You can always get a second opinion from another lawyer about your car accident case. You have a right to be informed about your case and you should exercise that right if your current attorney is not returning your calls, informing you on the status of your case, and not making your case a priority. …
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The best way to prepare for a car accident before it happens is by having auto insurance coverage on your vehicle and to carry the best coverage that you can afford. You should also keep the following in your car: (1) proof of insurance; (2) proof registration; (3) emergency contacts (for EMS/police if you are unresponsive …
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A civil lawsuit for a car accident in Michigan allows someone injured by an at-fault, negligent driver to hold that driver accountable for the pain and suffering and economic losses he or she has caused. A separate civil lawsuit allows a crash victim to recover unpaid or overdue No-Fault PIP benefits from the auto insurance …
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Fatal car crashes are on the rise in the U.S. and in Michigan. NHTSA has announced that fatal auto accidents in the U.S. jumped 10.5% in 2021, hitting a 16-year record high. Earlier this year, NHTSA also reported that Michigan traffic deaths were up 10.9% during the first 9 months of 2021. Unfortunately, this is …
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If you happen to lose a car accident lawsuit in Michigan, there are several things that may happen. First, you may be able to appeal. Second, you will likely not have to pay your own lawyer if he or she was working on a contingency fee basis. Third, you are still entitled to recover No-Fault …
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A Michigan bad faith insurance lawsuit allows an auto accident victim to recover money from an auto insurance company that acts in “bad faith.” This can include the handling of claims of both the car accident victim and for the at-fault driver who caused a crash. Michigan’s bad faith insurance law is very different from …
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In general, a car accident lawsuit will take between one to two years to resolve. There are several key dates during the lawsuit process that may result in an earlier settlement, such as 30 days after case evaluation or at a facilitation. Some car accident cases also settle before a lawsuit is even filed by …
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The car accident lawsuit process in Michigan will potentially involve 3 types of cases, depending on which type of relief you are pursuing: (1) a case for your injuries and pain and suffering compensation; (2) a case for No-Fault PIP auto insurance benefits to pay for medical bills, lost wages, and other PIP benefits; and …
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The driver who’s at fault in a U-turn accident in Michigan is almost always the driver who is negligently making the U-turn when it either was not safe to do so or when it is clearly illegal to do so. The driver will often be cited for making an illegal turn or for impeding traffic, …
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