Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers
Experienced Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers – Geoffrey N. Fieger, Fieger Law
Geoffrey Fieger has been practicing law and litigating for over 40 years. He now leads a team of nationally-recognized lawyers in a firm founded by his father. Fieger Law is the largest firm serving plaintiffs in Michigan and is dedicated to personal injury cases. The team of over 70 lawyers and staff provides each client with expert guidance and representation from the beginning to the successful conclusion of a case.
Many victims of personal injury in Michigan select Fieger law because they offer:
- Nearly 70 years in practice working with Michigan victims
- More than 165 verdicts and settlements over $1 million
- Multiple record-setting wins
- Wins in high-profile cases, including a record $144.5 million birth injury verdict in 2011
- A reputation for litigating and aggressive pursuit of settlements and verdicts
- Free consultations and contingency payment
Michigan Law Office Headquarters
Fieger law helps victims across the state from their main office in Southfield, just outside of Detroit:
19390 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Southfield, MI 48075
When to Contact a Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’re unsure you need a personal injury lawyer, it’s best to contact someone for advice. Reputable personal injury firms in Michigan offer free initial consultations. You can get questions answered and preliminary advice without paying any fees.
You may want to consider working with a Michigan personal injury lawyer if you have:
- Suffered injuries in an accident and don’t know who is to blame
- Suffered injuries and know that someone else is at fault
- Received communication from an insurance adjuster or an offer of compensation after an accident
- Received a compensation offer that seems too low
- Racked up costly medical bills after an accident
- Found you can no longer work or have missed a lot of work and income due to injuries from an accident
- Suffered significant physical or emotional suffering, disability, or disfigurement from an accident
It’s best to talk to a lawyer before taking action in any of these situations. A dedicated personal injury lawyer can give you the best advice and help you decide what type of legal action makes sense for your situation.
How to Work with Your Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer
Before you do anything to get compensation after an accident, find the right personal injury lawyer to guide you. Look for a firm with years of experience on these cases and a dedication to personal injury law.
Set up an initial consultation and come prepared with a list of questions about your case. The lawyer will need information from you as well. Bring as much information and documentation as you can to shed light on the incident that caused your injuries:
- Police reports, if applicable
- Notes from and contact information for witnesses
- Contact information for the person or company responsible for the accident as well as their insurance company
- Physical evidence from the incident, including photos or videos
- Medical records related to the accident
- Medical bills already incurred
- Information about your income and any pay you have missed because of the accident
The more honest information you can provide your lawyer, the better they will be able to help you. Don’t be afraid to share everything, even if you think it makes you look bad. Your lawyer needs to know.
Personal Injury Laws to Know in Michigan
Your lawyer knows the laws in Michigan that are relevant to your case. They can explain your rights and options but come prepared. A basic understanding of the laws will help you make better choices and more fully comprehend your situation:[1][2]
- Statute of Limitations
In Michigan, you have three years from the time you incurred injuries to file a lawsuit. You may be able to extend this if you could not have reasonably discovered your injuries and the cause until after the incident. To recover damages from the government, you have six months to file a claim and two years to file a lawsuit if an agency denies your claim. - Comparative Negligence
If you are found to be at fault in the accident, the court will reduce damages by the degree to which you are at fault, for instance, 20%. You cannot recover damages if a jury finds you to be more than half at fault. - Damages Cap
Michigan only limits damages in medical malpractice cases. The cap only applies to non-economic damages. You can recover no more than $280,000 in most situations or $500,000 for catastrophic injuries. There is no limit on economic damages for actual costs. - No-Fault Auto Insurance
Michigan is a no-fault state, which means your insurance company pays you after a car accident, regardless of where the fault lies. You may be able to sue the other driver and their insurer in certain situations, such as death or serious disfigurement, or disability. - Strict Liability for Dog Bites
In Michigan, the burden of proof for negligence in dog bites is low. You do not have to prove an owner has been negligent, only that the dog is theirs and that it injured you.
Michigan personal injury lawyers help victims of accidents just like you. If someone else’s mistakes have harmed you, turn to these experienced professionals to get the best possible outcome.
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