The Michigan texting and driving law is intended to stop drivers from using a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, make calls, watch videos, or go on social media while they’re behind the wheel. Penalties include fines, community service, driving school and points on their license. The law does allow drivers to … The post Michigan Texting and Driving Law 2024: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Michigan’s distracted driving laws make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone or mobile electronic device to text, talk on the phone, watch videos or go on social media while you’re driving. Penalties include fines, community service, and points on your license. The law includes a “hands-free” exception. The penalties for violating the Michigan … The post Michigan Distracted Driving Laws 2024: Here’s What To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

April 2024 is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It’s an important reminder for us to use this time to save lives and prevent car accidents. Distracted driving is as dangerous as drunk driving. It poses serious dangers for all drivers, but especially teen drivers. The need for a national distracted driving awareness month is vital. … The post National Distracted Driving Awareness Month: April 2024 appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Exposure to diesel exhaust fumes has adverse long- and short-term health effects on truck drivers, such as serious respiratory complications and cancer The post Effects of Breathing Diesel Exhaust on Truckers: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The Michigan cell phone law prohibits all drivers from using a hand-held cell phone to text, talk on the phone, watch videos, and go on social media while they are driving. However, there is an exception for phones that are used in “hands-free” mode. Violators face fines, community service, and points. The law will make … The post Michigan Cell Phone Law 2024: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The Michigan No-Fault medical fee schedule imposes restrictions on reimbursement rates for medical care providers who care for and treat car accident victims. Although the law empowers providers to charge a “reasonable amount” for their care, any amount that exceeds the fee schedule will not be paid. Under the Michigan Supreme Court’s ruling in Andary … The post Michigan No-Fault Medical Fee Schedule: Here’s What To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

In Michigan, if you’ve been injured in a car accident that involved a wrong way driver, then you likely will be able to sue the driver for compensation. Driving in the wrong direction is a violation of both the “designated direction” and “reasonable care” driving safety laws. These types of car accidents are most often … The post Michigan Wrong Way Driver Accident: Who Is Liable? appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

Upper back pain after a car accident is most commonly caused by fractured vertebrae, herniated discs, dislocated ribs, shoulder injuries, muscle strains and sprains, also known as soft tissue injury, and nerve damage. You can recover compensation and economic damages for these injuries. An experienced car accident lawyer can help. If you’ve been injured in a … The post Upper Back Pain After A Car Accident: What You Need To Know appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

U turns are technically legal in Michigan in that state law does not specifically prohibit them, although cities, villages and towns can do so. They must be “made in safety” and not otherwise violate any state or local traffic safety laws. Drivers using this driving maneuver must always yield the right of way to other … The post Are U Turns Legal In Michigan? appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more

The Michigan seat belt laws, which first took effect in 1985, have achieved a usage rate of 92%. It is a primary offense not to wear a seatbelt, which means the police can stop and ticket a driver for not wearing one. There are different rules for the front and rear seat occupants and for … The post Michigan Seat Belt Laws Overview appeared first on Michigan Auto Law ..read more