Michigan Truck Accidents and Sleep Apnea: Is this why there are so many truck accidents?
By Michael Morse | May 13, 2008
A recent study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is indicating that there is a relationship between obesity, sleep apnea and truck accidents. Sleep apnea is a major cause of daytime drowsiness. If a commercial truck driver has this condition which narrows the upper airway and causes sleep disturbance, it could be deadly to Michigan drivers. People with sleep apnea perform as badly as drunk drivers on attention driving tests. Every Michigan driver should know that over 17% of Michigan truck drivers are suffering with some form of sleep apnea and should be very careful when driving near semi trucks. Here are a few tips when approaching a truck on Michigan roadways.
1. Stay out of the trucks blind spots.
2. Never follow a large truck or tractor-trailer too closely.
3. Remember that a heavy or loaded semi truck or tractor-trailer needs a great distance to come to a complete stop.
4. Be very careful when passing a large truck, semi truck or tractor-trailer on Michigan roadways.
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May is Motorcycle Safety Month
By Michael Morse | May 12, 2008
The motorcycles are out in full force on Michigan roadways. Just walk into Royal Oak on any given night and you will see hundreds of cycles on display. Governor Granholm announced that this month would be a good time to remember the safety rules of the Michigan Motorcycle road. Some of the tips that the safety experts are reminding riders are:
1. Wear protective leather gear, goggles and a helmet; 2. Be aware of what is at least one mile ahead of you;
3. Leave proper distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you. Remember the 2 second rule;
4. Wear bright colors when riding;
5. Use had signals when turning;
6. Ride with a group, but stagger the bikes in case of an accident;
7. Do not have even one drink and get on a motorcycle;
8. Take your time and slow down.
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$195,000 Macomb County Trial Verdict
By Michael Morse | May 9, 2008
Yesterday, Attorney Heather Atnip of our office, won a huge victory for a 54 year old Macomb County woman. Our client was injured while in a Michigan car accident 2 years ago and suffered 2 herniated disks in her neck. She had chiropractic treatment and a few injections with a pain specialist. Allstate Insurance Company insured the defendant and their highest offer before trial was $22,500.00. After a 5 day jury trial, it took the jury only 2 hours to award $195,000.00 to the Plaintiff. With interest, attorney fees and sanctions, the final judgment will be close to $300,000.00. As a side note, this was Heather’s first trial and she was admitted to the bar in November of 2006.
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Michigan man sued in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in CTA Truck Accident
By Michael Morse | May 5, 2008
A 64 year old Michigan trucker and the trucking company he worked for was recently sued by a family who lost their teenage child when his semi truck rammed into a CTA train station in Chicago. The Michigan truck driver was charged with driving too fast for conditions, running a red light and failure to use his horn to warn of the impact according to the Associated Press. The Michigan truck driver caused injuries to 21 people, killing two of them. Some witnesses believe that the semi truck was traveling 40-50 miles per hour when it hit the station. For more information on Michigan Truck accidents, click here.
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Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance recent House and Senate Bills
By Michael Morse | May 2, 2008
Legislation was recently introduced in the
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Michigan Drunk Driving Auto Accident injures four
By Michael Morse | May 1, 2008
Early this morning, a drunk driver from Berkley, Michigan, smashed into the median on I-696 and then carreened into another car causing a horrific accident. There were several injuries, but only one severe. The 64 year old man broke his femur which apparantly required extensive surgery. The Berkley women spent the day in the Roseville City Jail. She will most likely get bonded out and be charged with Operating while intoxicated which is a misdemeanor in Michigan. Read the full article here.
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Texting while driving is crazy!
By Michael Morse | April 28, 2008
While crazy, many people text while they drive. I was in a truck this past weekend with my friend driving, and 4 kids in the back seat. He picks up his blackberry and starts texting while driving. I grabbed it out of his hand and told him he was not going to do that with me and my kids in the truck. He understood but thought I was overreacting. How many times do you see someone swerving or just driving erratically and when you pull up next to them, they are staring at their phone texting or making a call? It happens to me daily. In our Michigan Auto accident practice, we routinely ask the defendant negligent drivers what they were doing at the time of the car crash. Most do not tell us the truth but we are starting to get their phone records to prove that they were on the phone or texting at the time of the car crash. A recent Harris Poll found that 89 % of respondents believe texting while driving is dangerous and should be outlawed, while 66% of those adults said they have read a text or email while driving and 57% admitted to sending one. A Harvard study showed 2600 deaths caused by motorists using Cell phones. Another study says that using a cell phone or texting is just as bad as being intoxicated behind the wheel. In March of 2008, the Detroit City Council banned text messaging while driving. See the full story here. Hopefully these statistics will convince even one person who reads this to not text while driving.
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$150,000 settlement on Michigan Auto Accident
By Michael Morse | April 24, 2008
My firm settled a very difficult case yesterday involving a 37 year old woman who has Lupus and Fibromyalgia. She was involved in a car accident when a truck struck her from behind. She did not go to the doctor for 3 days after the accident. She then treated with several doctors for neck pain. She underwent several injections after a MRI confirmed a herniated disk. The difficult thing about the case was that her Fibromyalgia had caused neck pain for over 20 years and her Lupus slowed down the healing process. We litigated the case for over a year and met with all of her treating doctors. We combed through thousands of pages of medical records and showed the defense the differences between her medical treatment before and after the truck accident. We also showed that she led a full and active life despite having some pain before the truck accident. The client was very pleased with the settlement.
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Auto Accident Claim Center Gives Back
By Michael Morse | April 22, 2008
After watching this devastating fire at the Hechtman Senior living center in West Bloomfield on television, everyone at my law firm felt like we wanted and needed to do something. Last Thursday morning, I and eight members of the Auto Accident Claim Center went to Target and filled six carts with toiletries, pajamas, robes, slippers, and much more. We then brought the items to the Jewish Community Center so that they could be distributed to the people in need. According to the Jewish Federation, more than 90 people have no place to go and are living in temporary housing. For most, the fire was a total loss. Many of the seniors, with an average age of 89, did not have Michigan fire loss insurance. Channel 7 was on the scene as we unloaded the items. You can watch the footage here. If you want to donate, please call 248-592-1102.
Thank You
Michael J. Morse
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Iraq veteran dies in Michigan Motorcycle crash
By Michael Morse | April 21, 2008
An Iraq veteran recently hired as a Presque Isle County sheriff’s deputy has died in a motorcycle accident. State police say Brandon Christopher Soule died Wednesday when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on state highway 32 near Alpena. The 24-year-old, who moved to Rogers City after being hired about three weeks ago, died at the scene. Mr. Soule graduated from Elk Rapids High School in 2002. Soule returned from a 15-month tour of duty in Iraq with an Army National Guard military police unit about five months ago.
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