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Traffic Accident Deaths Spike For Pedestrians, Motorcyclists, Bicyclists

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

19 April

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Recent Uptick In Pedestrian Accidents Triggers Safety Concerns

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Pedestrian accidents are in the spotlight once again, after two Lansing men were struck by vehicles within a matter of days. Both victims were crossing the same area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in south Lansing. One man died from his injuries, while the other was hospitalized with critical wounds. According to the Lansing Police Department (LPD), the victims were not using the crosswalk. It is notable that the area where the men were struck is a five-lane road that does not have a pedestrian crosswalk for more than a half mile (between West Holmes Road and West Mount Hope Avenue). As...

13 April

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I-94 US-127 Accidents In Jackson

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[vc_row triangle_shape="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Michigan Dangerous Roadway: I-94 & US-127 Interchange Over the last five years, it wasn't uncommon for a crash to occur along the I-94 & US-127 interchange, only adding to its resume as a dangerous road in Michigan. From January 1st, 2016 through December 31st, 2020 there were more than 541 crashes in that area, an average of more than 100 per year. Those statistics follow 154 in the area in 2015, which included a crash in June that was a catastrophic nine-vehicle pileup including three jackknifed semi-trucks. The crash sent 11 people to the hospital.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner css=".vc_custom_1636661149296{background-color: #ededed !important;}"][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image="29773" img_size="medium"...

12 April

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How Inexperienced Truck Drivers Cause Accidents

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Inexperienced truck driver accidents happen more often than you think. Recently, a truck driver created havoc in a Cincinnati neighborhood, taking down utility poles, hitting garbage cans and damaging buildings. The driver, who had been on the job for only three weeks, had re-routed his truck onto a local road because he had missed his exit. The police cited the driver for "failure to maneuver." Luckily, no one was injured in that semi-truck accident. However, reports like this show how inexperienced drivers can cause truck accidents, and why little experience is often a factor in truck accidents in Michigan. Inexperienced Truck Driver Accidents While...

11 April

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New Study Links Trucking Accidents And Unhealthy Drivers

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Trucking accidents and unhealthy drivers go hand-in-hand, according to a new study* that finds truck drivers with certain medical conditions have a much greater chance of being in a crash. It can be challenging for truck drivers to lead a healthy lifestyle, especially those who operate semi-trucks, drive long distances and often spend weeks at a time on the road. Drivers frequently sit for hours behind the wheel, have less-than-ideal sleeping conditions and find it difficult to eat nutritious meals and exercise. The study's conclusion? The worse a truck driver’s health, the more likely the driver will be in a truck accident. The study, conducted...

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

Recent Uptick In Pedestrian Accidents Triggers Safety Concerns

I-94 US-127 Accidents In Jackson

How Inexperienced Truck Drivers Cause Accidents

New Study Links Trucking Accidents And Unhealthy Drivers

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