Category: Car Accident

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Many people go through their lives without ever hiring an attorney, so it’s understandable that you may not be aware of when you really need one. In the case of auto wrecks, you may not even think you need to hire an attorney, believing the first step you should take…

Who Do I Sue After A Car Accident In Detroit?

Because of Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws, it can be difficult to sue an at-fault party for a vehicle collision in Detroit. It is possible, however, if you’ve been seriously injured in your accident. When you can show that your injuries and damages are severe, you are permitted under the law to take…

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident in Michigan?

In the aftermath of a car accident, there’s much on your plate. You may be facing serious injuries—from broken bones to mental trauma and beyond—that may require hospitalization, extended treatment and therapy, time off work, or other setbacks. You also likely have damaged property to fix or replace and the auto insurance company to communicate and deal with….

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…

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…