Four-way stop signs can be confusing, even for the most experienced drivers. It’s essential that you know how to navigate these often perplexing intersections correctly to avoid a collision. When...
Michigan motorists often must deal with fast and reckless traffic on roads, highways, and interstates. Some of these drivers compensate by trying to keep up with the pace of traffic,...
Michigan is the motor capital of the world—Detroit is even known as “Motor City.” With thousands of cars traveling through state intersections, your daily commute can quickly turn into a...
Throughout 2020, dozens of cell phone videos surfaced online of police officers using excessive force against citizens and protesters. While we can establish that putting pressure on an individual’s neck...
In 2020, the nation saw waves of protests against the deaths of countless Black victims of police brutality. Throughout the summer, lawmakers and citizens alike have pushed for police reform...
You can find escalators and elevators all over, in malls, apartment buildings, and offices. Despite the relative safety of these machines, accidents can still happen. Elevator or escalator accidents, while...
The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) is a government-appointed agency that “investigates and resolves discrimination complaints and works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with...
Back in early June, lawmakers proposed a bill to ban police use of facial recognition software. Prohibiting the use of facial recognition would make it unlawful for authorities to obtain...
Over the past few months—amid rising racial tensions and police brutality—protesters have flooded the streets of Michigan and across the United States. While most of these massive demonstrations have been...
Car accidents can be emotionally exhausting, and this feeling can sometimes be compounded when others involved do not cooperate. Usually, out of fear of being at fault, other drivers may...
michiganlegalcenter | September 28, 2020 | Civil Rights
Whether you’re attending a protest, organizing a rally, or just want to publicly document a demonstration, it’s important to know your rights. The First Amendment to the Constitution protects many...
michiganlegalcenter | September 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
When your body is faced with a dangerous or stressful situation—like a car accident—it counters by producing adrenaline and endorphins that trigger a fight-or-flight response. Oxygen levels increase and blood...
