Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you suffered injury in Michigan?

All it takes is one negligent action and a person's life can change forever. Is this what happened to you? An injury may leave you feeling confused, not knowing which way to turn. You know you need compensation for your injuries, but you may not be sure how to get it. Many people are under the impression that an accident is not the direct fault of any person. Contrary to this belief, many accidents can be prevented. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident then you have come to the right place. At Sommers & Schwartz, we are passionate about the rights of the injured and always fight to see that they get their just compensation.

You may have suffered the death of a loved one because of a catastrophic accident. In the midst of these circumstances, remaining family members undoubtedly want justice. This is where a Michigan personal injury lawyer from our firm comes in. In the event that these circumstances happen to you, the attorney you choose to represent you may be one of the most important decisions that you make. With the right attorney, you can get justice and compensation for your injuries that you may not have received otherwise. What a personal injury attorney from our firm will do is provide you with the experience, skill and compassion that you need to overcome these adverse circumstances.

What constitutes personal injury?

You may have a personal injury claim and not even be aware of it. After an accident that causes injury, it may be ambiguous who was at fault. It may even appear as if no one was at fault for your injuries. Contrary to initial perception, there may actually be someone at fault for the accident that injured you. Contrary to a direct action with the intention of causing harm, a personal injury claim is filed on the basis of negligence. This is defined as the lack of necessary care that it takes to ensure safety. General negligence fails to act prudently. This causes injury in the same way that a direct action would cause injury, except the culprit may be more difficult to find.

If your injury was the result of a workplace accident then your employer may very well be the responsible party. Employers are responsible for the health and wellbeing of their employees. For example, if an industrial worker was injured in a construction accident caused by a malfunctioning machine, the employer would be at fault because they are responsible for ensuring repairs and maintenance to all machinery. Another way to look at the principle of negligence would be to equate it with carelessness. If someone is responsible for a certain amount of care, and they fail to do so, their negligence may cause someone physical harm.

Types of Claims You Can File

At Sommers & Schwartz, we understand the accidents never happen in an orderly way. Each and every accident is different which is why a law firm needs to be prepared to handle any number of personal injury cases. One way in which we have helped clients in the past is by dealing with product liability cases. These are incidents in which a defective product, such as a dangerous drug, causes a consumer injury. Car accidents are also a form of personal injury in some circumstances. When drivers are driving with disregard to traffic laws, they are driving negligently. A tragic form of car accidents is the drunk driving accident which typically causes very serious injury and in some cases, a wrongful death claim can be filed for fatalities caused in this way. Truck accidents are also a common type of motor vehicle negligence.

Recreational sports and outdoor activities can also be dangerous. Many times, these are looked at as pure accidents where in many cases they can actually warrant a claim. Some of those types of accidents are boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Personal injury accidents take place wherever negligence is present. Sometimes unexpected circumstances can end in personal injury claims, such as airplane crashes. Whatever circumstance caused you to suffer an injury and no matter how small or large that injury, our firm is prepared to take on your claim just as we have taken on so many in the past.

Why You Need an Attorney

You are suffering enough after your accident to handle these types of cases on your own. Typically, personal injury claims are a bit of a David and Goliath match. What this means is that it is probably you as an individual versus a large company. The odds are actually not against you because you can seek the help of an attorney. There is no need to go it alone when it comes to fighting for justice and compensation. With more than $1 billion in awards since the founding of our firm, you can trust our firm to deliver results for you. You need an attorney from Sommers & Schwartz because we have not only the experience, but the skill you need to advocate aggressively on your behalf.

Contact a personal injury attorney from Sommers & Schwartz today!

Our firm has more than 40 years of experience fighting for the rights of the injured. If you were injured in a preventable accident, we would like to speak with you. Whether you were injured in a slip and fall accident or a car accident, our firm can evaluate your case and determine how best you can be helped. You should never settle for less than the best legal representation when you are seeking justice, which is why you should get in touch with a Michigan personal injury lawyer from our firm.

For more information on how Sommers & Schwartz can help advocate on your behalf, contact a Michigan personal injury lawyer from the firm today!