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Michigan Mini Tort Accident Claims

You can pursue a mini-tort claim as long as you are less than 50 percent at fault, to recover up to $500 for the repair of your car. The legislature is currently studying whether or not they should increase this limit.

There are a number of things you should do in the event you are involved in a Michigan automobile accident. First off, call the police because, no matter how minor the fender-bender, you don’t know what the other party might decide to do later. Secondly, keep in mind, fault, even in a no-fault insurance state, can still result in substantial recovery for you, depending on the severity of the personal injury recieved from the auto accident as well as other factors. If you are physically able, get the names and phone numbers of all involved parties and any witnesses. Do not discuss the accident or sign anything from the wrongdoer’s insurance company directly after the Michigan automobile accident. Do not discuss the case with the other insurance company.

Once you have been treated medically, keep track of all of your bills and who has paid what for your expenses. If you need outside help during your recovery or incur any other out-of-pocket expenses, pay for them by check or get a receipt for your records.

File all claims with your insurance companies promptly to ensure you don’t lose your reimbursement benefits.

Lastly, if at any time you are concerned that you are not receiving all of your benefits or are confused about what you may be entitled to receive or pursue, contact a Michigan automobile accident attorney at Michigan Auto Law. Our auto accident attorneys have the knowledge and experience that you need when dealing with a serious personal injury automobile accident claim. We will work with you to insure you recieve the compensation you are entitled to by Michigan state law.

Mini Tort Sample Letter

SampleMiniTortLetter.pdf [8kb Adobe Acrobat Document]

SampleMiniTortLetter.doc [21kb Word Document]

Contact Lawrence E. Gursten or Steven M. Gursten 1-800-777-0028

AV Peer Review Rated

Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

Michigan Super Lawyer

Top 5% of Attorneys in Michigan

Michigan Super Lawyer features only the Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan.

3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
have been featured as

Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Only 5% of Law Firms in the U.S. Qualify

Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.