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Three Important Tips to Avoid an Accident on US-127 at I-496

As part of our Understanding Dangerous Roads campaign, we’ve reported before the dangers of an accident on US-127 at I-496. As one of Lansing’s main thoroughfares serving many commuters to the east side of Lansing, downtown Lansing, and city of East Lansing, this interchange sees heavy traffic throughout the day. Shifting lanes, high speeds, vehicles merging from both sides of the freeway, and poor road conditions all contribute to the dangers of this area, and unfortunately, it isn’t likely to improve any time soon. If this area is on your route, keep these tips in mind to help avoid an...

20 March

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Saginaw Broadbent Intersection – Light Installed and Operational

Posted by Steve and Tom Sinas

in Motor Vehicle Crashes

Traffic Light Installed and Operation at Saginaw Broadbent Intersection Sinas Dramis Law Firm

Efforts to Improve Safety at Dangerous Intersection Underway As part of our Understanding Dangerous Roads campaign, we highlighted the Saginaw Broadbent intersection in west Lansing last year. This area is particularly problematic and is becoming more and more dangerous due to continually increasing traffic and nearby residential and commercial building projects on the rise. Traffic Light Needed at Saginaw Broadbent Intersection In our initial assessment of the intersection, we recommended the installation of a traffic light to reduce the number of collisions. With a controlled intersection, motorists can more safely turn onto Saginaw from Broadbent, and vice versa, while fewer drivers will sit in...

20 November

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Semi-Truck Side Guards: Do They Reduce Crash Fatalities?

Posted by lmurphy

in Motor Vehicle Crashes, Safety Information, Semi-Trucks

Michigan semi-truck accident injuries can be devastating, and are often fatal. This is not only due to the sheer weight and size of the trucks, but also because smaller vehicles can slide underneath these large trucks, resulting in even more catastrophic injuries. There are, however, ways to help reduce this type of tragedy, including the use of semi-truck side guards. Right now, long-haul commercial trucks in the United States are only required to have rear under-ride guards. These devices (also called "Mansfield bars" after the death of actress Jayne Mansfield in a rear-end collision with a semi-truck) are designed to keep...

09 November

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Using An Auto Accident Case Manager? Here’s What You Need To Know

Posted by lmurphy

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Under the no-fault law, persons who are injured in motor vehicle collisions can use the services of an auto accident case manager. Basically, a case manager helps injured individuals coordinate their medical care during their recovery. It's crucial that Michigan car accident victims understand the nuances of using an auto accident case manager. Why? Because some insurance companies lead their insureds to believe that they must use a case manager selected by the insurance carrier, or else risk jeopardizing a claim for no-fault PIP benefits. This simply is not true. Here's why. Auto Accident Case Manager Services And The No-Fault Law The services of...

26 October

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Traffic Accident Deaths Spike For Pedestrians, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists

Posted by lmurphy

in Motor Vehicle Crashes, Motorcycles, Wrongful Death

Last year, there were more than 37,000 traffic accident deaths in the United States -- an increase of 5.6% over the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). What stands out among these latest NHTSA findings? In 2016, there was a noticeable uptick in traffic accident deaths involving pedestrians, motorcyclists and bicyclists. Traffic Accident Deaths: Pedestrians, Motorcyclists And Bicyclists There were 5,987 traffic accident deaths involving pedestrians across the United States in 2016 -- an increase of 9%. This is the highest number since 1990. The spike in pedestrian accidents can be attributed to many factors, including more speeding motorists, distracted...

02 October

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Michigan Accident Victims May Face Lawsuits Over Unpaid Medical Bills

Posted by lmurphy

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"[H]ealthcare providers do not possess a statutory cause of action against no-fault insurers for recovery of personal protection insurance benefits under the no-fault act.” ~ Michigan Supreme Court, Covenant Medical Center v State Farm [hr_shadow] A few months ago, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision that could affect thousands of Michigan drivers with auto no-fault insurance. How so? Because the Court's decision involves who can -- and cannot -- be sued for unpaid medical bills after a Michigan car accident injury. Covenant: Medical Providers Can't Sue Insurers For Unpaid Bills In Covenant Medical Center v State Farm, the Michigan Supreme Court held that...

22 September

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I-96 I-69 Accidents In Lansing Average Nearly 100 Each Year

Posted by lmurphy

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The I-96 I-69 interchange in Lansing is a major artery through which hundreds, if not thousands, of motorists travel every day. As such, the interchange has its fair share of fender benders, as well as serious collisions. In the last five years, there were a total of 437 crashes along the interchange, an average of 87 per year. While the number of fatal crashes in the area remains low at the interchange an I-96 I-69 accident in 2015 killed a 13-year-old boy and injured several of the boy's family members, who were thrown from the SUV in which they were...

06 July

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Car Accident While Working? Get Proper Compensation For Your Injuries

Posted by lmurphy

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Suffering a Michigan car accident injury while working can be a very stressful time. Not only are you temporarily unable to earn a living, but you are also most likely in physical pain and may be suffering emotional trauma. In addition to your physical, emotional and financial concerns, you will also need to file certain claims to make sure you're adequately compensated for your work-related car accident. Car Accident While Working: Getting Compensation Basically, there are three primary sources of compensation for a person who's injured in a car accident at work: workers' compensation insurance. no-fault insurance benefits. liability claim against the other...

06 June

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Despite Improvements Saginaw Broadbent Accidents Continue

Posted by lmurphy

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It's not unusual to see or hear about car accidents at Saginaw and Broadbent, which is why this west Lansing intersection has been designated a Michigan dangerous road. Saginaw heading into Grand Ledge (also known as M-43) is an east-west four-lane highway. Broadbent is a north-south two-lane road that crosses Saginaw. UPDATE: Traffic Light Installed and Operational at Saginaw Broadbent Intersection In February 2017, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) once again denied funds to Delta Township to install a traffic signal at Saginaw and Broadbent. According to MDOT, a signal couldn't have been installed until Broadbent is widened. Recognizing the need...

25 April

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Speeding Michigan Semi-Trucks Can Be Deadly

Posted by lmurphy

in Motor Vehicle Crashes, Semi-Trucks

A recent accident on U.S. 23 involving an 18-wheeler and eight passenger vehicles is a sobering reminder of the horrific damage and catastrophic injuries that speeding Michigan semi-trucks can cause. According to reports, the truck driver allegedly caused the nine-vehicle pileup on April 23, 2017. A preliminary investigation showed the driver failed to stop his 2015 Freightliner semi-truck as he approached passenger vehicles that were stopped in a construction area on southbound U.S. 23. Two people in the passenger vehicles died in the collision, while another person who was critically injured died several days later. The truck driver reportedly suffered only...

Three Important Tips to Avoid an Accident on US-127 at I-496

Saginaw Broadbent Intersection – Light Installed and Operational

Semi-Truck Side Guards: Do They Reduce Crash Fatalities?

Using An Auto Accident Case Manager? Here’s What You Need To Know

Traffic Accident Deaths Spike For Pedestrians, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists

Michigan Accident Victims May Face Lawsuits Over Unpaid Medical Bills

I-96 I-69 Accidents In Lansing Average Nearly 100 Each Year

Car Accident While Working? Get Proper Compensation For Your Injuries

Despite Improvements Saginaw Broadbent Accidents Continue

Speeding Michigan Semi-Trucks Can Be Deadly

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