INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT SAFETY: SMART HELMETS,...
From smart home systems to lightning-speed computers to automobiles with advanced safety features, we rely on technology to improve many areas of our lives. Assistive driving equipment such as blind...
View ArticleLABOR DAY SAFETY TIPS: HOW TO SURVIVE ONE OF THE YEAR’S MOST DANGEROUS WEEKENDS
Labor Day weekend is a popular time for getting together with nearby friends and family or loading up the car for one last summer getaway. Unfortunately, it is also one of the deadliest weekends of the...
View ArticleBE GHOULISH…NOT FOOLISH: SAFETY TIPS FOR A HAZARD-FREE HALLOWEEN
You don’t have to be a kid to love Halloween. Dressing up as your favorite character or superhero, decorating the lawn with witches and spiders and splurging on treats is fun at any age. However, the...
View ArticleNEW MICHIGAN CAR SEAT LAWS
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for children under 13, according to data from Michigan State Police. The good news is that using the proper car seat, booster seat or seat belt can help...
View ArticleIT’S TAX TIME: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT WRITING OFF INJURY RELATED EXPENSES
While taxes are a necessary part of life, many people overpay by failing to take deductions allowed under IRS regulations. Medical expenses are a prime example. While writing off allowable expenses can...
View ArticleMICHIGAN HAS A NEW FLEX ROUTE AIMED AT LOWERING CAR ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
Flex routes are an effective, cost-efficient way to ease congestion during peak drive times, reduce car accidents and resulting injuries, while also improving overall traffic safety. However, they can...
View Article“OPERATION GHOST RIDER” TARGETS DISTRACTED DRIVERS IN MICHIGAN
Distracted Driving Awareness Month may have come to a close, but efforts to crack down on inattentive motorists intensified in April with the implementation of “Operation Ghost Rider.” This statewide...
View ArticleBOATING ACCIDENT? WHAT EVERY BOATER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MICHIGAN BOATING LAWS
With more than 11,000 inland lakes and 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline, Michigan is a veritable paradise for boaters. However, before taking the first voyage of the season, it pays to be familiar...
View ArticleIT’S NATIONAL BIKE MONTH: WHAT EVERY CYCLIST SHOULD KNOW ABOUT BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
May is National Bike Month, the perfect time to check those tires and start enjoying the longer days and temperate spring weather. Whether you ride your bike to work, for exercise or just for fun,...
View ArticleTAKING A MEMORIAL DAY ROAD TRIP? HOW TO AVOID A CAR ACCIDENT ON THIS...
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer, and travel this year is expected to hit an all-time high. AAA predicts a record 34.9 people nationwide traveling by car between Thursday,...
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