The tragic deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and many others saw a reinvigorated and intense debate over policing, especially in relation to Black people. Shortly after Taylor’s killing, Greg Fischer, mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, announced that the city would pay her family $12 million and began a city-wide police reform that highlighted the financial…
According to The Washington Post, 990 people were shot and killed by police in 2020, with thousands more who were victims of excessive force. Obtaining a fair recovery in a case involving any type of law enforcement can be difficult, which is why some of the more minor police incidents involving excessive force sometimes go…
Four-way stop signs can be confusing, even for the most experienced drivers. It’s essential that you know how to navigate these often perplexing intersections correctly to avoid a collision. When a driver approaches an intersection unsure how to handle a four-way stop, they pose a serious accident risk to all parties. The more you understand…
Michigan motorists often must deal with fast and reckless traffic on roads, highways, and interstates. Some of these drivers compensate by trying to keep up with the pace of traffic, which results in excessive speeding. A common misconception is that texting behind the wheel or driving while intoxicated are the riskiest forms of driving. However,…
Michigan is the motor capital of the world—Detroit is even known as “Motor City.” With thousands of cars traveling through state intersections, your daily commute can quickly turn into a tragedy. According to a 2019 report by the Michigan Traffic Crash Facts publication, there were 314,376 reported crashes, 31% of which occurred at intersections. At…
Throughout 2020, dozens of cell phone videos surfaced online of police officers using excessive force against citizens and protesters. While we can establish that putting pressure on an individual’s neck with a knee is excessive force, many people wondered if an officer pointing a gun at them qualifies. As with most legal matters, it all…
In 2020, the nation saw waves of protests against the deaths of countless Black victims of police brutality. Throughout the summer, lawmakers and citizens alike have pushed for police reform nationwide. Fortunately, Michigan lawmakers have since banned chokeholds, limited the use of no-knock warrants, and required stricter “duty to intervene” policies. These reforms have good…
