Dearborn

Seasoned Dearborn Injury Attorneys Serving Wayne County and Beyond

Dearborn is a city located in Wayne County, Michigan with a population of just over 98,000 people. It is the eighth largest city in the State of Michigan and has the largest population of Lebanese Americans in the country. The city was home to Henry Ford and currently serves as the world headquarters for Ford Motor Company. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy a trip to The Henry Ford, which is the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the country and continues to be a leading Metro Detroit tourist attraction. While most people enjoy a range of activities in Dearborn without incident, accidents do happen. If you were injured by someone else’s carelessness, the Dearborn injury lawyers at the Neumann Law Group can help. We handle cases in many communities served arising from car accidents, work injuries, construction accidents, nursing home negligence, boating accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, aviation accidents, and more.

Negligence and Michigan’s “No Fault” Car Accident Law

If you’re been hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you will typically be able to file a negligence claim. Negligence is the failure to use the level of care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in the same or similar circumstances. In order to establish negligence, the plaintiff must demonstrate the following elements: the defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care; the defendant breached this duty of care; and the plaintiff suffered injuries and damages as a result.

In the context of car accidents, Michigan uses a “no fault” system, which means that each party’s own insurance company provides coverage regardless of who was at fault for the wreck. Under Michigan law, you cannot go to court after a car accident except in limited situations where the harm suffered was extremely serious leading to: death, serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of a bodily function. These conditions must be based on tangible and reliable medical evidence.

While court may not always be an option, Michigan’s No-Fault Law provides a range of benefits for Michigan car accidents victims and their families. Even if you were a passenger or pedestrian without car insurance, you are entitled to Michigan no-fault benefits. These benefits are extensive and may include compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, physical therapy, lost income, property damage and more. The exact amounts of compensation will vary depending on the nature and severity of the harm suffered.

If the accident was the fault of another, you can also make a claim for non economic damages through what is known as a ‘third-party claim’ and is typically paid from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Non-economic damages encompass intangible losses that aren’t always straightforward to measure in monetary terms. These may involve experiences such as pain and suffering, disfigurement, mental anguish, loss of society, loss of companionship, and more. Essentially, non-economic damages represent what a fact finder deems suitable compensation for specific intangible harms suffered by a plaintiff. The experienced accident attorneys with Neumann Law Group understand the importance of making a compelling case for non-economic damages, and with our advice and counsel, you can be confident that you will receive the full damage award for which you may be eligible.

Get Compensation With the Help of a Skilled Dearborn Lawyer

Dealing with the aftermath of an accident is never easy, but it is important to know you have rights and options. At Neumann Law Group, our reputable Dearborn accident attorneys will provide you competent legal advice every step of the way. You can rest assured that we will vigorously advocate for your rights whether it is in the context of a settlement or in the courtroom. Our goal is to make the process as seamless as possible for the client. We represent clients for accident and personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket for us to initiate your case, and if we do not succeed, you pay us nothing. Please note that we take on criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, family law, collections and mediations as well. To speak to one of our skilled attorneys, please feel free to contact us online or call us toll free at (800) 525-6386.