Michigan Third Party Claims

Michigan auto accident third-party claims are also referred to as automobile negligence claims. In a third-party claim, a plaintiff sues the driver or owner of a vehicle, alleging negligence causing an auto accident injury. If the driver or owner of the vehicle has no-fault insurance, the person injured in the Michigan auto accident may sue him or her for noneconomic damages, as long as the claimant's injuries meet the threshold requirement of death, permanent serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of body function. The plaintiff may also sue for any economic losses resulting from the auto accident that exceed the statutory no-fault maximum amount. These excess lost wage claims do not have to meet the no-fault threshold.

The third-party claim compensates a person injured in an auto accident in Michigan for damages, such as his or her past, present, and future noneconomic losses and any excess economic losses if applicable. However, in a third-party Michigan auto accident, the plaintiff is not entitled to sue the negligent driver for compensation for any economic damages paid by the plaintiff's own no-fault insurance carrier. Therefore, the injured party cannot seek to "double dip" the lost wages, medical bills or replacement services paid by his or her own no-fault company.

Our automobile accident attorneys will work to insure that you get the settlement that you deserve. We have grown to become the largest firm of Michigan auto accident lawyers practicing exclusively in automobile accidents. Our case history speaks for itself. We will be happy to review your Michigan auto accident claim ourselves with the knowledge that we are the biggest law firm in Michigan because we are the best. Our case history speaks for itself, we are the best choice to handle your Michigan auto accident claims.

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