Auto Accidents
What to Do After a Car Accident in Macomb County, Michigan
A car accident can change your life in seconds. Whether the crash happened on I-94, Hall Road (M-59), Gratiot Avenue, Van Dyke Avenue, or a local road in Sterling Heights, Warren, Clinton Township, Shelby Township, Roseville, Fraser, New Baltimore, or St. Clair Shores, the decisions you make after the accident can affect your health, finances,…
Read MoreSpring Driving Safety in Macomb County
Spring Car & Motorcycle Accidents in Macomb County: What Drivers Need to Know Spring in Macomb County brings more traffic, motorcycles back on the road, and unpredictable weather conditions. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most common times for serious car and motorcycle accidents across Southeast Michigan. Call (586) 333-3000 As winter fades, roads…
Read MoreBlack Ice Accidents in Michigan: What to Do After a Crash or Fall in Macomb County
Black Ice Accidents Black ice is one of the most dangerous road and walking hazards in Michigan. It is nearly invisible, forms quickly, and often causes serious car accidents and slip and fall injuries throughout Macomb County. If you were injured in Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Warren, Shelby Township, Roseville, Fraser, Mt. Clemens, or anywhere…
Read MoreCan a Passenger Sue the Driver in an Accident?
If you were hurt as a passenger in a car crash, you may be wondering whether you can sue the driver. In Michigan, the answer is often yes, but it depends on how your injuries are handled under the No-Fault system and whether your case meets certain legal thresholds. This guide breaks it down in…
Read MoreWhat You Should Do If You Have Been in an Auto Accident
Macomb County Accident Guide What You Should Do If You Have Been in an Accident The steps you take right after an accident can protect your health, strengthen your insurance claim, and preserve your right to compensation. This guide is written for people in Macomb County, Michigan, including Sterling Heights, Warren, Clinton Township, Shelby Township,…
Read MoreMacomb County Attorney for Injury Claim: What to Expect Next
If you’ve been hurt in Macomb County, an attorney for an injury claim is the professional who steps in to handle every part of seeking compensation after an accident. That means investigating what happened, protecting your rights, valuing your losses, dealing with insurance companies, and taking your case to court if needed—usually on a contingency…
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 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…
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