U.S. Bans Texting By Drivers of Large Commercial Trucks and Buses

Effective January 26, 2010, the United States government has banned the use of hand-held texting by drivers of large commercial trucks and buses.  www.dot.gov/affairs/2010/dot1410.htm A similar ban was implemented in December 2009 for drivers of all federal government vehicles. 
The prohibition is the latest in a series of actions taken by the U.S. government to combat [...]

Trailer-Puller Charged in Driver Death

A Rockford, Michigan man whose trailer came unhooked and killed an oncoming driver is now facing criminal charges.  Trailer Puller Charged in Driver Death.
On October 28, 2009, a van was pulling a utility trailer in Cannon Township.  The trailer came loose and hit an oncoming car’s windshield, killing the driver and severely injuring her passenger. 
 Police [...]

All Partners At Halpert Weston Wuori & Sawusch, P.C. Continue With Highest Ratings

Each partner at Halpert Weston Wuori & Sawusch, P.C. as well as the law firm itself, have obtained “AV® Preeminent™” ratings, which is the highest certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell© certification procedures, standards and policies. The AV® rating is a reflection of having achieved the highest levels of [...]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Grand Rapids–Causes, Prevention, and Legal Issues

Carbon Monoxide (“CO”) is a colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of incomplete combustion. causing it to be called “the silent killer.”  CO interferes with the delivery of oxygen in the body, which can cause death and significant injuries, especially brain damage.  Recently, there was a reported release of carbon monoxide at a factory [...]