David Femminineo - 85565CRASH Car Accident Attorney

On 24 Mile Road in Michigan, a construction company was pumping water out of a sewer and onto the road during a construction project in November 2015. Part of doing a thorough and safe job such as this, however, is paying close attention to the weather forecast, especially in a state like Michigan where the weather can be extreme. The construction workers, in fact, did not adequately monitor the weather. A sharp drop in temperature turned the water into ice on the road, immediately putting motorists at risk, and leading to an auto accident to one motorist and a life of being disabled. David C. Femmineo secured the accident victim a $1.4 million settlement.

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As April ends, so too does Distracted Driving Awareness Month, but every month and every day is an opportunity to increase awareness of distracted driving – and change your habits to be a safer Michigan driver. Distracted driving has become an epidemic that kills at least nine people and injures 100 daily in distracted driving auto accidents on American roads. (more…)

Walking has never been the safest way to get from one place to another. Now, new findings from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) show that pedestrians are in greater danger than ever before. 2018 was the deadliest year for pedestrians in nearly 30 years, with 6,227 pedestrians killed by a motor vehicle in the last year. Who’s to blame? The answers might surprise you. (more…)

After a car accident, you’re thinking about physical injuries, damage to your vehicle, and who’s at fault. You’re dealing with a police report, the other driver, and your insurance company. You just want to feel like someone is on your side, even when you know you aren’t the at-fault driver. Unfortunately, the insurance company is the wrong entity to rely on for support. (more…)

Michigan is no stranger to snow and ice and all the dangers that come with them. While the potential for a Michigan auto accident should be on every motorist’s mind this time of year, slip-and-fall accidents are just as likely. If you have fallen because of someone else’s negligence in wintry conditions, it’s important to understand whether you have a personal injury case. (more…)

People in Michigan celebrate New Year’s Eve just like everyone else – with parties and dinners and drinks to toast the turning of the calendar. Unlike many parts of the country, however, Michigan is unique for its relentless winter climate. Combining the perils of NYE drinking and revelry with snow, ice, and freezing temperatures can lead to fatal car accidents. (more…)

Michigan residents are no stranger to snow and ice. That doesn’t mean, however, that every motorist is adept at driving in bad weather. Taking preventive measures to safeguard your vehicle and reminding yourself of the best moves to make in unexpected weather situations can go a long way toward preventing a Michigan car accident this winter. (more…)

Teens want to roam free most of the time, and they may think they can get away with just a little more on Halloween when they’re kind of “expected” to be tricksters. The rules shouldn’t be lax just because it’s October 31. In fact, this is a night when you want to put more rules into place, especially for teen drivers. (more…)

With September comes football and tailgating is part of the celebration for hardcore revelers. You grill and have a few beers in the parking lot before heading into the stadium. You meet at a bar and drink and eat while watching with fellow fans. You watch on the big screen at a friend’s house in the company of your favorite people. Wherever and however you celebrate the big game, tailgating is a good time – until it’s not. There are plenty of potential personal injury lawsuits waiting to happen on game day. (more…)

Labor Day caps the end of the 100 Deadliest Days for driving, particularly for teen drivers. From the end of May through the end of August, teens are afforded freedom from school. While they may have jobs and other responsibilities, they have far more time to spare. These moments can be filled with friends, fun, and drinking. A Labor Day car crash caused by drunk driving is no way to start the school year. (more…)

What do you do when you see an accident on the side of the road or a car pulled over for speeding? Do you slow down to gawk, do you speed on by? Most of all, do you steer clear of the situation? Michigan State Police have begun to enforce the Move Over law, which requires drivers to move over to an adjacent lane when they are approaching any vehicles with flashing or rotating lights that are parked on the roadside. This move is for the safety of all motorists and people at the scene, and helps prevent Michigan car accidents. (more…)