Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

Most car accidents are the result of some type of distracted behavior. Around 98 percent of car accidents involve just one driver not focusing on the road. Common distractions include:

• Drivers slowing down to observe events occurring on the road
• Drivers speaking on their cellular phones
• Fatigue of the driver
• Passengers distracting the driver
• Drivers adjusting their radios, etc.

The courts examine factors such as driving without regard to the speed limit, not using turn signals, not adjusting driving to weather or traffic conditions, ignoring traffic signs, or using alcohol while driving to decide if the driver was driving unsafely. Several other causes of accidents are prevalent:

• Driving recklessly: This includes aggressive actions such as driving too fast, unsafe or extreme lane changing, or passing in an unsafe manner.
• Driving drunk: Some estimates state that a person is killed by a driver under the influence of alcohol every 30 minutes.
• Defective vehicles: Defects may exist in the driver’s vehicle, causing an accident; a supplier or manufacturer could be at fault.
• Deteriorating roads
• Traffic signals not operating properly

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, be sure you have full knowledge of your rights in the state of Michigan. Please contact the law firm of Jay Trucks & Associates, PC at 1-800-762-8623 to schedule a free consultation today.

If you or a loved one is a pedestrian, driver or passenger that has been hurt in a car-related accident, compensation for pain and suffering may be available to you to help you manage associated medical bills. Car accident related injuries can be quite serious if they are not fatal. Victims may experience:

• Brain injuries
• Joint, bone, and muscle injuries
• Whiplash
• Burns and lacerations
• Fractures or amputations
• Head, neck or spinal cord injuries

Michigan car accident victims must file a lawsuit for injuries sustained from an automobile accident within three years of the accident. A closer evaluation of the law reveals that you must act much more quickly. Michigan law states that you must document symptoms of closed head injuries or traumatic brain injury right away or it will difficult to achieve any settlement for medical services.

Document any and all symptoms immediately after your accident. What may seem like a minor injury can get worse over time.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, be sure you understand your rights in the state of Michigan. Please contact the law firm of Jay Trucks & Associates, PC at 1-800-762-8623 to schedule a free consultation today.