Potholes Send Huron Township School Bus Into Ditch on Clark Road; 3 Students Injured. Parents Say They Warned Wayne County for Months.
A Wayne County pothole sent a New Boston Huron school bus into a ditch on Clark Road on April 9, 2026, injuring 3 students. Parents had petitioned the county about the road in February. Michigan's MCL 691.1402 highway defect exception may apply.
One Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash at Seven Mile and Southfield on Detroit's West Side
One driver was killed in a violent rear-end crash at Seven Mile and Southfield roads in West Detroit around 2:20 a.m. on April 9, 2026. Detroit Police are investigating. Michigan wrongful death attorneys explain what surviving families should know.
Grand Rapids Man, 21, Dies After Being Ejected in Port Sheldon Township Rollover Crash on Van Buren Street
A 21-year-old Grand Rapids man died after being ejected in a rollover crash on Van Buren Street in Port Sheldon Township, Ottawa County, on April 8, 2026. Michigan wrongful death attorneys explain what families need to know.
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.
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.
Michigan State Police Trooper Injured After Suspected Drunk Driver Hits Patrol Car an I-94 in Wayne County
A suspected drunk driver hit a Michigan State Police trooper's patrol car on I-94 near Merriman Road in Wayne County on April 6, 2026. Two other vehicles were also struck. Michigan OWI crash lawyers explain the legal rights of everyone involved.
Two Seriously Injured After Tractor-Trailer Strikes Stopped SUV on I-75 in Berlin Township, Monroe County
Two seriously injured, one critically, after a tractor-trailer struck a stopped SUV on northbound I-75 in Berlin Township, Monroe County, on April 7, 2026. Michigan truck accident attorneys explain your rights.
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.
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.
AAA is Warning Michigan Drivers: More Pedestrians Are Coming. Slow Down Before Someone Gets Hurt.
AAA is urging Michigan drivers to slow down as pedestrian traffic picks back up this spring. The warning tracks with a troubling national pattern: pedestrian deaths have risen more than 80 percent over the last decade. Michigan law already requires drivers to yield. When they don't, people get hurt, and the law has something to say about that.
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.
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.