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Small pickup trucks offer a seemingly unbeatable combination of utility and fuel-efficiency. For those of us who occasionally have to haul bulky items, small trucks offer capability without the...

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According to a recent study by professors Michael Morrisey of the University of Alabama-Birmingham and David Grabowski of Harvard Medical School, as gas prices increase there is a...

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All car crashes are different, but one thing they all have in common is that they are never planned. According to a recent article published by the American Automobile Association , following a few...

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The arrival of summer means more and more people will be hitting the road. Despite rising fuel prices, summer is a time when many families decide to travel all over Michigan and the rest of the...

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Car crashes are incredibly traumatic events. A serious collision can cause any number of obvious physical injuries, including broken bones, cuts, and bruises. Unfortunately victims can also suffer...

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On April 25, 2008, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in Estate of Chantell Buckner v. City of Lansing. In it, Chief Justice Clifford Taylor and his conservative "Gang of Four" apply an astonishing brand of...

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A tragic car accident that occurred in Alpine Township near Grand Rapids is a sobering reminder of the importance of seat belts. A car carrying a driver and two passengers lost control, struck...

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Most of us, as we’re driving, are vigilant enough to keep an eye on other drivers’ behaviors to make sure they don’t endanger us or our passengers. We also keep an eye out for other hazards, such as...

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Advances in motor vehicle technology have saved countless lives over the last several decades. Seatbelts, airbags, and anti-lock brakes are perhaps the most well known and obvious safety features...

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Cell phones have completely revoluationized the way people do things. Rather than being tied to an office or a home phone, people can go about their lives and be reached almost anywhere. As long as...

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A tragic weekend accident in Grand Rapids serves as an unfortunate reminder of the toll drunk driving takes on Michigan families. A man with a history of drunk driving arrests sideswiped one car,...

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Michigan drivers should be on the lookout for a new type of traffic signal: the flashing yellow left-turn arrow. The new signal will eventually replace all current flashing red left-turn signals. Many of the new signals are already installed, and unprepared drivers may be caught off guard and become confused about who has the right of way at an intersection.The Michigan Department of...

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Sport utility vehicles have revolutionized the roadways. With their higher stance and substantial proportions, they provide many drivers with peace of mind amid often chaotic traffic conditions. Recently released SUV crash test results, however, suggest that beneath their rugged-looking exteriors, many SUVs are not as safe as they could be.The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is a...

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Lack of experience can make any task difficult. Practice is required to master even seemingly simple activities. When it comes to something as dangerous and complicated as driving, inexperience can be fatal.A new study emphasizes the point that inexperienced drivers can be dangerous. The focus of the study, which was conducted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Mutual...

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Adults and children alike have enjoyed the use of ATV off-road vehicle in Michigan. However, a new study completed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has revealed that more than 500 people nationwide died in ATV accidents in 2006. Children 16 and younger accounted for 20% of ATV related fatalities. Michigan ranked fifth in the number of ATV related fatalities from 2003-2006 with...

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