Auto Accident

In Michigan, your no-fault insurance includes Personal Injury Protection coverage, or PIP. That coverage will pay for injuries you, or the passengers in your vehicle, sustain in an accident. And while it's fairly inclusive, almost all policies have deductibles. And even then, it may not cover all of your lost wages and certainly not pain and suffering damages. You should start by calling a qualified attorney, who may be able to help you recoup some of the damages you've suffered. It will depend on who's actually at fault in an accident, and by how much.

If you're injured because someone failed to stop at a red light and ran into you, or you were involved in an accident with a drunk driver, for instance, that driver will be held responsible for the injuries you and any passengers in your car sustained. Their "fault" or negligence will be the basis of a lawsuit.

In Michigan, even if you were partially at fault for an accident, you can sue the person who was more at fault. If you win, you'll recover a percentage of your loss.

Once the liability for an accident is established, damages - the extent of your loss - can be established. Some of that loss might include:

. Any medical expenses you've had or will have in the future that are not covered by your PIP protection.
. Excess wages you've lost, those above the limits under the PIP laws in Michigan
. Damage to your vehicle up to the "Mini Tort" limit ($500.00).
. Physical pain and suffering.
. Emotional distress.
. Any permanent disfigurement or disability.
Generally, you have three years from the date of the injury to sue in Michigan.

Under current Michigan law, there is a threshold of injury a person must meet in order to have the right to sue an "at-fault" driver who caused the accident. You should contact Attorney Tim Klisz at (866)770-7782 or locally at (313)402-0853 to find out more details about the threshold requirements in Michigan.

If you are involved in an accident, there are a few things you can do to help, should you end up going to court.

First, stay calm and make sure everyone in your vehicle is safe and not in danger of further injury - including you. Then, check the occupants of other vehicles and make sure they are not in any immediate danger. If there are any injuries, or you suspect someone may be injured, call 911 and tell them you need help. In Michigan, every driver in an accident has an affirmative duty to report injury or property damage accidents. This lesser known law could result in criminal charges against a driver.

Then, collect as much information as you can about the driver of the other vehicle, the passengers, and any witnesses who may have seen the accident. Make sure you write it down. What happened is likely to be less clear a day after the accident than when it occurred.

Finally, if you are injured, or have any questions about your rights to sue, collect PIP benefits or just simply to have a free consultation with an experienced attorney, call Attorney Timothy J. Klisz of the Klisz Law Office, PLLC, at (866)770-7782 or locally at (313)402-0853 to help protect your rights and to make certain you get any award to which you may be entitled. You can also submit your facts securely online through the "contact the firm" page, and Mr. Klisz will contact you as soon as possible by phone or e-mail.

Disclaimer - please be advised that any information contained on this website is purely for informational purposes only, does not create an attorney-client relationship in any way, and that only through an actual consultation with attorney Timothy J. Klisz of the Klisz Law Office, PLLC, should you rely on any statements as legal advice. This website does not offer legal advice, and Mr. Klisz is only authorized to practice law in the state of Michigan. If you have any questions about anything in this website or this disclaimer please contact attorney Tim Klisz at 313-402-0853.