Posts tagged helmet

• Legislative Hypocrisy in Michigan? You be the Judge

  Mark Bello | November 03, 2011 5:28 PM | 1 CommentFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  A Michigan colleague recently posted an inquiry about two pieces of legislation currently pending before the Michigan Legislature. His question was so simple, yet so compelling, I thought I would...

• Michigan Motorcyclist Killed By Downed Tree

  Nolan Erickson | July 13, 2011 10:26 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  A west Michigan man was killed early Tuesday morning when he struck a tree that had been felled by Monday’s powerful storms. According to the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department,...

• New York Motorcyclist Dies Fighting Against A Law That Could Have Saved His Life

  Mark Bello | July 05, 2011 11:47 AM | 5 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  Motorcycle helmets provide the best protection from head injury in the event of an accident, yet many riders continually protest state law requirements. A recent protest ride unfortunately ended in...

• Motorcycle Safety Is Key To Enjoying The Open Road

  David Mittleman | June 06, 2011 3:49 PM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  As the weather continues to improve, more and more motorcycles are taking to the road. In order to keep this hobby safe and enjoyable for everyone, you should take a few moments to review some...

• Michigan Considers Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law

  David Mittleman | April 06, 2011 8:49 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  For four decades, motorcyclists in Michigan have been required by law to wear helmets. This fact could change in the near future, however, as the State Legislature considers two bills that would...

• First it Was NFL Players, Now Youth Athletes Suffer From More Head Injuries, Too

  David Mittleman | August 31, 2010 9:35 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  National Football League athletes have been the focus of much controversy in the national media for the head injuries that they often suffer as a result of the repeated impacts they endure while...

• Safety First When It Comes To Enjoying Your Motorcycle

  David Mittleman | May 21, 2010 8:41 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  Warm weather has finally arrived in Michigan, and if you listen closely enough you can hear thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts revving their engines with glee. As the temperature increases, so does...

• Traffic Fatalities Fell in 2009, But Michigan's Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law Doesn't Bode Well

  David Mittleman | March 28, 2010 10:30 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  You may have seen the recent report released by the Department of Transportation that indicates that highway fatalities fell in 2009 as compared to previous years. In fact, the 2009 numbers are the...

• Officials Report Driver Fell Asleep at Wheel in Fatal Accident in Williamston Township

  David Mittleman | March 21, 2010 10:00 AM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Williamston Township, MI—a driver who struck and killed a bicyclist on Thursday, March 11 apparently fell asleep at the wheel, authorities recently said. The bicyclist was 23-year-old Eliyah...

• Local Motorcyclist Exemplifies Fact that Helmets Save Lives

  David Mittleman | November 10, 2009 12:34 PM | 1 CommentLansing, MI Category: Motorcycle Accidents
  

  I recently wrote about motorcycle accidents and the serious injuries they can cause. A logical and simple answer to increase motorcycle safety (pdf) is to wear a helmet while riding. A local man is...