Northern Michigan Personal Injury Attorney Reveals Top Ten Questions Of Personal Injury Victims

Dec 23, 2013 | General

From how long you have to file a claim, to if you will have to go to court or hire an attorney, we reveal the top ten questions and answers about personal injuries.

  1. What Is A Personal Injury? – A personal injury is any physical or psychological injury caused by another whether due to negligence or intentionally.
  2. How Long Will My Case Take? –  The amount of time it will take to see your lawsuit come to a close will vary and may take as long as a few years depending on scheduling conflict and of course, the docket of the court hearing your case.
  3. How Long Do I Have To File A Personal Injury Claim? – Generally in Michigan, you have 3 years from the date of the injury to sue.
  4. What Damages Am I Entitled To? – Depending on your injury and your case specifically, your benefits may vary. They may range from lost wages to pain and suffering to future and past medical bills.
  5. Is Michigan A Fault Or No-Fault State – Michigan is a no-fault state. This means that despite the fact that an accident may have been caused by someone else, fault does not determine if you will or will not receive help.
  6. What Is PIP? – Personal Injury Protection is part of the coverage of no-fault insurance which is required in Michigan.
  7. What Is Negligence? – Negligence is basically described as any failure to act with proper care or caution which causes harm to another.
  8. Will I Have To Go To Court? – If there is no dispute over who is at fault and the injuries you sustained, you will most likely not have to go to court however, many personal injuries do end up in court.
  9. Am I Entitled to Make A Claim? – If you have been injured as a result of another persons negligence you should be entitled to make a claim.
  10. Do I Need A Lawyer? – If you are planning on pursuing a case, you should seek out a qualified personal injury attorney. The law can be confusing and a lawyer with knowledge of these laws will help you get the best outcome possible for your case.

APKH&C specializes in all types of personal injury law including medication errors, motor vehicle accidents, no-fault, pharmacy errors, social security disability, workers compensation, wrongful death and personal injury law in Northern Michigan. If you have been impacted by a personal injury and are looking for a personal injury lawyer Northern Michigan, contact APKH&C at 1.877.732.2491 or fill out our free consultation form today.