Articles Posted in Personal Injury Accident

The moments after an accident are frenzied. A person’s adrenaline is pumping, they are trying to process what just happened, and they likely aren’t thinking very clearly. Because of this, a person might feel totally fine in the moments after an accident and think they are OK. It is only a few hours (or days)…

One of the tricks the insurance company tries to play with an injured person is to convince the person that the insurance company isn’t liable. They try to convince the injured person that they were actually at fault for injuries and they won’t get anything from a jury. The may try to use this argument…

When someone is injured in an accident, they understandably want some assurance that they will get the money they need. Unfortunately, no personal injury attorney can ever guarantee success in a case. This is frustrating for an injured person, but it is the only honest, ethical answer a lawyer can give. What the law firm…

When a person is injured on their motorcycle, contacting a lawyer is often the last thing on their mind. They are more focused on getting better after their catastrophic injuries. This is understandable, but time is of the essence after an accident. Not only are there statute of limitations issues, but evidence needs to be…

Personal injury lawyers have a negative reputation in some circles. Commonly called “ambulance chasers” and other derogatory terms, these attorneys and their clients are sometimes viewed as a person out looking for a quick buck. While this isn’t the case in most instances, it is a relatively common perception. Therefore, it is important for an…

Although Michigan is a “no-fault” state and you will have coverage from your own insurance should an accident occur regardless of who is at fault, you may be able need a Michigan accident lawyer to help make sure you are able to recoup damages from those involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates someone…

Some people assume that they can handle a personal injury case on their own. They think they can get a similar settlement and, without having to pay attorney’s fees, will actually have extra money left over. It is certainly a person’s right to handle their own case, but it should be noted that it’s generally…

There are times when an insurance company jumps in after an accident and makes an offer. Often, they tell the injured person that this is the best they can expect. They also tell the injured person that if they don’t accept it, they may not receive any money whatsoever. This pressure is extremely difficult for…

In every personal injury case, the goal is to make the injured person as whole as possible after an injury. But what exactly does “made whole” mean? Specifically, it means to return a person to the state they were in before an accident occurred. Since we don’t have a time machine to take a person…

As a Detroit injury attorney, too often we see cases where a terrible accident is made much worse because the people involved were not secured in proper safety belts or devices. This may be especially true with children. It may also be quite confusing to truly know when children should be restrained and what seat…