Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you can sue for a personal injury in Michigan if your injury was due to person, business, or entity that was negligent.

Most personal injury lawyers take 1/3 or 33%. This is a standard practice and the fee isn’t collected unless you win your case.

Yes, you can sue for your pain and suffering in the State of Michigan. This type of compensation is called “non-economic” damages which means that it can’t be stated exactly in a dollar amount unlike medical bills. There is no maximum cap, but the settlement is usually limited to the amount on the insurance policy.

Personal injury lawyers generally charge no up-front fee. The fee is deducted from the settlement after you win so you won’t have to pay anything out of pocket. This makes it affordable to hire a quality personal injury lawyer for everyone regardless of financial situations.

Yes, you can sue for emotional distress in Michigan. This type of damage can be difficult to prove and you will need to provide substantial evidence to support your claim.

It depends. There are many factors that will influence how much you can collect for a personal injury lawsuit. Some factors include what type of injury, how the injury occurred, how serious are the injuries, how much are the medical bills, who was at fault, how much insurance both parties have, etc.

The simple answer is that it is a cost effective way to settle a personal injury lawsuit. Some additional reasons most personal injury cases settle includes it avoids uncertainty, saves time and money, reduces the workload, more privacy, and you don’t have to admit liability.

The most money ever awarded in a lawsuit is $206 billion. It was a lawsuits brought by the attorney generals in 46 states for damages that tobacco cost state healthcare systems.

No, there is no time limit for insurance companies to settle a claim in Michigan. In fact, a well known tactic used by insurance companies is to drag cases on in an effort for the plaintiff to agree to a lower settlement.

Yes, you can sue for emotional distress in Michigan. It is considered a non-economic damage.

It can be difficult to prove emotional distress so you should record as much as possible for evidence. This can include seeking a professional regarding your problem, keeping a journal of your symptoms, hiring expert witnesses, having your friends and family testify on your behalf, and recording any physical injuries.

Some emotional things you can sue for include PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and eating disorders.

Exemplary damages are awarded to the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit for especially despicable behavior that was conducted by the defendant.

Your account might be sent to a collections agency where they will harass you and call you constantly in an attempt to make you pay. Some healthcare providers will take you to court and sue you for your debt obligations.

The likelihood of a personal injury claim going to court is quite small. Less than 5% of all personal injury cases end up going to court.

Generally, you have 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan. For medical malpractice, you have 2 years.

Yes, most personal injury cases are settled out of court. Less than 5% of all personal injury cases are taken to a jury trial in Michigan.

No, you cannot have a lawyer represent you in a small claims case in Michigan.

How long you have to sue someone in Michigan depends on the type of case. For most personal injury cases, there is a 3 year statute of limitations. For legal or medical malpractice, the statute of limitations is 2 years. For libel or slander, the statute of limitations is 1 year.

Yes, it can worth it. If the dispute involves money, but less than $6500, it is indeed a good option.

Small Claims Court in Michigan handles cases where the damages are $6,500 or less.

There is no guaranteed way to get a judge to rule in your favor. The best way is to be professional and have a good case that is well presented.

The fee for a small court claim is $50 for claims between $600 and $1,750. The fee increases to $70 for claims between $1,750 and $6,500.

The easiest way is to hire an attorney who can start a lawsuit for you. The official process includes filing a summons and complaint, paying all the filing fees, and serving all the parties with a notice of the complaint.

The stages of a personal injury claim include investigating the cause of your injuries, documenting or recording your injuries, negotiation with the other parties, filing a lawsuit or receiving a settlement, go to court and prove your case.

Most personal injury cases take somewhere between 2 months and 2 years.

Here are three good questions to as a lawyer before hiring them. 1) Do I have a good case? 2) Will you be the attorney handling my case? 3) What results you have obtained for cases similar to mine?

Regardless of how complicated you think your case is, you should hire a personal injury attorney to help you. There is no charge if your lawyer doesn’t recover on your behalf and it’s been proven that you collect more damages with the assistance of a lawyer even after paying attorney fees.

The best way to interview a personal injury lawyer is simply to ask them questions such as the following. 1) Do you specialize in personal injury cases? 2) How long have you been practicing law 3) Will you be the attorney handling my case? 4) Do I have a good case? 5) How long do you think my case will take? 6) How much do you think my case is worth 6) What are your case results in similar cases? 7) What is your fee structure?

A personal injury lawyer will help maximize the amount of recovery for your injuries. They do this by investigating claims, gathering all the evidence, talking to witnesses, negotiating with insurance companies, sending out demand letters, preparing pleadings, conducting the discovery process, representing you at trial if necessary.

The main advantage of hiring a personal injury lawyer is getting the most amount of money possible for your lawsuit. They will build the strength of your case and handle everything necessary to win your case while you focus on your recovery.

The top 10 signs of a good lawyer include 1) Results 2) Experience 3) Have good communication 4) Trial wins 5) Optimistic 6) Friendly 7) Honesty 8) Creativity 9) Objective 10) Well spoken

Yes, it is best to be honest with your attorney. Attorney-client privilege makes sure that anything you say to your lawyer will stay between you. For the best results, you should be completely honest with your lawyer.

Auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, birth injury, dog bites, workers compensation, and social security disability are the most common types of personal injury claims.