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MI Drunk Driving – Employer of Michigan Drunk Driver May Be Liable For Fatal 2005 Accident

Posted on December 7, 2010 by abrahamslaw

One does not need to be a top personal injury lawyer to know that driving while intoxicated can have devastating and deadly consequences. The influence of alcohol, drugs, or both, impairs a motorists’ ability to control a vehicle, often ending in unfortunate accidents causing serious personal injury or death. If the impaired driver causes an accident that results in the injury of others, it is likely that the motorist will be held legally accountable. Continue reading →

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MI Pedestrian Accident – Ann Arbor Using HAWK Signal to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents in Busy Intersections

Posted on November 30, 2010 by abrahamslaw

To prevent pedestrian accidents on busy Michigan streets, Ann Arbor has recently implemented a new High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal to help those on foot cross the street safely. Continue reading →

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MI Medical Malpractice – Michigan Woman Receives $3M Settlement For Brain Injury Due to Medical Error

Posted on November 22, 2010 by abrahamslaw

A Michigan woman received $3 million in settlement after an anesthesia assistant performed an unapproved epidural causing traumatic brain injury, that has left her permanently disabled. Continue reading →

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MI Car Accident – How Michigan Residents Can Be Victorious in the Fight Between Auto v. Deer

Posted on November 15, 2010 by abrahamslaw

The state of Michigan has booming wildlife, including a deer population that had quadrupled to 1.8 million since 1970. While this information may be music to a hunter or nature enthusiast’s ears, growing numbers of deer can also results in devastating accidents causing significant personal injury or death. Here’s what you need to know to avoid auto-deer crashes in Michigan this fall. Continue reading →

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MI Auto Accident – Michigan Lawmakers Push Safety on the Roads For Elderly and Teen Drivers

Posted on November 10, 2010 by abrahamslaw

Michigan lawmakers and safety advocates have their eye on two groups of motorists as the winter season approaches, elderly and teen drivers. While older motorists are more likely to wear a seat belt and less likely to drive drunk, the injuries they sustain in car accidents in much greater then younger drivers. Teens behind the wheel are also at risk–adolescent motorists are less likely to wear a seat belt and more likely to drive drunk and/or have multiple distractions that can cause crashes. Continue reading →

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MI Safety Tips – Fire Safety Advice Every Michigan Resident Should Know This Holiday Season

Posted on November 3, 2010 by abrahamslaw

As the holiday season approaches, many Michigan residents will put up decorations to celebrate. However, if not completely careful, these items can cause serious fire accidents, resulting in personal injury or death. Here are some holiday safety tips that every Michigan resident should know before decorating their home and business. Continue reading →

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MI Work Site Accident – Michigan Worker Sustains Brain Injury in Tree-Cutting Accident

Posted on November 2, 2010 by abrahamslaw

A worker sustained traumatic brain injuries after a lift being used to cut tree limbs malfunctioned and imploded. The employee was rushed to UM Hospital in Ann Arbor, while state police continue to investigate the cause of the work-site accident. Continue reading →

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MI Drunk Driving – Michigan “Super Drunk” Law Enforces Stricter Penalties on Motorists This Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2010 by abrahamslaw

Starting October 31st, a new law will be enacted in Michigan enforcing harsher penalties for motorists caught driving while “excessively intoxicated.” Under the new legislation, any person with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 or higher is considered “super drunk” and will face life-changing consequences as result. Continue reading →

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MI Safety Matters – Auto Accidents in Michigan Avoided By Lane Departure Warning System

Posted on October 19, 2010 by abrahamslaw

Researchers from The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and the Takata Corporation have developed new technology that allows both motorists and commercial truck drivers to be aware of their surrounding traffic environment, as well as their position within their lane. It is hoped that the integrated-warning systems will improve overall highway safety in Michigan, helping avoid gruesome auto accidents. Continue reading →

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MI State Law – Michigan Supreme Court Overturns Ruling Favoring Auto Accident Victim

Posted on August 3, 2010 by abrahamslaw

In a precedent-setting decision, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned a previous ruling set in 2004 that prevented thousands of people injured in car accidents from receiving just compensation for pain and suffering. Fortunately, the new ruling will allow those affected by devastating accidents to account for ALL of their losses! Continue reading →

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