Michigan Laws for E-Bikes
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get around, or just for fun. But for many people, riding an e-bike instead of a traditional bike can be an even better option. For example, e-bikes are often easier to use for those who have physical limitations that make traditional bikes difficult to use. E-bikes can also make it possible to get around faster
- Published in Michigan Law, Personal Injury
What is Comparative Negligence?
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Negligence is an important part of any personal injury case, whether it’s a car accident, medical malpractice, a dog bite, or a slip and fall. However, there are different types of negligence that could be involved in a case, like comparative negligence. Comparative negligence is a concept where fault for an accident is divided between
- Published in Michigan Law, Personal Injury
School Bus Safety Tips for Drivers
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Fall has arrived and the new school year is fully underway. Even though we’re a bit past back-to-school season and school buses have been back on the roads for a little while now, it’s always a good time to think about school bus safety. Throughout the entire school year, it’s very common to see drivers
- Published in Michigan Law, Tips
Michigan Driving Laws for Construction Zones
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One of the most reliable things about living in the state of Michigan is that, between the spring and fall seasons, you can count on there being lots of active road construction projects throughout the state. Having to deal with construction projects is never convenient, but the repairs are necessary. It’s also necessary for drivers
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What to Know About Michigan’s New Distracted Driving Law
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Traffic fatalities are a major problem in Michigan. Even when people were driving less because of the pandemic, the number of fatal traffic accidents in the state was alarmingly high – and it’s remained high ever since. Bridge Michigan reports that the number of fatal accidents in the Metro Detroit area in 2022 was 25%
- Published in Michigan Law
Aggressive Driving vs. Careless Driving
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Driving can very often be a stressful and difficult situation. People might have to deal with slow traffic and get anxious about running late. People might be upset about something else going on in their lives. A distracted driver might not stop like they’re supposed to. And even if you’re not the one driving aggressively
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What is a Statute of Limitations in a Lawsuit?
- Published in Michigan Law, Personal Injury
What You Need to Know About Michigan Car Seat Laws
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Michigan Bike Laws: What You Should Know
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As the weather warms up in the springtime and early summer, you can always expect to see an increase in the number of bicyclists you see on the road. But over the past couple of years, biking has become an increasingly popular activity. In 2020, bikes were suddenly in high demand as people were looking
- Published in Michigan Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What Michigan Law Says About Shoveling the Snow
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Snow. It’s an inevitable part of Michigan winters. Some years, we might get more snow than others. But even during milder winters, we still get some snow. And when And along with snow comes another chore: clearing it from your driveway and sidewalks. Clearing the snow from your sidewalks and driveway not only helps make
- Published in Michigan Law
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