Articles Posted in Personal Injury

Insurance companies are businesses with a financial interest in denying claims whenever possible. As such, if you’re seeking compensation from an insurer after an accident, you should expect that it will monitor you to see if your activity lines up with what you’ve told it. The insurer might track your social media posts, assign an…

Some people work to negotiate a settlement on their own, only to find that the amount did not sufficiently cover their damages. They may wish to re-open negotiations to try to get more for their injuries. Unfortunately, once a case has been settled, that makes a case final. This is why it is vital that…

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…

A common question we get asked from clients is, “How long will my case take?” This is an understandable question that unfortunately doesn’t have an easy answer. In general, an injury claim takes between 4 months and two years. Some cases can take even longer, depending on the specific circumstances of the case, but many…

During their initial free consultation, many clients want to know how much money they can expect for their injuries. They hope that a personal injury lawyer can give them an estimate of what to expect from a settlement or a verdict. While this is an understandable question, there is unfortunately no way to provide an…

An option available on most auto insurance policies is known as Underinsured Motorist Coverage (UIM). This coverage exists for people who have been seriously injured in a car accident and who find that the at-fault party’s insurance coverage does not make them whole. As a Detroit Personal Injury Lawyer, it is a good idea to…

Slip and fall accidents can occur in many situations and under many types of conditions. Usually a slip and fall accident refers to a situation where a person is injured by slipping, falling or tripping because of a dangerous condition on the grounds. If you have been injured in a slip and fall, you may…

Some people hesitate to contact a Detroit Personal Injury Attorney because they worry about the stigma of a lawsuit. They worry that people will think less of them for seeking help after an accident, assuming that their friends or family might accuse of them of seeking a handout. The truth is, the vast majority of…

Many people, when first meeting with their personal injury attorney, want to know if this lawyer can guarantee a paycheck. They want to know exactly how much they can expect to receive for their injuries and exactly when they can expect it. A lawyer can never guarantee the results of any case, nor can this…

Insurance companies will fight to do everything possible to delay your case. It’s part of their business model and is an inevitable part of any case. A personal injury attorney can do everything they can do keep the case moving forward, but the client has certain steps they can take to prevent these delays as…