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Bloomfield Hills Injury Lawyers
Located just 20 miles northwest of Detroit, Bloomfield Hills is home to one of the nation’s leading architecture, art, and design graduate schools as well as the training grounds for some of the world’s top ice skaters. It’s also home to Michigan Injury Lawyers’ main office, where our Bloomfield Hills personal injury lawyers are proud to serve the injured residents of this thriving community.
If you suffered injuries or lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing in Bloomfield Hills or the surrounding areas, you can contact our law firm to see how we can help. Our personal injury lawyers have decades of experience helping accident victims and their families recover full and fair compensation for their injuries and losses, and we are prepared to fight hard for you each step of the way to help you get all you need and deserve.
Don’t wait to get the legal help you need after an accident. Call us today at 248-454-0800 or toll-free at 888-454-0801 to schedule a free consultation. You can also complete our contact form, and one of our experienced personal injury attorneys will get back to you to discuss your case at no cost.
Why Choose Us for Your Personal Injury Claim?
Serving Bloomfield Hills since 2008, Michigan Injury Lawyers has helped thousands of injury victims throughout Oakland County in the past 15 years. Founded by experienced personal injury attorney Thomas Stroble, our law firm has become a trusted source of quality, effective legal representation to a broad range of Bloomfield Hills clients who suffered life-changing injuries and devastating losses because of someone’s negligent, careless, or unlawful actions.
Our attorneys deliver compassionate, personalized counsel, and we will sit with you and carefully discuss your options for obtaining the compensation you need. You can count on us to take an active interest in your case and file all paperwork and forms on time. You can also rely on us to assert your rights and aggressively advocate for you to help you get the maximum financial recovery possible.
In honor of our outstanding professionalism and client service, our Bloomfield Hills personal injury attorneys have received recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Association and Super Lawyers, among others. We have also received many five-star client reviews, and our law firm has received dozens of testimonials and referrals from injury victims we have had the pleasure to serve over the years.
Claims We Handle
At Michigan Injury Lawyers, our experienced legal team wants to help you if you’ve been seriously injured by someone else’s carelessness or negligence. Our Bloomfield Hills personal injury lawyers can handle a variety of personal injury cases, including:
- Auto accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Birth injuries
- Defective products
- Dog bites
- Drug injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and falls
- Truck accidents
- Workers’ compensation
- Wrongful death
- Other related practice areas
Whether you sustained a serious injury in a car accident, or you need workers’ compensation after a work-related injury, we can help protect your rights while giving your claim the personal attention it deserves.
We will place your needs first, and we are here for you when you need us to address any legal issues that arise. Each attorney at Michigan Injury Lawyers has extensive knowledge of the law and experience negotiating full and fair settlements for our clients. We are also highly respected litigators, and we have achieved a long record of winning substantial jury verdicts in personal injury lawsuits.
Our law firm’s main office is in Bloomfield Hills, located at 2525 S. Telegraph Road, Suite 100. We serve all of Oakland County, and we have a satellite office in Mount Clemens, where we accept clients by appointment only. Our personal injury attorneys serve clients throughout the state, including Detroit, Lansing, Flint, Petoskey, Traverse City, and other locations across Michigan.
Contact Michigan Injury Lawyers today at 888-454-0801 or use our online contact form to request a free, no-obligation consultation about your personal injury needs.
Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
All personal injury claims are complex, often confusing, legal processes that require the skills and knowledge of an experienced attorney. You should choose a lawyer with experience handling the specific area of personal injury that applies to your case. For instance, some personal injury attorneys only handle car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents, while another attorney may focus primarily on medical malpractice, product liability, or class actions.
Regardless of the type of personal injury you suffered, you stand a much better chance of getting the favorable outcomes you seek if you work with a personal injury attorney. A lawyer will know the legal system and understand how to navigate the legal processes involved. They will also know personal injury law as it relates to your case and can offer you advice regarding your rights and options. A personal injury attorney can advise you of the best course of action, provide a realistic opinion as to the types and amounts of compensation you can receive, and serve as an advocate for you to hold the other party accountable for your injuries and help you get the compensation you need.
Some of the ways a personal injury lawyer can help you with your case include:
Investigating Your Claim
A lawyer can fully investigate your claim and determine if you have a case. If they decide you have a strong claim, they will work to establish the other party’s liability for your injuries, compile a written record of your injuries, and file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company for you.
Sometimes, it is hard to determine liability after an accident, or the insurance company may try to place blame on you for causing the accident. In this case, you will need an attorney to not only establish the other party’s liability for your injuries but to prove your innocence as well. This is especially important because if the insurance company (or court if your case goes to trial) determines you had any fault in causing the accident, you may not receive the full amount of damages or any compensation at all. Therefore, you need an assertive and experienced personal injury lawyer to help you show that the other party is completely liable and that you had no culpability in causing your injuries.
Gathering Evidence
To establish liability, your attorney will need to gather a lot of evidence to support your claim. During the process, they will have to obtain many documents, records, and other information that includes:
- Police reports and accident reports
- Witness statements
- Photographs or videos of the accident scene
- Photographic evidence of your injuries
- Your medical records and treatments
- Diagnostic and lab test results
- Your medical expenses
- Your employment records and proof of lost wages
- Property damage reports and estimates
Your attorney will gather as much evidence as possible to build a strong case for you. They will also deal with the insurance company and work to make them honor the policy and pay you what you need.
