Mt. Pleasant

Injury Attorneys Representing Mt. Pleasant Residents

Located in Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant is home to over 26,000 residents and Central Michigan University, one of the largest universities in the state. The city thus has a significant student population during the academic year. Residents and tourists can explore a number of attractions in the area, such as the Soaring Eagle Casino, the Ziibiwing Center, and the Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum. Unfortunately, recreational, business, or everyday activities all involve a risk of unexpected harm. If you have been hurt in an accident caused by someone else, the Mt. Pleasant injury lawyers at the Neumann Law Group can help. We handle cases arising from auto accidents, slip and falls, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, defective products, workplace accidents, and more.

Pursuing a Claim for Compensation After an Accident

Personal injury cases are typically based on the theory of negligence. The core idea behind this legal principle is that individuals and businesses should exercise reasonable care in their actions to prevent unnecessary risks of harm to others. Reasonable care is defined as how a prudent person would act in the same or similar circumstances. In order to establish a negligence claim, the plaintiff must demonstrate four main elements by the preponderance of the evidence. This means that they are more likely than not to be true. The defendant must have had a duty of care, the defendant must have violated the duty with some careless action, an accident must have directly resulted from the defendant’s carelessness, and the plaintiff must have incurred damages that are reasonably quantifiable.

Often, a plaintiff who prevails in a personal injury case will seek damages for medical expenses, the costs of future treatment, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, and more. Damages may be both economic and non-economic, compensating victims for subjective losses as well as objective costs.

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of someone else, you may be able to pursue wrongful death damages, such as medical, funeral, and burial expenses. Additionally, you may be able to recover lost income, loss of future earnings, pain and suffering, loss of care, loss of companionship, and other intangible benefits that you enjoyed through your relationship with the victim.

In Michigan, there is a cap on certain personal injury awards. In most situations, non-economic damages may not exceed $280,000 in product liability and medical malpractice cases, or $500,000 for situations in which there is a death or a serious bodily injury. However, it is important to note that there is no cap on economic damages.

In specific situations, culpability for harm to a victim may involve multiple parties. According to Michigan law, each defendant in a personal injury case is individually responsible for damages based on their proportionate share of fault. This concept of several liability emphasizes that each party bears accountability independently, allowing an injured party to pursue legal action against a specific party without involving other potentially responsible entities. However, exceptions exist, particularly in cases of medical malpractice, where joint and several liability remains the predominant norm. This legal principle permits each liable party to be sued for the entire range of damages attributable to all responsible parties, encompassing both economic and non-economic damage claims.

Protect Your Rights by Enlisting an Injury Lawyer in Mt. Pleasant

At the Neumann Law Group, our diligent Mt. Pleasant injury attorneys are dedicated to helping you seek the compensation that you deserve for your harm. Kelly Neumann frequently has been able to secure verdicts and settlements in the millions of dollars for accident victims. We are also able to assist people who need a criminal defense attorney or representation in matters involving real estate, estate planning, family law, collections, or mediation. To set up a free consultation, contact us online or call us toll-free at (800) 525-6386. We serve clients throughout Michigan, as well as in Massachusetts, New York, and Southern California.