Do I Need A Lawyer For A Car Accident In Canton, MI?
If you are injured in a car accident in Canton, MI you are not required to hire a lawyer but it is in your best interest. An experienced attorney can help protect your legal rights to collect Michigan No-Fault wage loss, PIP benefits and get your medical bills paid. Unfortunately, our state’s auto law can present a few financial traps for the unwary and having the right attorney can help you avoid those traps.
For example, did you know that most drivers are required to provide “notice” if they are injured in a hit and run or injured by a driver that is uninsured? In Michigan, insurance policies can be written with contract language that requires a 30 day notice to recover uninsured motorist protection if a driver gets injured in a hit and run crash. (About 20% of all drivers in Michigan drive uninsured.) Failure to comply with the “notice” requirement in your own “uninsured motorist” policy can cause your policy to be voided so that you lose your ability to recover compensation for injuries and/or losses. That means you’re potentially left with expensive medical bills, lacking insurance for related healthcare and medical treatment you might need in the future.
An experienced car accident lawyer will be there to protect you from these types of insurance company traps in you Canton, MI case. Unfortunately, we’ve seen another concerning trend that has auto insurance companies and claims adjusters tricking victims, who are already under financial pressure after a crash, into “settling” their injury claims for less than those claims are worth. They even talk victims into forfeiting future rights to auto No-Fault benefits and giving up rights to pain and suffering compensation.
Our car accident lawyers are here to protect you and be your guide in meeting the challenges of your Canton, MI crash case. We work for you, to make sure you receive everything you’re entitled to, both from your insurance company and from the negligent driver’s insurance company. Schedule a free consultation with an experienced us right away after any motor vehicle collision in which there has been an injury.