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Semi-Trucks in Residential Neighborhoods – A nuisance, safety issue, or both?

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There are some streets, including those in residential neighborhoods where semi-trucks in Grand Rapids may not drive. Not everyone has received the message, though. Semi-trucks and other larger vehicles that are used to transport goods are a common sight on highways and major roads in Grand Rapids, but what about neighborhoods and residential areas? For those living on Valley Ave. near the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant on Butterworth Ave., semi-trucks traveling along their street is a way of life. Large trucks have been cutting through Valley to reach their final destinations for over five years now, and very little has been done...

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Insurance Considerations for Michigan Same Sex Couples

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Lansing auto accident lawyer Steve Sinas describes how Michigan same sex couples have more defined rights in the insurance context. The legalization of gay marriage by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v Hodges late last month has had a number of implications outside of the family law and domestic relations realm: Michigan same sex couples now have a number of insurance considerations to keep in mind as a result of the High Court’s landmark decision. Steve Sinas, one of our Lansing auto accident lawyers, sat down with Haley Nelson of WILX to discuss a number of the insurance matters that will now...

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Brain Injury Study Challenges Preconceived Notions About Recovery

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Brain injury recovery study shows that cognitive performance can improve with strategy-based training well beyond the year after the TBI is sustained A recent traumatic brain injury recovery study published in the Neuropsychological Rehabilitation journal will hopefully clear up some misconceptions about recovering from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The study was conducted by the Center for BrainHealth at the University of Texas at Dallas. TBIs are among the most common injuries sustained in the United States, with over 5 million individuals currently living with one. These types of brain injuries are not just sustained in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, or semi-truck crashes;...

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Celebrate Holidays with a Bang by Following Local Fireworks Ordinances

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fireworks are often a favorite part of summertime gatherings. However, while fireworks may be fun to watch, they can also be dangerous and cause serious injuries, such as burn injuries and amputation injuries. In fact, since Michigan legalized the use of more powerful consumer-grade fireworks in 2012, the number of people visiting emergency rooms because of fireworks injuries has more than doubled. To keep Michigan residents safe, the use of fireworks is regulated by both state law and local fireworks ordinances. A law passed in late 2018 significantly reduced the number of days consumers can use fireworks. Statewide Michigan Fireworks Law The Michigan...

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Women’s World Cup Head Collision Illustrates Soccer’s Concussion Risk

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Yesterday's head collision between US and German soccer players shows concussion risk in soccer If you watched yesterday’s Women’s World Cup match between the Team USA and Germany, you probably saw the particularly nasty head collision between midfielders Morgan Brian (US) and Alexandra Popp (Germany). While it’s not immediately evident that either player sustained a concussion or other sort of head or brain injury (remember, it can take a few days for symptoms to manifest), many who watched the match cried foul at the amount of time it took before both players were allowed to resume play. Concussions in Sports not limited to...

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