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Matz Injury Law is proud to announce that an article authored by Jared Matz, Managing Partner, was featured in the Detroit Jewish News. The piece, titled “What Every Michigan Driver Needs to Know About Winter Roads” and published January 27, 2026, offers Michigan drivers a clear-eyed look at the legal and safety realities of navigating winter conditions and the serious consequences that too often follow when those realities are underestimated.
The feature reflects Matz Injury Law’s ongoing commitment to bringing the firm’s legal expertise into the communities it serves.
Reaching a Community That Deserves Real Information
The Detroit Jewish News has served Michigan’s Jewish community for decades, covering local news, family life, business, and public affairs with credibility that few regional publications can match. Jared’s contribution to that platform puts practical legal insight in front of professionals, families, and business owners across metro Detroit who deserve accurate, actionable information about the legal landscape they operate in every day.
Jared approached the article as a personal injury attorney who has spent years representing clients after winter crashes. As an experienced attorney, Jared shares firsthand knowledge of what happens after the accident, including the insurance disputes, liability determinations, and financial pressures that injured drivers face for months or years afterward.
What the Article Covers
The piece draws on data that should give any Michigan driver pause. According to the article, the state sees approximately 25,000 traffic crashes each year caused by ice or snow, with dozens proving fatal and more than 12,000 classified as single-vehicle incidents.
Jared’s writing focuses on why those numbers stay stubbornly high year after year. He addresses the effect of reduced traction on stopping distances and explains why so many drivers make the mistake of treating an icy road like a wet one. He dedicates meaningful attention to black ice, which ranks among the most dangerous winter hazards because it gives drivers no visual warning before traction disappears entirely.
Jared Matz points out that Michigan courts and insurers have consistently held that sliding on ice is a preventable event when a driver exercises appropriate caution. That legal standard means a winter crash can follow a driver long after the roads clear, affecting insurance rates, legal liability, and financial recovery in ways many people never anticipate until it is too late.
Why a Feature in the Detroit Jewish News Stands Out
Community publications carry a different kind of trust than broad media outlets. The Detroit Jewish News has earned its standing through decades of meaningful local coverage, and an attorney who contributes to that publication is speaking to readers who already have a reason to pay attention.
For Matz Injury Law, this feature is an opportunity to demonstrate what the firm has always believed, which is that people who understand their legal rights before an accident happens are in a far stronger position than those who learn about them after. The Detroit Jewish community includes many families and professionals who could benefit from knowing that a winter crash does not automatically mean they are without recourse, and that an experienced Michigan personal injury attorney can make a meaningful difference in the outcome.
About Jared Matz and Matz Injury Law
Jared Matz is Managing Partner at Matz Injury Law, a Southfield-based personal injury firm founded by Steven J. Matz in 1978. The firm has earned recognition as a Best Family-Led Law Firm by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Matz Injury Law is known across the state for its 22% contingency fee model, which is meaningfully lower than the 33% standard charged by most personal injury firms, and for its commitment to transparent, client-first representation.
Over more than four decades, the firm has represented injured Michigan residents in auto accidents, premises liability cases, and serious injury claims throughout the state.
Were You Injured in a Winter Car Accident in Michigan?
If you or someone you know was hurt in a crash caused by winter road conditions, you may have more legal options than you realize. Read the full Detroit Jewish News feature, or contact Matz Injury Law today for a free consultation.
Written By Steven Matz
Steven J. Matz is the founder of Matz Injury Law, specializing in personal injury litigation with a focus on car accident victims. With over 40 years of legal experience, Mr. Matz has achieved numerous million-dollar settlements. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized among Michigan’s Top Attorneys. Steven J. Matz is a frequent lecturer on legal ethics and personal injury law, and serves on the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board.
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