart races. Panic sets in. Did you just end someone’s life? Are you going to jail? These questions hit like a ton of bricks. If you’re […]
Seatbelts are a lifesaver, so it’s a no-brainer that you should wear them when in a vehicle. This is the law in all U.S. states. However, sometimes you might drive or be a passenger in a car without wearing a seatbelt, leading to penalties like a ticket. This blog looks at the seatbelt law in […]
And How They Happen Anytime your vehicle collides with another car or object, you have experienced a car accident. Car accidents can be minor, like bumping into the side of your own parking garage, or extremely severe, like colliding head-on with another vehicle. Most car accidents fall into certain categories, which we will outline below. Many […]
When you purchase an insurance policy, the rate you pay is determined based primarily on the likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident. Insurance companies base their business model on the hopes that they will not need to pay claims, so if they anticipate that a driver will eventually file a claim, that […]
One of the scariest types of car accidents is one where a car hits a pedestrian. These accidents often end with the pedestrian suffering life-threatening injuries. If you were a pedestrian hit by a car, you probably have a lot of questions about how you will pay for the medical treatment you need. One of […]
There are two classes of liability — and associated insurance plans — in car accident law. “At-fault” car insurance, which is the norm in the majority of states, assigns liability to one party in a collision. Generally, whoever is deemed liable is responsible for covering the expenses associated with victims’ injuries (some state laws are […]
Whether you’re commuting to and from work, taking your kids to school, or running errands around town, you probably spend a solid chunk of your day behind the wheel. We rely heavily on our cars to get us from Point A to Point B, come rain or shine. Because we use our vehicles so often, […]
Drunk driving happens throughout year, but during the holiday season this dangerous habit increases exponentially, putting millions of responsible drivers, and their passengers, at risk. Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can seriously impede your ability to judge distances, see clearly, and make sound decisions, which makes a crash extremely likely. According […]
In a motor vehicle accident, there are several different ways an injury can occur. Even minor crashes can cause significant damage, harming the drivers, passengers, and any surrounding pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. Depending on the type of car accident and the significance of the impact, the injured party might sustain only minor scrapes and bruises […]
