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Loss of Consortium

If injuries resulting from a Michigan auto accident, truck accident, semi-truck accident, 18-wheeler accident, or motorcycle accident affect your relationship with your spouse you may be entitled to damages for "loss of consortium."

Unfortunately, many Michigan loss of consortium attorneys routinely consider "loss of consortium" damages as damages for decreased or limited sexual activity between the injured party and the spouse. While this is part of a loss of consortium claim, the term also refers to care, companionship, and affection between the injured party and spouse, whether or not there is a decrease or change in sexual activity. However, one element of damages of a Michigan loss of consortium claim will include a spouse's sexual activity. You should discuss this element of damages with your spouse and your attorney if you decide to pursue a lawsuit for loss of consortium in Michigan.

If you do choose to pursue a Michigan loss of consortium claim, your spouse may also choose to pursue a Michigan loss of consortium claim against the same defendants, even though your spouse was not directly injured by the Michigan car accident. (Sometimes a company may be more willing to settle a Michigan automobile accident case where there is more than one plaintiff, and the chance for a higher verdict against the company.)

There have been efforts in some jurisdictions to extend loss of consortium to same-sex partners and couples who are not married, but in a permanent relationship. So far these efforts have been unsuccessful in Michigan, and there is currently no recovery for loss of consortium by the Michigan auto accident injured partner who is not legally married.

Events resulting in a Michigan loss of consortium are often the subject of litigation. To protect your legal rights following a traumatic Michigan auto accident resulting in loss of consortium, it is generally wise to consult a Michigan loss of consortium attorney who is experienced in such matters.

A Michigan loss of consortium lawyer can help "level the playing field" by providing loss of consortium victims with information regarding the practical and legal aspects of Michigan personal injury law.

For a review of your claim, please contact us.

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

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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).

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

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

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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.