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A Growing Epidemic: Pedestrian Death by SUV

Posted on July 8th, 2018 by Elizabeth

A pedestrian hit by any vehicle is at risk for a fatal injury, but particularly so when an SUV is involved in the auto accident. An investigation by the Detroit Free Press/USA TODAY found that SUVs are the cause of escalating pedestrian deaths nationwide.

What Michigan Drivers Need to Know About Bicycle Accidents

Posted on June 25th, 2018 by Elizabeth

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is working to make Michigan roads safer for bicyclists by installing bicycle lanes on some roads. These lanes are intended to keep cyclists unscathed as they travel about, and they provide alerts to motorists that there will be bike traffic in that area. Increasing driver awareness of the presence […]

6-Year Sentence for Texting Driver Who Killed Teens in Auto Accident

Posted on June 21st, 2018 by Elizabeth

A 25-year-old woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for striking and killing two teenage girls with her car. There was no malicious intent behind this tragic auto accident. Natasha Boggs was simply texting – while she was driving. Distracted driving is an epidemic in this country, and two young women have lost […]

Exploding Cellphone Burns Car and Threatens Woman’s Life

Posted on June 12th, 2018 by Elizabeth

Thurswell Represents Woman Whose Exploding Phone Caused Car Fire and Threatened Her Life Recommended safety measures for drivers include putting your cellphones away when behind the wheel to avoid distracted driving. There have not, however, been any warnings about what to do if your phone catches on fire while you’re driving. A Detroit woman is […]

Should You Sue After a Michigan Bicycle Accident?

Posted on May 22nd, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

Should You Sue After a Michigan Bicycle Accident? Dedicated bicyclists can be found on Michigan roads throughout the year. The warmth of the spring and summer months and the desire to be outside make this method of transportation and exercise even more popular, and more dangerous. There is an increase in the potential for a […]