Answer: Good question. Your insurance company is responsible for paying for the damage to your car. If you have a deductible, you can recover it from the other driver, up to $1,000, in what is known as a mini-tort claim. For your injuries, you may have two types of claims: first party and third party…. Read More »
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I was hurt in an auto accident about a year ago. My auto insurance company paid some of my medical bills but did not pay others, saying that they were not related to the accident. I know that all of the bills were related to the auto accident. What should I do?
You should contact an attorney immediately as you will probably need to file a lawsuit as soon as possible to protect your rights. Under the no-fault act, there is a one year statute of limitation, and, more importantly in your case, something known as the one year back rule. If you notified your insurance company… Read More »
I was t-boned by a car that ran a stop sign. The driver of the other car was a teenager and did not own the vehicle, his parents did. Can I sue his parents for my injuries?
Yes, Michigan has what is known as the owner liability act. Under this law, the owner of a car is liable for any injuries caused by the driver of the car if the car was being driven with the owner’s consent or knowledge. Knowledge or consent is presumed if the car is driven by the… Read More »
If I am in an car accident, can I sue the owner of the other car even though he was not driving?
Question: I was t-boned by a car that ran a stop sign. The driver of the other car was a teenager and did not own the vehicle, his parents did. Can I sue his parents for my injuries? Answer: Yes, Michigan has what is known as the owner liability act. Under this law, the owner… Read More »
I was in an auto accident. Who pays for my damages?
Question: I was sitting at a red light the other day and I was rear ended. I was hit pretty hard, there was a lot of damage to my car, and I injured my back and neck. My insurance company is giving me a lot of grief about paying for my damages. I thought this… Read More »
I was hurt in an auto accident about a year ago. My auto insurance company paid some of my medical bills but did not pay others, saying that they were not related to the accident. I know that all of the bills were related to the auto accident. What should I do?
You should contact an attorney immediately as you will probably need to file a lawsuit as soon as possible to protect your rights. Under the no-fault act, there is a one year statute of limitation, and, more importantly in your case, something known as the one year back rule. If you notified your insurance company… Read More »
My daughter was hurt in a car accident when she was 10 years old. She is now 14 and needs surgery. Her doctor thinks that she needs the surgery due to the car accident. Is it too late to sue the other driver? The accident was the other driver’s fault, if that matters.
No, it is not too late. Generally, the rule is that the statute of limitations for an automobile accident is three years. However, there is an exception to this rule for minors. A person under the age of 18 has one year from his or her 18th birthday to bring a lawsuit even if the… Read More »
What damages am I entitled to if I am injured?
Generally, the damages available in personal injury actions can be broken down into two categories, pecuniary and nonpecuniary. Pecuniary damages are those that can be measured monetarily. Reasonable expenses for past and future medical care, treatment, and services are compensable monetary damages. Another area of damages that can be measured monetarily is past and future… Read More »
“Does my landlord have a duty to maintain the stairs?”
Question: A couple of weeks ago, I slipped and fell while stepping down onto one of the stairs leading off of my back deck. I got a concussion and hurt my back and neck too. I rent the house. The stairs are made of wood and are warped so that they are not level and… Read More »
If the victim doesn’t want to press charges, won’t the case be dismissed?
Question: Over the weekend, my spouse and I got into a very heated argument. We had been drinking and things got a little out of control. We were so loud, that one of our neighbors called the police. I was arrested that night and charged with domestic violence. It was all a misunderstanding, and my… Read More »