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Serious Motorcycle Accident Injuries Reported After Repeal of Helmet Law

Legislators in Michigan recently repealed the state’s motorcycle helmet law that required all bikers to wear this vital piece of safety equipment. Now, only riders who are 21-year-old or younger must wear helmets. A new study has shown that this has led to more serious Michigan Auto Accident Injuries when motorcycles are involved.

Data indicates that in the two years prior to the change in law, the average insurance claim on a motorcycle wreck was $5,410. After the law changed, claims saw a 34 percent jump in costs to $7,257. According to an article from WSLS News, this was about … Read More

Citizens Speaking Out Against Michigan No-Fault Insurance Caps

May 29, 2013

Some Michigan residents are speaking out against measures being considered by state legislators that could cap the amount of damages an individual can receive for Michigan Car Accident Injuries through the state’s no-fault insurance program.

One individual spoke with FOX 17 News about his experience following an accident that showed just how crucial damage awards can be to accident victims. The Grand Rapids man explained that he was crossing an intersection north of White Pigeon in 2006 when another driver failed to yield the right-of-way.

The two vehicles collided, and the victim was left with serious injuries … Read More

Michigan Slip and Fall Accident Claims Worker’s Life

Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the United States today. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in 2011, a total of 14 percent of all on-the-job deaths were the result of slips, trips, or falls.

Earlier this month, a Michigan Slip and Fall Accident claimed the life of a 43-year-old worker from Muskegon. Reports indicate the fatal incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, May 8^th, at the Rothbury Steel Mill in West Michigan.

A story from WWMT 3 News explained that the victim was contracted by the mill … Read More

New Bill Offers Firefighters Presumptive Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Cancers

Controversy is swirling around a piece of legislation currently under consideration that would allow firefighters to receive Michigan Workers’ Compensation Benefits if and when they develop certain cancers. While some say the law would allow better healthcare coverage for those who sacrifice themselves for the safety of a community, others believe passing such a bill would be a financial burden to many communities.

An article published by the Lansing State Journal told the story of one firefighter whose life the bill could drastically change. The 36-year-old Sterling Heights man went to the doctor four years ago and was diagnosed with … Read More

Detroit Car Accident Claims One Life and Leaves Three Others Injured

May 24, 2013

A teen was killed and three other motorists were left with serious injuries following a Detroit Car Accident last week. Reports indicate the crash happened at approximately 3:20 p.m. last Monday, May 13, near the corner of Michigan Avenue and American Drive in the suburb of Dearborn.

According to an article from ABC 7 News, the victim was in a Ford Escort stopped at a traffic signal along Michigan Avenue. While waiting for a light to change to green, the Escort was hit from behind by a SMART bus. The impact of the collision forced the … Read More