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19-Month-Old Girl Killed in Kent County Crash; Police Say Alcohol or Drugs May Be a Factor
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19-Month-Old Girl Killed in Kent County Crash; Police Say Alcohol or Drugs May Be a Factor

A 19-month-old girl died in a Kent County crash after reports of erratic driving. Police say alcohol or drugs may be a factor. The family's civil rights, explained.

Apr 29, 2026
Speeding Driver Destroys Detroit Family's Home at Puritan and Harlow, Sparking Fire and Displacing a Woman, Her Son, and Her Elderly Father Battling Cancer
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Speeding Driver Destroys Detroit Family's Home at Puritan and Harlow, Sparking Fire and Displacing a Woman, Her Son, and Her Elderly Father Battling Cancer

A speeding Ford Fusion crashed into a home at Puritan Avenue and Harlow Street on Detroit's west side on April 27, 2026, struck a gas meter, and started a fire. Three people inside escaped. A woman who cares for her son and her cancer-stricken father lost nearly everything. The Michigan Legal Center explains the family's full legal rights against the at-fault driver.

Apr 28, 2026
Comparative Fault in Michigan Car Accidents: What Happens to Your Claim When You Were Partly at Fault
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Comparative Fault in Michigan Car Accidents: What Happens to Your Claim When You Were Partly at Fault

The insurance adjuster said you were partly at fault, so your case is worth less than you think. Maybe nothing. What they did not explain is that Michigan law allows you to recover even when you share some blame, as long as your share stays at 50 percent or under. Here is exactly how the rule works, where adjusters misuse it, and what your claim is actually worth.

Apr 23, 2026
46-Year-Old Cascade Township Man Killed After Vehicle Strikes Tree and Catches Fire; iPhone Alerted Deputies Before 911 Calls Were Made
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46-Year-Old Cascade Township Man Killed After Vehicle Strikes Tree and Catches Fire; iPhone Alerted Deputies Before 911 Calls Were Made

A 46-year-old Cascade Township man died April 22, 2026, when his vehicle struck a tree and caught fire near Buttrick Avenue and Ashwood Drive in Kent County. His iPhone sent an automatic crash notification to deputies before any 911 calls. Michigan Legal Center explains wrongful death rights, iPhone crash data as evidence, and what the family needs to do now.

Apr 23, 2026
MSP Trooper Pulls 15-Year-Old from Burning Stolen Truck After Crash at Outer Drive and Evergreen in Detroit; Innocent Driver Also Struck
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MSP Trooper Pulls 15-Year-Old from Burning Stolen Truck After Crash at Outer Drive and Evergreen in Detroit; Innocent Driver Also Struck

A 15-year-old drove a stolen Ford pickup into an innocent motorist at Outer Drive and Evergreen in Detroit at 5 a.m. on April 20, 2026. The truck caught fire. An MSP trooper pulled the teen from the flames. Michigan attorneys explain the legal rights of the driver who was hit, including no-fault PIP, negligence claims, and parental liability under MCL 600.2913.

Apr 20, 2026
Driver Killed, Passenger Critical After High-Speed Crash into Construction Vehicle on Lodge Freeway Near Wyoming in Detroit
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Driver Killed, Passenger Critical After High-Speed Crash into Construction Vehicle on Lodge Freeway Near Wyoming in Detroit

A 23-year-old driver died and a 30-year-old Southfield man was left in critical condition after a high-speed crash into a construction vehicle on Detroit’s Lodge Freeway near Wyoming on April 19, 2026. Michigan State Police are investigating.

Apr 20, 2026
Serious Crash on 9 Mile Road Between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren Leaves One in Critical Condition
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Serious Crash on 9 Mile Road Between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren Leaves One in Critical Condition

A serious crash on 9 Mile Road between Ryan and Dequindre in Warren left one person in critical condition on April 8, 2026. Michigan car accident attorneys explain what injured victims and families need to know.

Apr 8, 2026
What to Do After a Car Accident in Michigan: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
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What to Do After a Car Accident in Michigan: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Michigan gives you a three-year window to file a car accident lawsuit. Insurance companies use every day of it to build their case against yours. This guide walks you through exactly what to do in the hours after a crash, from what to say to the police to why you should never give a recorded statement without an attorney. Michigan's No-Fault law is complicated. The steps to protect your claim are not.

Apr 2, 2026
An Eastbound Driver Crossed the Center Line on M-25 in Hampton Township. Two People Are Seriously Hurt. This Is What Comes Next.
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An Eastbound Driver Crossed the Center Line on M-25 in Hampton Township. Two People Are Seriously Hurt. This Is What Comes Next.

An eastbound driver crossed the centerline on M-25 in Hampton Township Monday and hit an oncoming vehicle head-on. Both drivers are seriously injured. The driver who was in the right lane did nothing wrong. Michigan law already has answers for what comes next. The Michigan Legal Center explains.

Apr 1, 2026
A Driver with a Suspended License Fled Police, Ran a Stop Sign, Rolled His Car into a Saginaw House, and Put Two Officers in the Hospital. This Is What Michigan Law Says Happens Next.
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A Driver with a Suspended License Fled Police, Ran a Stop Sign, Rolled His Car into a Saginaw House, and Put Two Officers in the Hospital. This Is What Michigan Law Says Happens Next.

Two Saginaw officers were cut from their patrol car Sunday after a driver with a suspended license fled a traffic stop, ran a stop sign, and crashed into their vehicle. The car rolled into a house on North Mason Street. Fleeing and eluding charges are coming. The Michigan Legal Center explains what the injured officers, and the homeowner, can actually do about it.

Mar 31, 2026

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