Category: Personal Injury

Accidents that cause injuries can lead to tremendous upheaval in your life. Not only are you suffering from significant physical pain, but you may also be facing a permanent disability, financial burdens from medical bills and lost work, and suffering from mental trauma. When you’ve been injured by another person’s…

If a dog bites and injures you, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and other financial and personal losses. Obtaining full and fair compensation can be critical in the wake of a dog attack, where the long-term outcomes may be uncertain. Proving liability in a dog…

When you’ve suffered a serious injury due to another’s irresponsible and negligent actions, they should be held liable. This includes compensating you for the injuries you sustained and the losses you endured as a result of those injuries. However, your case may go nowhere if you try to file a…

A dog bite can be a traumatizing experience. Injuries can range from lacerations or puncture wounds to severe disfigurement and infection. And if the dog is unfamiliar to you or a stray, you may rightfully worry about whether it has rabies or other transmissible diseases. If you’re asking yourself what…

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next. You might also have questions about what exactly your insurance covers. Many victims are confused about personal liability and property damage (PLPD) insurance—what it is, what it covers, and what to do…

Filing a personal injury lawsuit against a person or organization isn’t an easy decision to make. You probably aren’t filing a lawsuit to get even with someone—you’re doing it because you’ve suffered real losses. Your losses could include financial hardships like the cost of medical treatment or the time you’ve…

July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to honoring the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. This month-long celebration marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation passed in July 1990. The ADA has been instrumental in breaking down barriers to inclusion…

There are many factors involved in a Sterling Heights personal injury case. From investigating the accident to negotiating a settlement, a lot of work goes into pursuing a claim for compensation. An attorney can guide you through the process of seeking financial awards. A lawyer can explain your rights, identify…

You can change lawyers in the middle of a case. If you are not satisfied with your personal injury attorney’s services, you can change representation for almost any reason at nearly any time. However, you should hire new counsel before you fire your current lawyer. Read on to learn more…

If someone else’s negligent actions hurt you or your loved one, you may be able to seek personal injury compensation. You may want to hire a Michigan personal injury lawyer to help you navigate your insurance claim or lawsuit and prove that another party is liable for your damages. If you have…

How much a Michigan personal injury lawyer costs depends on the law firm, but a personal injury lawyer almost never charges any upfront fee. Clients do not pay anything to hire an attorney but instead agree to give the law firm a percentage of their financial recovery. This contingency fee…

A dog bite or animal attack is a frightening experience that can inflict injuries ranging from superficial wounds to severe disfigurement. Additional health complications, such as infections, may endanger a victim’s life. Understanding the laws surrounding dog bites and animal attacks in Michigan is crucial to protecting your rights and…

Suffering severe or catastrophic injuries in a Michigan car accident can affect more than just your physical health. You might find it difficult or impossible to perform certain activities or enjoy the lifestyle you were accustomed to before you got hurt. Can you recover compensation for this loss of enjoyment…

When you’re injured in an accident, it’s normal to have concerns about your health and financial future. How will I pay my medical bills? What about my job? Do I need to file a lawsuit? These are all fair questions. The personal injury claims process can be confusing. And depending…

Bus crashes are among the most dangerous types of accidents in Michigan. The sheer size of buses ― and the large number of passengers they carry ― increases the likelihood of serious injuries when collisions happen. Many buses also lack safety features, like seat belts, to protect occupants from harm….

Losing a family member or loved one is painful. It’s even harder if their death occurs because of someone else’s negligent actions. If someone dies because of another party’s careless actions, Michigan law allows certain surviving relatives to file a wrongful death action and seek compensation for their loss. If…

PENDING LEGISLATION WILL HURT ACCIDENT SURVIVORS – WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW TO CHANGE IT! Huge changes are taking place under the proposed No-Fault legislation due to go into effect on July 1st. There is an alternative bill that Dave Christensen helped write that would save the medical providers and…

Some of the losses caused by an accident are easy to calculate. Medical bills, rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related expenses can be quantified with proof of your monetary losses. But what about damages that can’t easily be assessed? Pain and suffering does not come with a price tag….

claim means going to trial. That’s a myth. The truth is that the majority of personal injury cases are resolved through a settlement with an insurance company or through a process known as mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that occurs before a case reaches the…

When you’ve been seriously injured in an accident in Michigan and expect to win a sizable settlement, you may be concerned about having part of your award claimed by taxes. Take heart. In Michigan, most victims are not required to pay taxes on their personal injury settlement. There are exceptions, however….

Dealing with injuries you sustained in an automobile accident or other personal injury incident is hard enough. Unfortunately, the situation is made even more difficult when your insurance company asks you to undergo an Independent Medical Exam (IME). The name of this examination is misleading. It is far from independent since it is…

Injuries caused by another party’s recklessness are painful and often costly to treat. In Michigan, accident victims can demand compensation for their losses through a personal injury claim. But how much money will you get in a settlement? That’s a difficult question to answer. Here’s the bottom line: There’s no…

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, recovering a full and fair settlement from the insurance company is incredibly important. However, an insurance adjuster may not be eager to pay you what you’re truly owed. One way that adjusters may attempt to reduce your payout is by disputing the…

Even the safest driver in the world can get into a car accident. It seems like it’s not really a question of if, but when. Most drivers are involved in a vehicle wreck at least once every ten years, so understanding how to file a claim with your Michigan no-fault insurance policy is…

Michigan law allows for exemplary damages, which are similar to punitive damages but with a different intent. In other states, punitive damages are ordered as a punishment for the defendant’s egregious, malicious, or despicable behavior. In Michigan, exemplary damages are awarded to victims who claim that the defendant has acted with…

Your injury has caused you to suffer. You’re in physical pain; you’re probably stressing about medical expenses and the fact that you’re missing work; and you may be going through your options for getting the money you need to support yourself while recovering from your injuries. You may be wondering…

When you’ve been in an accident in Michigan and have been seriously injured, you are likely suffering not only physically but financially from the incident. Medical care is expensive, and the more serious your injury, the greater your financial losses are likely to be. You may even be missing out on work…

You’ve just been injured in a vehicle collision. You’re in a hospital room, hurting, traumatized, and scared. You can barely move because of the pain. And there’s a question troubling you. In addition to worry about your physical health, one of the first questions that will come to you after…

Being injured in an accident can upset the basic pattern of your everyday life. You may have very serious injuries as a result of your accident, and you may be suffering from mental anxiety due to this stressful ordeal. On top of your pain and mental anguish, you may also…

The personal injury claim process can take some time, and this can be frustrating for accident victims. You need that settlement because you are probably dealing with financial losses brought about by your accident. You can’t pay for all of that on your own. CONTACT A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER NOW!   You…