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Two Children Injured in E-Bike Crashes in Two Days in Dearborn Heights; One Boy Hospitalized with Broken Femur and Head Laceration
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Two Children Injured in E-Bike Crashes in Two Days in Dearborn Heights; One Boy Hospitalized with Broken Femur and Head Laceration

A pre-teen boy was hospitalized with a broken femur and head laceration after being struck by a car on an e-bike near the Dearborn Heights city library on April 14, 2026. A second child was injured the day before. Michigan no-fault and injury attorneys explain legal rights for families.

Apr 15, 2026 16 min read
Detroit Police Officer Arrested for OWI and Hit-and-Run After Striking 17-Year-Old Driver in Sterling Heights
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Detroit Police Officer Arrested for OWI and Hit-and-Run After Striking 17-Year-Old Driver in Sterling Heights

A Detroit Police Department officer was arrested for OWI and hit-and-run after striking a 17-year-old driver at Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke in Sterling Heights on April 11, 2026. DPD Internal Affairs is investigating. Michigan civil rights and accident attorneys explain the legal rights of the teen driver.

Apr 13, 2026 10 min read
Driver Flees Deputies at Over 100 MPH on US-131 in Kent County, Tracked by Police Helicopter Into Garage
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Driver Flees Deputies at Over 100 MPH on US-131 in Kent County, Tracked by Police Helicopter Into Garage

A white Dodge Charger fled Kent County deputies at over 100 mph on US-131 on March 28, 2026. A Michigan State Police helicopter tracked the driver to a Plainfield Township garage. Arrested and charged with felony fleeing under MCL 750.479a.

Apr 8, 2026 10 min read
AAA Denied an Inkster Family's $38,000 Claim Over 'Reasonable Precautions.' Then They Got Some Help.
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AAA Denied an Inkster Family's $38,000 Claim Over 'Reasonable Precautions.' Then They Got Some Help.

AAA denied an Inkster family's $38,000 frozen pipe claim citing "reasonable precautions" -- then reversed course after media pressure. Michigan homeowners have legal options when insurers deny legitimate claims.

Apr 7, 2026 8 min read
Metro Detroit Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County
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Metro Detroit Storms Leave Trail of Damage Across Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County

Storms hit Metro Detroit hard this weekend. Belleville, Van Buren Township, and Monroe County all saw downed trees, power lines, and damaged homes. If your home or property was damaged and your insurance company is dragging its feet or disputing your claim, you have rights under Michigan law.

Apr 6, 2026 6 min read
Shelby Township Police Launch 'Operation Safe Kids' to Crack Down on Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses
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Shelby Township Police Launch 'Operation Safe Kids' to Crack Down on Drivers Who Illegally Pass School Buses

Shelby Township Police have launched "Operation Safe Kids," a targeted enforcement initiative aimed at drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Under MCL 257.682, stopping is not optional, and the consequences for ignoring that law range from steep fines to felony charges if a child is hurt. Here's what the operation means for Macomb County families, and what legal options exist when enforcement comes too late.

Mar 27, 2026 8 min read

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