Finding the Right Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer

Auto Accident Lawyer Qualifications

When you’re looking for a qualified auto accident lawyer in Michigan, here are some tips: Talk with friends, peers and other car and truck accident victims. Read about Michigan law relating to automobile accidents. You’ll also want to search for experienced attorneys who have handled auto accident cases and who have been recognized by independent third-party sources for their excellence and ability in this challenging area of personal injury law.

Michigan Auto Law is Michigan’s largest law firm practicing exclusively in car accident, truck accident and motorcycle accident cases. With 17 lawyers and 45 total staff, our law firm is large enough to handle the most challenging cases, yet we provide the personalized, responsive attention that every client deserves. We have achieved more million dollar verdicts and settlements for auto accident injury and death cases than any other law firm in Michigan. To receive help from one of our auto accident lawyers, please call (800) 777-0028.

Researching the Michigan Auto Accident Lawyer

Meanwhile, please refer to the following checklist to determine the most qualified auto accident lawyer and Michigan law firm:

• Refer to biographical information about the specific auto accident lawyer and auto accident law firm.
• The lawyer should have specialized expertise in auto accident personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• The law firm should have a Web site that provides helpful information to inform and educate you.
• There should be news articles, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other informational features that the auto accident lawyer has prepared to educate and inform accident victims and other Michigan auto accident lawyers.
• Seek third-party verification of the law firm and the auto accident lawyer’s reputation by checking legal publications, such as Michigan Lawyers Weekly, for any positive or negative publicity about the attorney or the cases that he or she has handled.
• The lawyer should be familiar with Michigan and federal laws for car, truck and motorcycle accidents, which are all complicated and unique.
• The Michigan auto accident lawyer should have experience with the extensive discovery needed to prove negligence on behalf of negligent drivers and trucking companies in accident cases.
• Find verifiable information about the law firm’s record of success for both auto accident settlements and jury verdicts. (Note that 98 percent Michigan Auto Law’s car and truck accident cases settle versus going to trial, because defense attorneys consider jury success when proposing settlements, and auto insurance companies seek to avoid the exposure of injury cases going to trial. Therefore, an auto accident lawyer with demonstrated ability in trial can increase the value of auto accident injury settlements by as much as five-fold in Michigan.)
• Beware of advertising materials and Web sites that contain self-proclaimed endorsements, such as “the best, the top, leading,” that cannot be supported by fact or verified by recognized third parties.
• The auto accident lawyer should be actively involved with legal associations such as the Michigan Association for Justice (formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association), the American Association for Justice and the Association of Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America — not just as members, but as recognized leaders.
• The auto accident lawyer should be a speaker at seminars, an author of publications and a panel expert on handling auto negligence cases, auto insurance no-fault litigation and personal injuries such as traumatic brain injury.
• Contact the State Bar of Michigan and Martindale-Hubbell, or visit the Web sites to find out if the lawyer is in good standing. Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Rating is the highest for legal ability and ethics, though very few Michigan lawyers and law firms have been given this top mark.
• Avoid the Yellow Pages: The best auto accident lawyers don’t have to advertise heavily, they earn new client referrals from positive word-of-mouth or from other respected lawyers.

Be Wary of National Lawyer Referral Directories

When searching online for an auto accident lawyer, please be wary of submission forms to large, national lawyer referral directories featuring a wide variety of legal topics. This information is specifically designed to speak to a mass audience versus communicating directly with Michigan consumers about their unique laws, challenges and auto accident circumstances. Furthermore, it’s rare that mass directories can truly recommend the most qualified Michigan lawyer for a specific type of car accident case.

Auto Accident Lawyers of Michigan Auto Law Can Help You

Meeting the requirements of the checklist above will probably narrow your choice to only a couple potential Michigan auto accident law firms. At this point, call the firm and ask to schedule a consultation. To see how Michigan Auto Law measures up before the free consultation, please refer to the verifiable Quick Facts about our firm.

To request a free, no obligation case evaluation with one of our auto accident lawyers, please fill out our contact form and we will respond to your inquiry within one business day. Or to speak to a lawyer immediately, please call (800) 777-0028. To better serve you, Michigan Auto Law has law offices in Southfield, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Sterling Heights.