Auto Accident &
Michigan Auto No-Fault (PIP)
Being involved in an accident can have devastating effects on the lives of you and your loved ones, especially when the accident is caused by another person, company, or vehicle failure. Accident victims often do not understand their rights and are not sure where to turn for advice. You may be entitled to compensation for your expenses, pain and suffering.
If you’ve been injured in a car, truck, bus or motorcycle accident, one of the first steps you should take, after seeking medical help, is to call an experienced personal injury lawyer. Hiring an attorney is critical to ensuring you are compensated for your injuries. Hospital bills, lost wages, mental health treatment and physical therapy are just a few of the many expenses you could face.
Benefits of Hiring an Attorney After a Car Accident
All drivers are required to carry car insurance (or risk facing expensive fines). As a “no-fault” insurance state, Michigan drivers must have a plan that will cover their injuries regardless of who caused an accident. This system is meant to simplify the process of receiving medical care after a bad crash.
However, even filing an insurance claim isn’t a sure way to receive the funds you need. If you’ve been left with a significant injury for example, you may become permanently disabled and require lifelong care. Such assistance is likely to exceed the average driver’s car insurance limits, which in many cases now cap damages at $50,000 to $100,000.
To make matters more complicated, Insurance Companies often reject first claims or significantly lower your first estimate. This is a negotiation strategy, as insurers know injury victims are desperate for help and may accept an initial offer. By working with an attorney from the start of your case, you will signal to both the insurance company and the other driver that you are serious. Our experienced negotiators will also strive to get you a better outcome on your car accident claim.
Know Your Rights
We make sure you understand 100% of your legal rights after an accident. Our experienced attorneys are here to assist and help you with all aspects of your claim, including:
- Ensuring that you are receiving all of the No-Fault insurance benefits, as understanding these benefits can be very complicated.
- Investigating and verifying all of the insurance and coverage that may be involved in your case, including your coverage and the party responsible for the accident.
- Getting you the best possible settlement as quickly as possible, which includes future economic loss as well as pain and suffering compensation that you’re entitled to under the law.
Time to act is very important. Michigan has a very strict one-year time limit for auto accident victims to get important No-Fault insurance benefits like medical bills and wage loss.
Experience Matters
Dealing with personal injury claims in Michigan can be extremely complex due Michigan’s no-fault insurance laws.
Large corporations and insurance companies will use all of their resources to fight personal injury claims, which is why hiring an attorney with proven trial experience is critical.
Padilla Law Group has decades of experience in the field of personal injury law and, more specifically, the complicated landscape of Michigan personal injury law. We can help you and protect you. We can make sure you receive everything you are entitled to after a crash from your own insurance company and from the insurance company of the negligent driver who caused your injuries.
We will not be intimidated or pushed to settle for less. Our attorneys have the knowledge to know when a case should go to trial and the experience to take your case all the way to the courtroom if that’s what it takes. Get the assistance you need and deserve. Please contact us to schedule your free consultation.
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