Michigan’s comparative negligence law reduces a car crash victim’s pain and suffering compensation and economic damages by the amount that the victim was at fault. If the victim is found 10% at fault for an auto accident and is awarded $1 million in damages, comparative fault reduces this recovery by $100,000 (10% of $1M). However, …
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The Michigan pedestrian car accident statistics show that October is the most dangerous month for people traveling by foot with the highest number of injuries and deaths. From 2016 to 2020, the month of October had the highest overall number of pedestrian-involved automobile crashes, injury crashes and fatal crashes. We want everyone to be aware …
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If you have been injured in a car accident, you can sue both the at-fault driver and titled owner of the vehicle that struck you. In many cases, the driver and owner will be the same person. However, when they are not, both can be held legally responsible for your car accident. Sue the driver …
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In Michigan, if you are driving your own motorcycle when you are injured in a motorcycle accident without insurance and the crash involved a car or truck, you will be denied No-Fault PIP benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. You may also receive a fine and be sent to jail for up …
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When you have been injured in a car accident while pregnant, you can file a lawsuit to recover pain and suffering compensation and economic loss damages from the at-fault driver who caused the crash. You can also file a wrongful death lawsuit if the crash results in a miscarriage of your pregnancy. It is hard …
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Crotch rocket motorcycle death statistics show that these supersport bike riders are 4 times more likely to die than riders of other types of motorcycles. More than 50% of the fatally injured supersport riders are under 30 years of age. Speed is a factor in 57% of these types deaths. What is a crotch rocket? …
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Medical coverage for a motorcycle accident has recently changed. Now, if you are involved in a motorcycle accident and injured in a crash with a car or truck, your medical coverage for your injuries will likely come from: (1) No-Fault PIP from the insurance company of the driver who caused the crash; or (2) first-party …
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A wrongful death attorney is the lawyer who will recover the unjust damages your family is legally entitled to after you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident. This can include No-Fault survivor’s loss benefits, including “reasonable medical, hospital, funeral, and burial expenses,” compensation for pain and suffering and monetary damages for …
Who you sue after a car accident in Michigan depends on what harms and losses you have suffered. To recover pain and suffering compensation for your injuries and for economic loss damages, you will sue the at-fault driver and owner of the vehicle that caused the crash. If you are suing to recover No-Fault insurance …