Why does the choice of a rehabilitation facility matter?

The facility can affect the quality, consistency, and long-term direction of care. A specialized rehabilitation facility may provide coordinated therapy, experienced clinicians, adaptive equipment, and documentation that helps show what treatment the injured person needs now and in the future.

Does insurance cover the full cost of long-term rehabilitation?

Not always. Coverage depends on the policy, the type of claim, medical necessity, and available benefits. Long-term rehabilitation can involve therapy, equipment, home modifications, transportation, and future care needs that insurers may dispute or only partially cover.

What happens if the insurance company denies my rehabilitation treatment?

A denial does not always end the matter. The decision may be challenged with medical records, physician opinions, treatment plans, and other evidence showing why the rehabilitation is necessary. Legal help can be important when an insurer refuses or delays care after a catastrophic injury.

How can a Michigan lawyer help with my long-term rehabilitation needs?

A Michigan personal injury lawyer can gather medical evidence, work with experts to document future care needs, address insurance disputes, and pursue compensation for rehabilitation costs tied to the injury. The goal is to protect the injured person's access to necessary care and account for long-term losses.

Wrongful Death Claims

When Negligence Costs Your Loved One Their Life

With 85 years of legal experience in Michigan, the attorneys at Atnip & Associates, PLLC, know what it takes to win even the most complex wrongful death claims. These types of cases are our specialty. We independently investigate all catastrophic personal injury claims, collaborate with medical experts, handle all legal aspects of the case and help families heal.

We Hold Responsible Parties Accountable In Wrongful Death Claims

Your family is undoubtedly going through a tremendous amount of stress and sorrow. You may just want justice. You may have lost your loved one a year or two ago, and you are still dealing with the impacts. You can still file a wrongful death claim.

In Michigan, the statute of limitations on a wrongful death claim is three years, which means you may file a claim up to three years after the date of death.

What Can You Recover In A Wrongful Death Claim?

Once a wrongful death case has been heard by the court and the defendant has been ruled legally liable for the death of your loved one, the court will award monetary recovery that may include:

Medical expenses
Lost wages and income
Lost income earning capacity of the deceased
Pain and suffering of the deceased prior to death
Pain and suffering of family members due to the death
Funeral and burial expenses
Property damage costs
Loss of companionship with the deceased

You should always consult with an experienced Michigan personal injury lawyer before filing a wrongful death claim. A full investigation of the incident that caused the death and a full accounting of the damages you and others have incurred should be made before filing a claim. Evidence gathered, analyzed and presented effectively will be essential to the success of your case in court.

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim In Michigan?

Direct family members, grandparents and stepchildren of a deceased person may file a wrongful death claim in Michigan. In addition, any person or entity that is left property in a deceased person’s will may also file a claim. If direct family members are not alive or there is no will, any beneficiary of the deceased person’s estate may file a wrongful death claim.

Please Reach Out To Our Team Today

Whether your loved one was killed in a car crash, died in a work accident or suffered any other fatal accident, we can help you secure the full and fair compensation you need and deserve for closure in your case. We will hold the responsible party accountable and see that justice is served.

Call our offices in Rochester Hills or Escanaba at 248-599-1607 to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers today. You may also reach us by email. Atnip & Associates, PLLC, serves people throughout metro Detroit and the UP.