Our Michigan auto accident attorneys are reporting a fatal Kent County car accident that took place on 18 Mile Road NW near Fruitridge, killing 18-year-old Brittany Snyder, and injuring an 18-year-old passenger in the vehicle.  The auto accident happened on Friday, February 24th, around 1 a.m. According to police, Snyder lost control of her vehicle due to icy road conditions, sliding off the road and hitting a tree. Her vehicle went up in flames due to the collision. Snyder was trapped inside her car when it caught on fire and was killed. The passenger suffers serious injuries due to the fatal auto accident and is said to be in critical condition.

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According to the National Safety Council, there are approximately 12 million automobile accidents every year. Out of those 12 million accidents, an average of 467 people per year die due to icy road conditions. Most snowstorm-related deaths occur at their onset, when awareness levels are lower and lighter accumulations allow for higher speeds. The most dangerous spots for icey road conditions inclue bridges, steep hills, curves, tunnels, brick pavement, groundwater and runoffs. (more…)

Ryan Lennox died in a fatal Jackson car accident on January 31^st from crashing into the bridge before crossing Grand River on Monroe St.  According to police, Lennox lost control of his car. Speed is a likely factor, however, investigators do not know what caused the accident.

Excessive speed is a factor in one third of all fatal crashes according to Smartmotorist.com. Young drivers are more likely to speed than other drivers. Of all drivers involved in fatal crashes, young males are most likely to speed. In fact, the relative proportion of speeding-related fatal crashes decreases with increasing driver age.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident. My condolences go out to the family of the victim. (more…)

Our Michigan car accident lawyers want to bring to attention the risks of not using seat belts properly in a motor vehicle. Using a booster seat lessens the risk of  injury by 50 percent in an auto accident. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents are encouraged to use a belt-positioning booster seat until a child reaches 57 inches, the height at which proper fit in an adult seat belt is expected.

Research has proven the effectiveness of child safety seats. Some of these statistics include:

• Fatal injury was reduced by 71%  for infants younger that 1 year of age
• Fatal injury was reduced by 54% for toddlers ages 1-4 
• Children ages 2-6 years old in child safety seats are approximately 28% less likely to receive a fatal injury
• 284 out of 309 lives were saved in 2009 due to safety seats among children under age 5 in passenger vehicles

 Not taking the proper precautions could be the difference between life and death. “Wearing a poorly positioned belt puts children at greater risk of injuries to abdominal organs, spine bones, and the spine itself,” says Michelle Macy, a pediatrician at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.

We highly advise parents to always use a booster seat for your child at all times while driving a vehicle.  Statistics prove how imperative the booster seat is to the safety of your child.  Take a few extra minutes to belt in your children properly. Our child injury lawyers in Michigan represent parents and their children in car accident cases. If you or your child suffers injuries in an auto accident, contact our office immediately at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan car accident lawyers.

Our car accident Michgian lawyers are reporting a Detroit car accident that took place on the block of 15000 Lahser Road.  According to officials, a vehicle crashed into a Detroit home, killing one, and injuring another. The family escaped the house after the car started on fire unharmed. The driver of the vehicle was killed due to the accident and the vehicle’s passenger suffers injuries and was taken to the hospital.

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. My condolences go out to the family of the deceased victim and I hope the injured victim have a fast recovery without any permanent damages. I am also very happy to hear that the family was able to escape safely and unharmed. (more…)

Our Michigan car accident lawyers understand the dangers of blind spots as many auto accidents occur due to the fact that a driver did not see another vehicle, in other words, their “blind spot.” With a few simple adjustments blind spots can be eliminated or at least minimized. Here a few tips to help elimate blind spots: 

• Learn your head over until it almost touches the driver’s window, and then position the side mirror on the car’s left side so you can just see the rear quarterpannel (the rear of the car) in the mirror.
• Lean your head to the right to align it with the center of the car
• Adjust the center rearview mirror to place it facing the center of the rear window
• While driving notice that a car passing you begins in the center of your rear view mirror. As it approaches you, it moves to the side of your center rear view mirror, and at the same time appears in your side mirror.
• Also notice that your side mirrors now capture a tremendous additional amount of information about what is in the lanes immediately next to your car. Previously you would have to turn your head to ensure no car was in the lanes beside your car before changing lanes.

These changes can eliminate a significant amount of accidents on the road. Saving a life is always worth the effort in changing safety procedures.

Victims of Michigan auto accidents do have legal rights. If you or a family suffer injuries due to a Michigan car accident, call our office now at (800) 606-1717 to discuss your case with one of our experienced Michigan personal injury attorneys. We will start working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence and witness staements to win and settle your case.