The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
This morning, the Frick Park bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed, resulting in 10 injuries. Reports indicate that four or five vehicles were also stranded in the wreckage. Thankfully, the injuries appear to be minor according to reports from the scene. The bridge had been listed in…
Every year on our birthdays we receive our least favorite birthday present: expired vehicle registration. Beginning in October of 2022 Michigan drivers will now be granted the option of receiving that gift every other year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who stated she is focused on making…
The Michigan State Police (MSP) is taking a zero-tolerance approach to speeding drivers this winter. MSP’s goal is to reduce the number of fatal traffic crashes in Michigan, which rose 10% in 2020 despite there being less traffic on the roads. The Michigan Office of…
Last month, the Associated Press reported on the failure of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue and enforce key safety requirements in a timely fashion, potentially resulting in preventable injuries and deaths. A few examples of stalled or abandoned safety rules cited in…
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating several instances of Tesla vehicles colliding with emergency vehicles at traffic crash scenes. According to the NHTSA, there are at least 11 such incidents, 7 of which have resulted in injury or death. Tesla is known…
Traffic flow patterns are something we take for granted on a daily basis. Many of us assume that if an intersection has operated a certain way for so long, that must be the best and safest option. But that is not always the case. As…
With summer just around the corner, many people will soon be taking advantage of the spectacular Michigan weather by combining two of the most popular summer pastimes: boating and drinking. Although consuming alcohol on a boat is a fun and relaxing way to enjoy a…
In a blog about Distracted Driving late last year, I mentioned what appeared to an emerging trend in 2020: traffic crash fatalities were increasing in spite of fewer vehicles being on the road. It turns out the pattern held, and 2020 had a significantly higher…
Ending preventable injuries and deaths caused by distracted driving has been a mission for the attorneys at Grewal Law for the past decade. And while a lot of progress has been made, there is still a lot of work to do. Distracted driving occurs whenever…
Earlier this year, I blogged about bicycle safety in Michigan. The State of Michigan takes this topic seriously and earlier this month ran a bicycle safety enforcement campaign. The campaign involved 5 cities, selected because of their incidence of bike-related traffic collisions. Between September 9…
