Posts by Jeffrey Hartkop
DEPOSITIONS – FAQ
I’ve Been Subpoenaed for a Deposition. What Is It? In short, a deposition is a question and answer session given under oath. It is the opportunity for attorneys to speak on the record with witnesses involved in a case about what he or she knows – including you. Do I have to Appear for…
Read MoreWHO PAYS FOR MY INJURIES IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT
Michigan law is clear that for an at-fault driver to be liable for noneconomic damages (pain and suffering) to a car accident victim, the injured person must have “suffered death, serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement.” Whether an injured person falls into one of the latter two prongs often requires an…
Read MoreI’VE BEEN INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT. CAN I BRING A CLAIM?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get and there really is not easy answer. For lawyers who practice in this area we know that the law requires us to get over two hurdles. The first is: Was the other person at least 51% at fault? The law requires that the…
Read MoreWHAT TO EXPECT IN A LAWSUIT FOR PERSONAL INJURIES? FAQ
At Macomb Injury Lawyers, we understand that even the idea of a lawsuit can be stressful and that most people have not gone through the complex and lengthy proceedings of civil litigation for personal injuries. To help you further understand the process and put your mind at ease, here are some frequently asked questions about…
Read MoreWHO PAYS THE MEDICAL BILLS AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
Your Auto Insurance Company Is Liable for the Bills In general, under the Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) portion of your automobile insurance policy, your auto insurer is “liable to pay benefits for accidental bodily injury arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.” Among those benefits are payment of…
Read MoreWHAT DOES MY AUTO INSURANCE COVER? A FURTHER LOOK AT PIP BENEFITS
Who Pays My Benefits if I’m Involved in an Accident? In general, under the Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) portion of your automobile insurance policy, your auto insurer is “liable to pay benefits for accidental bodily injury arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle.” What is an “Accidental” Bodily…
Read MoreYOUR AUTO INSURANCE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR PERSONAL PROTECTION BENEFITS REGARDLESS OF WHO IS AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT
If you have sustained an accidental bodily injury arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of the motor vehicle as a motor vehicle, your auto insurance company is liable to pay benefits. Even if you are at fault for the accident, you are still entitled to have those benefits such as medical bills,…
Read MoreMICHIGAN NO-FAULT INSURANCE: THE BASICS
MICHIGAN NO-FAULT INSURANCE: THE BASICS Automobile Insurance is Required Under the Law Under Michigan’s No-Fault Act, every owner of a motor vehicle in Michigan is required to maintain certain automobile insurance coverage. In fact, it is ILLEGAL to be operating or allowing someone else to operate your car that isn’t covered by automobile…
Read MoreBIRTH INJURIES – HELPING FAMILIES
Families who are the victim of a baby injured during the birth process feel a pain no one else can understand. The hardest part afterward becomes getting answers to the basic question: “what happened?” That is the one question hospital staff and doctors are reluctant to answer honestly because it makes them recognize the problems…
Read MoreIF I’M INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT, WHO PAYS MY BILLS?
IF I’M INJURED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT, WHO PAYS MY BILLS? One of the most common questions we get is who is responsible for the medical bills that follow after being injured in an auto accident. The Michigan No-Fault law, in section MCL 500.3114 spells out the list of who pays first depending on the…
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