Witnesses play a critical role in bringing awareness to the long-standing issue of police brutality. The sad truth is that without bystanders raising their voices, recording video, and providing accounts of these incidents, law enforcement’s use of excessive force would go unnoticed. Excessive force can entail different things. Ultimately, it comes down to the officer…
After a car accident, it is fairly clear cut that once fault is determined, either your or the other driver’s car insurance company should cover damages. Crashes happen all the time, but what happens when a friend borrowing your vehicle is involved in an accident? Or vice versa: what happens if you get into an…
With Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s approaching, millions of Americans are planning visits with their families and friends. For those planning on traveling this holiday season, whether it is across town or the country, safety must be a top concern. Drunk driving actually increases during the holiday season, and aggressive driving, excessive speeding, and reckless…
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is a government-appointed agency that “investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws.” Their mission is to support the United States Civil Rights division and uphold various civil rights laws and constitutional amendments—protecting Michigan residents…
Back in early June, lawmakers proposed a bill to ban police use of facial recognition software. Prohibiting the use of facial recognition would make it unlawful for authorities to obtain or utilize surveillance data from biometric systems. This bill was introduced after several cases of false arrests were reported across the United States, including a…
Over the past few months—amid rising racial tensions and police brutality—protesters have flooded the streets of Michigan and across the United States. While most of these massive demonstrations have been peaceful, others have taken a turn for the worse. Violent riots, civil unrest, and looting have brought chaos to communities and put innocent lives at…
Car accidents can be emotionally exhausting, and this feeling can sometimes be compounded when others involved do not cooperate. Usually, out of fear of being at fault, other drivers may be resistant when prompted to exchange insurance information. However, the other party’s personal and insurance information is necessary to file an accident claim. If they…
