Michigan Vehicle Accidents News & Facts | Scott Goodwin Law

Orange construction barrels on road

As soon as the weather starts to warm up, it’s only a matter of time before Michigan drivers start seeing signs of road work. Maybe it’s orange barrels being lined up next to a road or messages alerting drivers to upcoming road closures, but road construction is an inevitable part of the spring and summer

A car turns into a crosswalk while a pedestrian is trying to cross the street.

Debate around the safety of SUVs has been going on for a long time. For a while, the discussion focused on their tendency to roll over when making sharp turns because of their higher center of gravity. While many newer SUVs are equipped with technology to help prevent rollover accidents, SUVs have also faced criticism

View of the road from the front seat of a car being driven at night.

Driving at night can be very nerve wracking, even for experienced drivers. The reduced visibility that comes in the night can cause problems for drivers of all ages, whether it’s glare from lights in the surrounding area or not enough lighting in general. According to the National Safety Council, only a quarter of all driving

Car crashed into a building.

The safest place anybody should ever be is in their own home. Imagine enjoying an afternoon in your living room, enjoying a relaxing day binge watching your favorite show on Netflix when, suddenly, the unthinkable happens: a car comes crashing into your home. Most people do not expect to find themselves ever having to deal

Truck and a car driving on a snowy road.

Every winter, there’s one question lots of Michigan drivers have: are we legally required to clear the snow off of our cars? The answer to this is yes, under Section 257.677a of the Michigan Vehicle Code. This part of the Michigan Vehicle Code plainly states that a person shall not remove, or cause to be

Insurance adjuster inspects damage to a car after an accident.

Being injured in a car accident is an extremely overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to worry about getting immediate care for your injuries, it’s very common to feel unsure about what you should and shouldn’t be doing. When injuries are involved, people often feel stressed out about unwittingly saying or doing something that

Fogged up window in a car.

Driving during the winter comes with a lot of annoyances. People often have to spend time brushing the snow off their car if they aren’t able to park in a covered area. It takes time for cars to warm up on cold days. That’s not even getting into the changes that people need to make

Car driving fast at night.

When you look back at the early days of the pandemic, what are some of the things you remember most about that time? For many people, that answer might be about how quiet and deserted the streets were because of the stay-at-home orders that had recently gone into effect. With so many people working from

Cell phone mounted on the dashboard of a carl.

Cell phones have become a major part of our day-to-day lives, but when a person is behind the wheel, it’s best for their phones to be kept on silent or set on “Do Not Disturb” mode so that drivers aren’t tempted to look at them while driving. Or, better yet, be kept someplace like a

Teens in car holding bottles of beer.

For many people, when they look back at the time they spent in high school, they might have fond memories of sneaking in some alcohol. Often, when teenagers get a hold of alcohol, they get it from a parent or another adult who simply doesn’t think underaged drinking is a big deal, because they want

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