Our team accepts a limited number of auto accident cases.  We treat each case with the attention and dedication that our clients deserve.  Additionally, we take the time to make sure our clients are updated during the litigation process.  We also strive to help you understand each and every element of your case.

Suffering an injury as a result of an automobile accident can have a significant impact on your everyday life.  Let our caring team be there for you and fight for all that you are entitled to.  Contact our office today for a free consultation.

If you have been injured in an auto accident, Michigan Law requires that the injuries meet a certain threshold before you can file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.

A threshold injury is defined by MCL 500.5135(B) as a serious impairment of a bodily function.  In order to meet this threshold, all of the following must apply:

(a) It is objectively manifested, meaning it is observable or perceivable from actual symptoms or conditions by someone other than the injured person.

(b) It is an impairment of an important body function, which is a body function of great value, significance, or consequence to the injured person.

(c) It affects the injured person’s general ability to lead his or her normal life, meaning it has had an influence on some of the person’s capacity to live in his or her normal manner of living. Although temporal considerations may be relevant, there is no temporal requirement for how long an impairment must last. This examination is inherently fact and circumstance specific to each injured person, must be conducted on a case-by-case basis, and requires comparison of the injured person’s life before and after the incident.

Damages are both economic and non-economic losses as a result of an injury.  Non-economic damages include such things as pain and suffering and loss of companionship or consortium.  Economic damages include such things as wage loss, medical treatment, and vehicle damage.

All auto negligence cases have different circumstances.  Therefore, it is important to consult a competent Michigan auto accident attorney who will advocate for the maximum recovery of damages that you are entitled to receive.

The time for which an auto negligence case must be filed after an accident in Michigan is called the statute of limitations.  The statute of limitations for most automobile negligence cases is 3 years, however, some exceptions do apply.  Therefore, it is important to contact an auto accident attorney as close to your accident date as possible.  Macie Law will guide you through the process and offer the support you need after you have sustained an injury.

Typically, auto negligence cases take approximately one to three years from the time you hire an attorney until the time the case is resolved.  Furthermore, the more severe the injury or complex the circumstances of the case, the longer a case may take.  Without delay, we will begin working diligently on your case.  Moreover, we understand the impact time can have on our client’s wellbeing while waiting for their case to settle.

At Macie Law, we do not collect any fee for our services unless you win your case.

The short answer is YES.

If you have suffered injuries as a result of an automobile accident and the insurance company is offering to settle your case without a lawsuit, you should contact a Michigan Car Accident Auto Negligence Attorney immediately.

Insurance companies do not advocate for your best interests.  In fact, it is their intention to pay out as little money as possible on claims.  Therefore, you should hire an attorney who will advocate for all of the damages that you are entitled to under the law.