Speaking with a Michigan Auto Lawyer is crucial to protect your rights and maximize your compensation for pain and suffering and economic damage.
After a serious car accident, having an experienced Michigan auto lawyer on your side can make a critical difference. The right legal team helps protect your rights and fight for full compensation covering pain and suffering, medical costs, lost income, and other financial losses.
Auto accident injuries often disrupt every part of life. Victims may be unable to work, face mounting medical bills, and experience overwhelming stress on themselves and their families. You shouldn’t have to carry that burden alone.
We’re Here to Support Your Recovery
Serious car accident injuries often require hospitalization, surgery, and long-term medical treatment and nursing services. If you need guidance, We Can Help. We work with doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies to help you recover.
Even the best driver cannot always avoid accidents caused by others, whether the result of slippery road conditions, speeding, drunk driving, or driver distractions. We can even help if you have been hit by an uninsured driver.
Michigan law requires insurance companies to pay the following economic damages as a result of an automobile accident:
Medical Bills for the Life of the Injury
Wage Loss
Attendant Care
Replacement Services
Medical Mileage Reimbursement
These are called First-Party Benefits and are paid by your own car insurance company. If you do not have this insurance, there are other ways to receive these benefits. Our attorneys are experienced in getting these benefits paid to you or on your behalf.
Auto accident victims with serious injuries are also entitled to Third-Party Benefits which usually cover non-economic losses and long-term economic losses as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Our experienced attorneys can help you receive these benefits and negotiate with insurance companies to correctly value your claim.
We will handle your accident case with no legal fees to you unless you win. As your attorneys, we will perform all of the legal work and pay all of the costs and expenses until your case is resolved. Legal fees are only charged if you win or your case settles.
Please contact our experienced personal injury lawyers Heidi M. Hodek and Matthew T. Hanley for a FREE consultation regarding an injury caused by a car or other motor vehicle accident. We have experience representing individuals injured in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, moped, boating, and snowmobile accidents.
Who We Help
We represent individuals injured in accidents involving:
Rear-end collisions
Distracted drivers
Drunk drivers
Speeding vehicles
Failure-to-yield crashes
Left-turn accidents
Head-on collisions
Multi-vehicle crashes
Highway accidents
Teen driver accidents
Commercial vehicle collisions
Uninsured and underinsured motorists
Whether your injuries appear minor or catastrophic, speaking with an attorney early can help preserve important evidence and protect your rights.
Common Injuries After Michigan Car Accidents
Car accidents frequently cause injuries that require extensive medical treatment and long-term rehabilitation.
These injuries may include:
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions
Neck injuries
Back injuries
Herniated discs
Broken bones
Internal injuries
Shoulder injuries
Knee injuries
Spinal cord injuries
Permanent disability
Wrongful death
Some injuries may not become fully apparent until days after the collision. Seeking prompt medical care is important for both your health and your legal claim.
What Compensation May Be Available?
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include:
Medical expenses
Future medical treatment
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Disability
Rehabilitation costs
Household replacement services
Property damage
Other damages allowed under Michigan law
Every case is unique. The amount of compensation depends on the evidence, the severity of the injuries, available insurance coverage, and applicable law.
Understanding Michigan No-Fault Insurance
Michigan's No-Fault system is different from many other states.
After an accident, your own insurance may provide certain benefits regardless of who caused the crash. Depending on your policy and circumstances, these benefits may include:
Medical expense coverage
Wage-loss benefits
Replacement services
Attendant care benefits
However, No-Fault benefits do not necessarily compensate you for pain and suffering. In many situations, a separate claim against the at-fault driver may be necessary.
Because Michigan's insurance laws are complex and continue to evolve, it is often beneficial to obtain legal advice before accepting an insurance company's position.
What To Do After a Car Accident
If you've been involved in a crash:
Call 911 if anyone is injured.
Seek immediate medical attention.
Report the accident to your insurance company.
Take photographs of the vehicles and scene if possible.
Gather witness information.
Avoid discussing fault.
Keep medical records and receipts.
Contact an experienced attorney before signing insurance documents or accepting a settlement.
How We Build Your Case
Every case begins with a thorough investigation.
Our legal team may:
Review police reports
Obtain medical records
Interview witnesses
Collect photographs and video
Review insurance policies
Consult qualified experts when appropriate
Calculate present and future damages
Negotiate with insurance companies
Prepare the case for trial if necessary
While many cases resolve through negotiation, we prepare every case as though it may ultimately be presented to a jury.
Insurance Companies Are Not Always on Your Side
Insurance companies often attempt to reduce the value of legitimate claims by:
Questioning medical treatment
Blaming pre-existing conditions
Disputing fault
Delaying payment
Requesting unnecessary recorded statements
Making early settlement offers before the full extent of injuries is known
Before accepting a settlement, it is important to understand the full value of your claim and the legal rights you may be giving up.