Michigan winters come with a lot of snow, ice, and slush. Understanding state snow removal laws, including clearing snow from vehicles, is essential....
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Federal laws and sexual abuse laws in Michigan aim to help protect people from assault in addition to strengthening a victim's course of redress....
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As kids hit the field or court for another season, it's important coaches, players, and parents understand Michigan youth concussion law....
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In some Michigan car accidents, fault isn't necessarily 100% clear. Under comparative negligence, the conduct of both drivers is factored into potential recovery on behalf of the injured person....
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Learn about Michigan's rules, regulations, and laws for off-road vehicles (ORVs)....
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Federal prosecutors in Detroit recently announced guilty pleas and indictments of lawyers and others engaged in the alleged illegal solicitation of personal injury clients and selling of police reports....
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Legislation for an Address Confidentiality Program was recently signed into Michigan law by Governor Whitmer after passing in the state House and Senate to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. This legislation plan allows for victims to obtain alternate identification (ID) numbers and a substitute address on official documents to keep their actual physical address confidential. Thirty-seven other states have similar programs in effect, and we are glad to see Michigan join in on providing these additional layers of protection for victims and their families. However, we also recognize a few shortcomings of this legislation...
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Michigan has strict drunk driving laws in order to keep residents safe. Read up on these laws, as well as the financial repercussions of doing so....
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It should come as no surprise to learn that study upon study show that seat belts save lives. In fact, 39% of victims killed in motor vehicle collisions last year were not wearing their seat belt, and car crashes are sadly the leading cause of death in children ages 1-13. The Michigan State Police have found that wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of fatal injury to front-row occupants of a vehicle by 45% and keeps passengers secure within the vehicle during a collision. In efforts to improve safety, the MSP run an annual seat belt enforcement period, commonly...
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Have a teen in driver's training? This guide walks parents through the licensing process and which steps in that process trigger insuring a teenage driver....
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