We know that talking on the phone while driving or texting while driving is distracting. But how distracting is it? According to Car and Driver Magazine, a huge distraction. In a short test they conducted they found that texting and talking on the phone while driving was actually more dangerous when it came to stopping…
Continue reading ›We previously discussed the dangers of distracted driving. Recently, AAA released another study that suggests that falling asleep while at the wheel is also a more common danger than you might think. In the study AAA found that 2 out of 5 drivers admitted to having fallen asleep or nodded off while driving. A staggering…
Continue reading ›You have completed your due diligence in your quest to find a Michigan DUI attorney. You have a meeting scheduled to discuss your case. What information do you need to be prepared to discuss and what documentation should you bring? When you were arrested, you were likely taken into custody and held until your blood…
Continue reading ›Our firm has been instrumental in convincing insurance companies to pay attorney fees as part of the total resolution of no fault claims. Recently, the firm has had many cases settle with the payment of attorney fees as part of the claim. While attorneys do not like to pay those fees, sometimes it becomes necessary…
Continue reading ›How much does it cost the average parent to rear three children from birth to age 18? Some sources say $1 million. However, Anne Dias Griffin, who had three children with hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin, thinks the number lands closer to $1 million per month. Mrs. Griffin made headlines when she claimed that in…
Continue reading ›Michigan veterans may be able to file presumptive claims related to exposure to herbicides from their service in Vietnam. In august of 2010, the VA released a list of over thirty (30) presumptive conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides. The VA also tweaked its rules with regard exposure to these herbicides…
Continue reading ›Recently, a Michigan DUI attorney from SMDA was getting ready for a jury trial on a Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offense. In preparation for trial, he was trying to find some statistics to share with the jury during his opening arguments. He stumbled upon the following information from the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the…
Continue reading ›In about a month, the public commentary period for the new proposed VA regulations will end. There is still time to help our veterans and seniors that rely on non-service connected, improved pension and aid and attendance benefits. In Michigan there are about 600,000 living veterans that can become eligible for these benefits. The proposed…
Continue reading ›Imagine driving home from meeting a few friends for a drink. You felt OK to get behind the wheel and drive home. You had a few drinks, but you know your limit and you definitely did not cross it this time. You are purposely driving under the speed limit careful to keep your car within…
Continue reading ›We know that talking on the phone while driving or texting while driving is distracting. But how distracting is it? In a short test they conducted they found that texting and talking on the phone while driving was actually more dangerous when it came to stopping distances than drunk driving. Other studies have come to…
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