Motor vehicle liability
cases arise out of automobile, truck and
motorcycle crashes. I represent you in bringing
an out of court claim/in court litigation
against the at fault party/parties, such as the
driver/owner of the at fault vehicle. The
Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law requires that
your injuries have met a "threshold" of death,
serious impairment of a body function and/or
permanent serious disfigurement in order to
bring a "pain and suffering" claim. (MCL
§500.3101 et seq)
I can also assist with
your 1st party claims (also known as
No-Fault claims) against your own vehicle
insurer for the payment of PIP (Personal Injury
Protection) benefits. Such benefits include:
wage loss, medical expenses, attendant care,
replacement services and mileage. These benefits
are payable without regard to fault. There is a
1 year time limit to make the claim and it must
be in writing (MCL
§500.3101 at seq). I
would be pleased to analyze your specific
situation.
Generally I would prefer to give you advice on
any PIP claims, but will usually encourage you
to handle these claims on your own so you will
not incur any attorney fee as your insurer will
normally voluntarily pay the claim. Of course if
you choose not to handle the claim yourself, or
if it is denied, I will be happy to represent
you in the PIP claim.
I also handle other motor vehicle related cases,
such as:
Dramshop liability:
where the other motorist is visibly intoxicated
and continued to be served alcohol after such
visible intoxication was evident. Eye witness
testimony is generally required to prove such
continued service. There is a 120 day written
notice requirement once you retain counsel and a
2 year statute of limitations (MCL §436.1801).
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-436-1801
Highway liability:
where the improved portion of the highway has a
defect which existed for 30 days or more and
caused or contributed to the motor vehicle
collision. There is a 120 day written notice
requirement from the date of the incident and a
2 year statute of limitations (MCL §691.1402 at
seq.
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-691-1402
