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Personal Injury Accident Lawyer Discusses Crash Avoidance Systems

Posted on February 07th 2012

Our attorney for car accidents is reporting a recent news story found in the Detroit Free Press regarding U.S. decision on whether or not to have crash avoidance systems. According to The Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. might try to pass a law that would mandate every vehicle on the road to have connected-vehicle technology. A system that would help prevent car accident fatalities up to 80 percent.

Some new vehicles already have different devices to help reduce crashes. These devices include:

  • Forward-collision warning
  • Lane departure warning
  • Electronic stability control
  • Automatic parallel parking control
  • Blind Spot warnings

Since 2006, these controls have helped reduce the number of fatalities by 25 percent in the United States.

Other possible solutions the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has considered include:

  • Converting intersections to roundabouts
  • Stronger enforcement of seat belt laws
  • Mandatory helmet use for motorcyclists
  • Lower speed limits
  • Sobriety checkpoints

Our attorneys for car accidents represent victims of Michigan car accidents every day. Serious injuries are frequent outcomes from these accidents, as well as many of times the families of a person is killed in an auto accident.  News that a device could prevent car accident fatalities up to 80 percent is good news, however, there are many different tips a person can follow without a device to help prevent car accidents.  A few of these tips include avoid at all costs distracted driving, that includes, eating while driving, texting while driving, talking on the phone while driving, etc…, make sure that your vehicle is operating safely and works properly, and always use the correct signals when making a turn for example.

Vicitms of auto accident do have legal rights. If you or a family member suffer injuries due to a Michigan car accident, you should contact a attorney for car accidents immediately to discuss your case. Call us now at (800) 606-1717. Our personal injury firm will start working on your case immediately gathering all the evidence and witness statements to win and settle your case.

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Pontiac Hit-And-Run Car Accident Severely Injures Pedestrian

Posted on October 18th 2011

Our Michigan pedestrian accident lawyers are reporting a Pontiac hit and run car accident that took place on Pike Street near Saginaw on Saturday, October 15th around 2 a.m.  According to police, a passerby found the woman lying the roadway. She suffers serious injuries, including a broken femur, crushed pelvis, and back injuries.  According to the woman, she was struck by a “large vehicle.”

I am very sorry to hear about this accident. I hope the injured pedestrian has a fast recovery. (more…)

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Intoxicated Driver Kills Woman In Auto-Pedestrian Accident

Posted on July 28th 2010

Our Michigan personal injury lawyers are reporting a auto-pedestrian accident that killed Dorothy Jean Randall, a 49 year old woman. The accident took place on Monday, July 26th, in the p.m. hours. According to police, Ms. Randall was crossing Veterans Memorial Boulevard when she was struck by a vehicle.  The man driving the vehicle was driving under the influence of alcohol.

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic accident and my condolensces go out to the family of the deceased woman.

Our Michigan car accident lawyers advise accident victims of their legal rights. For this type of accident, the family members of the deceased pedestrian may be able to make a claim for Survivor Loss Benefits. This can include payment of funeral expenses, lost wages, and loss of other services.

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