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  The Dangers of Distracted Driving in Michigan The Michigan House just made great strides towards saving lives by passing three bills to strengthen the state’s distracted driving law and increase penalties for violations. Current Michigan distracted driving law only bans texting while driving. Nothing prohibits a driver from solving…

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Let’s be honest: we’re all probably guilty of distracted walking. The smartphone alone has given Americans no shortage of diversions while walking. But is it contributing to more pedestrian accidents and deaths? The research is unclear. There’s no question that distracted walking is dangerous. The National Safety Council reports that…

Truck Snow Driving - Michigan - Christensen Law

Large trucks can be dangerous neighbors on the road on a sunny day. Add snow, ice, and other winter conditions, and the potential for a serious accident jumps 34 percent, according to the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. Truckers already have several challenges to contend with due to the…