When you go to file an injury claim you will likely come up against some resistance from the insurance company. Even your own insurance company will often try to get you to accept the lowest claim offer possible. They don’t want to pay out on claims because they are losing money every time they…
One of the biggest concerns many victims have after being injured in an accident is not having enough money to hire a lawyer and fight for the compensation they need. Even when it’s clear that someone else’s negligence was the cause of your injuries, you may feel hesitant about pursuing a lawsuit…
You shouldn’t suffer because of someone’s negligence. For example, if you’re in a convenience store and slip on the recently mopped floor, you may be able to be compensated for any damages that result from your fall. Whether someone’s dog attacks you unprovoked or a negligent driver causes you severe injury, there may…
There are many ways as a medical provider to make sure the auto insurance company pays your bill. Sometimes, the easiest thing to do is let your patient’s personal injury attorney do the work and then make your payment at the end. To do that, you will need to have…
When you are injured by the intentional, reckless, or negligent acts of another party, you are usually entitled to seek compensation from that at-fault party for your damages. Although damages in a personal injury case obviously include economic losses suffered by the injured party, such as medical expenses and lost…
If the insurance company won’t give you a fair settlement on your accident claim, your attorney may file an injury lawsuit in Michigan on your behalf. Don’t be intimidated. The legal process doesn’t have to be overwhelming or take a lot of your time. Here’s what to expect if you file…
Semi truck accidents can lead to very serious injuries. Many are even fatal. When your life is turned upside down, you need truck accident attorneys who will use every tool at their disposal to win your case. One such tool is the log book. What is a Truck Driver’s Log Book? Every commercial…
Comparative Negligence is a concern in a third party lawsuit. If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Michigan– enough that it substantially impairs your way of life – your auto accident attorney may recommend filing a Third Party Lawsuit against the at-fault driver. In many cases who…
When to File Your First Party Lawsuit After a serious auto accident, you will probably be eager to see the no-fault benefits paid. In fact, the law puts a limit on how long you can wait to file. But there is also a risk in filing your First Party Lawsuit too early. It…
Why You Must Buckle Up in the Back Seat In the state of Michigan, children must be properly buckled into a rear car seat or booster seat until they are 8 years old or 4-feet 9-inches tall. A back seat safety belt must be worn. There is no grey area…
Some auto accident clients want to resolve their cases as soon as possible. Others want their day in court before a jury trial. But sometimes, your no-fault lawsuit won’t be resolved through the courts at all. Sometimes, your case may go to auto accident arbitration instead of trial. Arbitration as an Alternative…
After a serious car crash, you may not think you have the money to pay the attorney fees for a highly experienced auto accident attorney. But Michigan law and contingency fee agreements are designed to make high-quality legal representation available to everyone. When you are facing piles of hospital bills,…
You may know that after an auto accident you have to file a claim with your auto insurance provider. But do you know when to file the claim, what to include, or to do if the claim is denied? That’s why you need an attorney who specializes in the auto insurance claim…
Most Michigan residents know they are legally required to carry car insurance on all of their motor vehicles. But what are you required to have? And what additional insurance is a good idea? Michigan No-Fault Insurance Every Michigan driver must carry no-fault insurance on their vehicles. No-fault actually includes three…
After an auto accident it is always a good idea to see a doctor. Often, though, there is no choice. A car crash can easily land you in the hospital for days, weeks, or longer. While you are there, here are some tips on what to do to help your no-fault insurance…
It may seem a little hard to believe, but your no-fault insurance won’t cover intentional harm done to you with a vehicle. But you should file a claim anyway, because issues of intentional harm aren’t as clear as they first appear. No-Fault Benefits and Intentional Harm If you cause intentional harm…
After an auto accident, the last thing on your mind is probably whether or not you should be posting on social media. But Michigan’s electronic discovery laws could bring your innocent status update back to haunt you. Insurance company lawyers spend a lot of time and money to become experts…
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Michigan, you will quickly become acquainted with Michigan’s no-fault system. As someone injured in a car crash, you need to understand the details of Michigan’s no-fault laws and understand your rights and options under the no-fault system so that you…
If you have been hurt in an accident, you have the right to be compensated for your physical injuries, emotional harm, and financial loss. In a car accident, your first source for compensation is your own No-Fault insurance. For other accidents, including pedestrian accidents, motorcycle crashes, and boat accidents, Michigan law…
What Governmental Immunity Means to Your Pedestrian Injury Lawsuit When a pedestrian accident happens, there can be a lot of players involved. The pedestrian, the motorist, but what about the city? Sometimes poorly maintained sidewalks put pedestrians in harm’s way, causing serious accidents. But that doesn’t mean you will necessarily…
Common Traumatic Brain Injuries happen on a daily basis. Television medical dramas are peppered with diagnoses, injuries, and treatments, but when you hear a medical term for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) because it has happened to you or someone you love, the significance of the situation is altered tremendously. A TBI…
Some injuries show up clearly immediately after a car crash. Broken bones, cuts, and bruises are easily identified right away. But traumatic brain injury (TBI) can work differently. Unless the accident victim, family, friends, and doctors know what to look for, TBI can go undetected, making it far harder to treat later…
If you or a loved one has suffered a head injury in a car crash, your doctors might use several methods or tests to determine whether you have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), issue a diagnosis, and prepare an appropriate treatment plan. TBI testing is a necessary step in…
After a serious car accident, early diagnosis of any traumatic brain injury (TBI) is key to successful and complete recovery. But Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis can be difficult, and some emergency room doctors will miss it. In other cases, the symptoms of traumatic brain injury won’t even be apparent until…
The Michigan No-Fault Act is designed to protect all motorists against financial tragedy resulting from a motor vehicle collision. In most cases, that involves a no-fault insurance policy held by the driver or owner of a vehicle. But in some rare cases, there is no policy that applies. When that…
Michigan requires every car owner to maintain No-Fault auto insurance that covers his or her injuries in the event of an accident. But there are still thousands of drivers on Michigan roads without that insurance. If you get into an auto accident with one of these drivers, or if you…
You get no-fault auto insurance to make sure you will be covered after a car accident. But what do you do when that claim gets denied? Auto insurance claim denials can cause injured motorists and their families a lot of unnecessary distress. But the auto insurance companies seem to have…
For many car accident victims, their initial consultation is the first time they have ever met with a lawyer. Many consultations end by signing a contract for contingency attorney fees. But what does that mean? What Is a Contingent Attorney Fees Agreement Historically, and in many other areas of the…
If you have been in a serious car accident, you likely missed some work, whether it was to attend doctors’ appointments, go through physical therapy, or were unable to work during your recovery. Regardless of your field and abilities, an accident can make it very hard to work and earn at…
You probably don’t treat injured auto accident patients just for the money, but getting paid certainly is important. Increasingly, automobile insurance providers are making it difficult for medical care providers to get their bills paid. One way to ensure that you are among the doctors getting paid out of a…
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