Car Accidents

Kalamazoo Accident Leaves Two Family Members Dead

In an accident that happened last month, a minivan driven by Anneka Vels, 17 years old, slide off the road and crash into a large tree as she was attempting to drive herself and her brother Landon Vels to school. The car reportedly burst into flames upon impact and despite the heroic efforts of witnesses as well as fire fighters, the blaze could not be extinguished. Both teens were killed as a result. The Principal at Heritage Christian Academy in Kalamazoo canceled all classes and all school activities upon learning of the tragedy. It was announced that classes would … Read More

Multi-Car Pileup on US-31 Injures Deputy

In what could be termed a miracle, there was only one injury in the massive car pileup that happened on Southbound U.S. 31 at White Lake Drive.  Believed to be a result of the recent winter weather, the pileup began just after 9:30 in the morning and at least two police vehicles were involved in the chain-reaction collision that police estimated to be about 40 vehicles.. Several different city Police, Fire and EMS crews became involved in the rescue to aid stranded motorists, including those from White Lake, Dalton, Muskegon Township, Whitehall, and the Michigan State Police.  Rescue units even … Read More

Michigan Officials Working to Reduce Car Accidents Caused by Drunk Driving

September 11, 2013

The Michigan Car Accident Lawyers with Stroble Law explain that drunk driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions today. In fact, data from the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning shows that roughly 4 percent of all collisions in Michigan during 2012 listed alcohol as a contributing factor.

Drunk driving accidents were also responsible for claiming 281 lives and leaving another 5,475 motorists with injuries. These numbers mean that nearly one-third of all of Michigan’s traffic fatalities involved alcohol that year.

In an effort to reduce the number of drunk driving accidents, the … Read More

Distracted Driving Contributed to Fatal Michigan Car Accident

August 28, 2013

Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of motor vehicle accidents today. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,331 people lost their lives as the result of crashes caused by distracted drivers in 2011.

The Michigan Car Accident Lawyers with Stroble Law point out that a distracted driving accident was responsible for claiming the life of a 25-year-old man recently. Reports indicate the crash occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday morning at the corner of 56^th Street South and 140^th Avenue.

According to an article from M Live, … Read More

Michigan Car Accident Lawyers Discuss the Dangers of Drugged Driving

August 21, 2013

The Michigan Car Accident Lawyers with Stroble Law explain that most motorists recognize the dangers drinking and driving, but many do not realize the same hazards are posed by drugged driving. Experts say the problem may also be more serious than previously believed. Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2009 showed a total of 18 percent of drivers fatally injured in accidents tested positive for drugs.

A 25-year-old man was recently sentenced for his part in causing a drugged driving accident that claimed the life of a 37-year-old man and seriously injured the … Read More