If you’ve been injured in an accident, you already know how difficult it can be to get compensated for your injuries. The at-fault party may be unwilling to pay, insurers may offer low settlements, and you may not even be certain how much your claim is worth.
With a lawyer at Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law, you can feel certain about your legal claim decisions. Your Rochester personal injury lawyer is here to guide your Michigan injury claim to a successful conclusion.
When you’re seriously injured in Rochester, you may not want to take your claim to court. You’re suffering, and you just want the compensation you’re due.
In some cases, the insurance company may seem willing to settle with you for the amount your claim is worth.
But that’s not always the case. The insurance company in a car accident, for example, may lowball your settlement, offering you less than you’re due. In other cases, the at-fault party may refuse to compensate you completely, claiming they weren’t at fault.
In either case, having a Rochester personal injury attorney can make a big difference. Your lawyer can help you demand the compensation you’re due and take the responsible party to court if they won’t pay.
Before you agree to anything, whether that’s a settlement offer or a court date, you need to know what your claim is worth. This number is based on the damages, or suffering and hardships, you suffered because of the accident. These damages cover both the economic and non-economic aspects of your injuries.
Below is a sample of the damages you may seek with a Rochester injury lawyer’s help after a serious injury:
Getting compensated isn’t just a matter of knowing what your claim is worth. You may need to act with a lawyer’s help to get the total compensation you’re due for your injuries. Failing to follow certain laws can be devastating for your claim, but it’s unlikely you’re familiar with all the ins and outs of Michigan injury law like your lawyer is.
First, you’ll need to act within the time limits for your claim. Rochester injury victims (like all injury victims in Michigan) only have three years to file a claim. If you don’t act within three years, your claim may be dismissed before it’s heard, leaving you without the compensation you’re due.
You also need to avoid taking any part of the blame for the Rochester accident you had, when possible. According to Michigan law, if you accept partial fault for your injuries, your compensation may be reduced by that amount. If you’re found more than 50 percent responsible for your injuries, you may be barred from compensation completely.
When you’re hurt and suffering because of someone’s carelessness, you don’t have to accept the costs and move on. Your Rochester personal injury lawyer is here to help.
The lawyers at Pazner, Havens, and Slingwein, Attorneys at Law offer free consultations. That means we’ll discuss how we can help you before you choose to work with us. When you’re ready for the personalized answers you need, reach out for your consultation. Call 313-822-2244, or fill out the online contact form below.
