Do I Need A Lawyer For A Car Accident In Holland, MI?
If you are injured in a car accident in Holland, MI you are not required to hire a lawyer but it is in your best interest. An attorney can help protect your legal rights to collect Michigan No-Fault wage loss, PIP benefits and get your medical bills paid. Unfortunately, Michigan’s No-Fault law can present many potential hurdles for the uninformed consumer.
For example, did you know that you may be required to provide “notice” if you are injured in a hit and run or in a crash with an uninsured driver? This is just one of many factors that most consumers don’t understand about insurance. Insurance policies can have language in their contracts that requires a 30 day notice to recover uninsured motorist protection and coverage, which may also apply if you are injured in a hit and run crash. (These types of crashes are very common with an estimated 20% of Michigan drivers driving without insurance.) If you fail to comply with the “notice” requirement in your “uninsured motorist” policy, your policy can be voided, and you can lose the ability to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. This leaves you with nothing, or worse, with expensive medical bills and without insurance for future medical care.
An experienced Holland car accident lawyer can help protect you from other unexpected “traps,” too. Did you know that some auto insurance company claims adjusters may try to trick drivers into “settling” their personal injury claims for a lot less than they should? These errant claim adjusters may also try to get you to forfeit future legal rights to No-Fault benefits and potential pain and suffering compensation.
Our attorneys can protect you and help you get through the challenging time after a personal injury from a vehicle crash. We’re here to ensure you get everything you are entitled to, from your insurance company and the insurance company of the negligent driver. It’s very important that you call to schedule a free consultation with an experienced attorney after any vehicle crash in which you or a family member are injured.