Car Accidents

Counterfeit Air Bags In Michigan Cars

Michigan auto owners who have their cars repaired after a wreck should make sure only certified, original air bags are installed as replacement parts.

Some body shops are using counterfeit – and dangerous – air bags instead of the real thing.

The problem has become so widespread the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a consumer safety advisory on the subject.

The counterfeit air bags look nearly identical to certified, original equipment parts—including bearing the insignia and branding of major automakers. But NHTSA testing shows malfunction risks ranging from non-deployment of the air bag to expulsion of metal … Read More

6 Ways Teen Drivers Are High Risk

Who is it safer to get in a car with: a 16-year-old or a 76-year-old?

Hint: It’s not Grandpa or Grandma.

Nearly one in five of all passenger traffic deaths occurs when a teenager is behind the wheel. Older drivers — up to their mid-80s – have half the crash rate per mile than teenage drivers.

Talk about a generation gap!

Following are some other youth-versus-seniority driving statistics from the American Automobile Association:

• Vehicle wrecks are the top cause of death among teenagers.
• Teenage motorists experience distraction at a higher rate than older operators.
• Vehicles with bigger engines and

Teen Safety Week Focuses on Young Michigan Drivers

National Teen Driver Safety Week began October 14, but parents in Michigan can play a key role in keeping young drivers safe all year long.

During the week of October 14-21, young people across the state attended lectures, watched films and participated in programs aimed at promoting safety behind the wheel. It was all a part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, sponsored by the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration.

But parental education of teen drivers should take place every day.

“The influence of parents on the development of a teen driver cannot be underestimated,” said Michael L. Prince, … Read More

146 Auto-Deer Crashes Every Day in Michigan

On an average day in Michigan there will be 146 collisions between deer and motor vehicles – and autumn is the most dangerous time of the year. Many crashes go unreported, which means the actual total is likely even higher.

According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center:

• The rate of accidents in 2010 was nearly 56,000 vehicle-deer crashes.
• In 2011, there were over 53,000 vehicle deer incidents.
• Eight people lost their lives, and nearly 1,500 injuries were sustained from these crashes.
• Incidents go up in October and November.

The Michigan auto accident lawyers at The Stroble … Read More

Michigan Drivers Asked to be Cautious Around School Buses

During the opening week of school this week in North Carolina, a 7-year-old girl died after she was struck by a vehicle as she ran to her school bus. In her excitement to climb aboard, the girl sprinted into the path of an approaching vehicle as she advanced toward the bus. Unfortunately, a tragic occurrence like this can happen anywhere, and it reminds us all to stay alert as children return to school.

There have been more than 1,200 school transportation-related crashes since 2001, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Of those crashes, nearly 1,400 people died, … Read More