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Improving Safety for Cyclists in West Michigan: The Role of Bike Traffic Lights

Bike Traffic Lights

In recent years, West Michigan cities like Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo have been taking significant steps to enhance cyclist safety. With growing concerns over the dangers that cyclists face in busy downtown areas, these cities are introducing bike traffic lights as a crucial measure to protect riders and encourage more people to take to their bikes. Addressing Cyclist Safety in Busy Intersections According to WOOD-TV 8 News, In Grand Rapids, the intersection of Leonard Street NW and Turner Avenue NW has been identified as a high-risk area for cyclists. This intersection sees heavy traffic flow due to its proximity to the highway,...

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Michigan Auto Accident Attorneys Stephen Sinas and Kevin Komar Obtain Jury Verdict Leading to $2.8 Million Judgment Against Auto Insurance Company

Sinas Dramis Law Firm attorneys, Stephen Sinas and Kevin Komar obtained a jury verdict leading to a $2.8 million judgment against a no-fault insurance company, that wrongfully denied no-fault benefits to a person who sustained severe and ultimately fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident. The verdict was rendered in the case of Estate of Kevin Lindsey, et al v Esurance Insurance, which, after a trip to the Court of Appeals in 2021, has been pending in the Ingham County Circuit Court since 2017. During the week-long trial, Michigan auto accident attorneys Stephen Sinas and Kevin Komar worked together to...

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Importance of Bicyclist Safety and Legal Rights in Michigan

The rights and safety of bicyclists

When Summer begins in Michigan, and the popularity of bicycling is on the rise, unfortunately so does the number of accidents involving motor vehicles and cyclists in Michigan. When a bike is involved in a crash with a motor vehicle, it often results in severe injuries or death. This tragic fact highlights the need to understand the importance of bicyclist safety and legal rights in Michigan. ...

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Michigan Motorcycle Street Legal Requirements and Safety

Motorcycle Legally Driving Down Roadway

In Michigan, there is no better sign of spring and summer than the sound of a motorcycle cruising down the roadway. There’s a lot to consider when riding a motorcycle, including how you do so safely and whether you are following the state’s legal requirements. Grand Rapids motorcycle accident lawyer Tom Sinas went through the basics of Michigan motorcycle street legal requirements in an appearance on Fox 17 Know the Law, where he also offered safety tips for both riders and other motorists who share the road. https://youtu.be/wDjI7DzCzho Who can Ride Under Michigan Motorcycle Street Legal Requirements? In Michigan, those looking to ride a motorcycle need...

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How Medicaid Affects a Personal Injury Case

Under the 2010 Affordable Care Act, the Medicaid program expanded, causing the number of those reliant on the program in the United States to greatly increase as more people became eligible. In a recent appearance on Fox 17 “Know the Law” Grand Rapids personal injury attorney Tom Sinas explains how Medicaid affects a personal injury case....

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Michigan Boating Accident: What Happens If You’re Injured?

Boats Near Marina

With the Great Lakes and numerous inland waterways, Michigan is a boating lover's dream. For many, boating is way of life during the hot summer months. However, while boating is fun, it can also be dangerous. There's always the risk of suffering an injury in a Michigan boating accident.   Michigan Boating Injury Numbers Are On The Rise According to the U.S. Coast Guard, 65 people were injured in Michigan boating accidents in 2016. In total, there were 125 boating accidents last year, with damages totaling more than $550,000. In addition, 38 people died in Michigan boating accidents in 2016. This is the most recreational...

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