Calculating Your Damages and Determining Compensation
To get all the compensation you need, you first have to determine the extent of your injuries. You also need to show how they have affected your life so far and will continue to impact your quality of life, your work and career, and other important areas. Along with your medical records and diagnostic test results, your lawyer can hire an independent medical expert to testify as to the severity of your injuries and the likelihood they will adversely affect your life going forward.
Your lawyer can sit with you and help you understand the types of damages you can pursue and their dollar amounts. For personal injury claims, you can receive economic damages to cover tangible, out-of-pocket expenses you incurred, such as:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages and other work-related financial losses
- Vehicle or property damage
- Travel expenses to and from treatment, daycare expenses, and other associated costs
Additionally, you may also receive non-economic damages for intangible losses or other adverse effects your injuries have had and will continue to have on your life, including:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Mental disorders, such as PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Disfigurement
The types and amounts of compensation you can receive will depend on the nature and severity of the injuries and losses you suffered, but your lawyer will help ensure you get everything you need.
Dealing with the Insurance Company
After your lawyer submits your claim to the insurance company, the insurer will schedule an insurance adjuster to investigate your claim. Since the adjuster works for the insurance company, they do not have your best interests at heart, and they may try to reduce the amount they will pay by denying the policy covers either some or all of your injuries. The adjuster may also attempt to contact you to get a recorded statement regarding the accident and your injuries.
You do not have to talk to the adjuster or provide any written or recorded statements to the insurance company. If fact, if you do, the insurance company can use what you say against you.
Your lawyer will be on your side and can field any questions from the adjuster. They can handle all correspondence with the insurer and file all necessary forms and paperwork promptly and correctly to help you avoid any mistakes. When they submit your injury claim, your lawyer will also include a demand letter that specifies your injuries and provides an amount the insurance company can pay to settle the claim.
The insurance company may offer you an initial settlement for your injuries, or they may respond to your lawyer’s demand letter with a much lower settlement offer. You should never accept an initial settlement offer from an insurer since you may not know the extent of your injuries, and you should not accept their lowball settlement response.
If you accept a settlement, you will not be able to pursue additional compensation, so you need to work with your lawyer to carefully and completely document your injuries so that you can request a fair and reasonable settlement. Your lawyer can negotiate with the insurance company, and they will know the tactics insurers use to reduce the amounts they will pay to help you get more.
Taking Your Case to Court
Depending on your case, the parties involved, and whether your attorney could negotiate a favorable settlement with the insurance company, you may have to take your case to court and sue for the money you deserve.
Civil trials involving personal injury claims are formal court proceedings that require in-depth legal knowledge and an understanding of civil courts and procedures. Throughout the trial process, you will go through discovery and have to file motions and pleadings, and other items within specified deadlines and statutes of limitations. You will also have to know how to interrogate and depose witnesses properly and examine/cross-examine them at trial.
It is imperative you get a lawyer if you feel your case may go to court because an attorney will possess the necessary knowledge and experience to file your suit and present a compelling case to the jury. They can also effectively refute any challenges the defendant presents and fight to win a favorable verdict for you.
An important note: Michigan allows you three years to file a personal injury lawsuit in court. Therefore, you need to act quickly and retain an attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer will have a lot to do to build your claim, and if they have a strong enough case to file in court, it can send a message to the insurer to settle the claim quicker.
How Much Do Personal Injury Attorneys Cost?
Many personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means they do not require you to pay a retainer upfront to represent you. Many personal injury attorneys only take on cases they think they can win or obtain a substantial settlement.
If they take your case, your lawyer will essentially work pro bono until you receive an acceptable settlement or favorable verdict at trial. They will then take a percentage of your settlement or court award as payment for their time, services, and related costs.
The personal injury attorneys at Michigan Injury Lawyers work on contingency, and we offer free consultations so you can determine whether you even have a viable claim at no cost. If we feel you have a viable claim, we will discuss our fee schedule with you so you know what to expect. We value complete disclosure and transparency regarding fees, and we have gained reputations for our honesty, integrity, and high ethical standards.
Contact a Bloomfield Hills Personal Injury Lawyer Today
No matter the cause of your suffering, if the accident was not your fault, you shouldn’t have to bear the full costs on your own.
The experienced and top-ranked legal professionals at Michigan Injury Lawyers are here for you in Bloomfield Hills and throughout Michigan. We promise to do all we can to help you get the maximum compensation you need and the justice you deserve.
Contact us today at 888-454-0801 or go online and complete our contact form. A Bloomfield Hills injury lawyer is ready to discuss your claim during a free consultation, and we can advise you of your options with no obligation. You can count on us for exceptional legal representation from beginning to end, and we are here to help you with all your personal injury needs.
Don’t delay. The sooner you contact a personal injury attorney at Michigan Injury Lawyers, the sooner you can get the money you need to help with your physical recovery and get back to enjoying your life. Contact us immediately for help!