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…
Accidents that cause injuries can lead to tremendous upheaval in your life. Not only are you suffering from significant physical pain, you may also be permanently disabled and suffering from mental trauma due to the accident. If you are permanently disabled, you may be extremely worried about what your life…
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…
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