Michigan Personal Injury Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Injury Cases
How do I know if my injury claim has merit? If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in which another person or corporation was responsible, you may be entitled to compensation for pain and suffering and economic losses. To find out, contact a Michigan personal injury attorney from Sommers & Schwartz immediately for an initial consultation. We will advise you how to move forward with your claim. You should act quickly, as documentation is required and as time passes, it can be more difficult to find witnesses or other evidence that may be needed in the case.
What losses can be recovered in a personal injury claim?
In Michigan, a victim of negligence can recover specific types of harms and losses he or she has sustained and will incur in the future. In the law, these harms and losses are called damages. There are two types of recoverable damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages consist of loss wages and benefits, loss of earning capacity, medical expenses, past and future, attendant care and more. Non-economic damages are the physical pain and suffering caused by the negligence, disfigurements, mental anguish, and loss of the natural enjoyments of life, such as activities that can no longer be enjoyed because of disability.
How much can I expect in a settlement or a verdict if the case goes to trial?
Each case must be fully evaluated on its own merits in order to answer this question. The amount of a settlement or verdict depends on the extent of the injury and the amount of economic damages that have been sustained. There is no formula for calculating the value of non-economic loss. We can only advise you as to the value of a case based upon our experience and the experience of others in handling similar cases. The amounts of jury verdicts are wide ranging and depend of the unique factors of each case.
How long after an accident can a personal injury claim be filed?
The statute of limitations in Michigan is 3 years from the date of the injury for non-medical malpractice personal injury claims. It is best to initiate a claim as soon after the accident as possible in order to ensure that the case is filed timely and to preserve as much evidence as possible.
How can I afford a personal injury lawyer?
Almost all cases are handled on a contingency basis. If we don't successfully recover compensation for damages in your case, there is no fee that you must pay. If there is a recovery, the standard fee is one third of the net recovery, after a deduction for costs incurred in pursing the claim.
What kinds of cases does Sommers Schwartz handle?
Sommers Schwartz handles all kinds of cases. We have particular expertise in the following types of injury accident cases:
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