A personal injury can upend your life. You’re likely suffering physically, emotionally, and financially, and you may be worried about the future. However, if someone else’s mistakes hurt you or your loved one, you may be entitled to compensation that can help you get your life back on track.
Atnip & Associates, PLLC, has over 85 years of legal experience in Michigan that we can use to help you pursue justice and fair compensation. We have assisted clients and their families with complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities. We passionately fight for everyday people and know what it takes to get the money you deserve.
Call 248-599-1607 or contact us online for a free consultation and connect with our personal injury lawyer serving Grand Rapids, Michigan, today.
Personal injuries occur when victims are harmed by the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Examples of negligence vary depending on the accident. For example, negligence in a motor vehicle accident may include drinking and driving, speeding, or running a red light or stop sign. If you suffered a slip and fall because of torn carpeting, cracked flooring, or inadequate lighting, the property owner’s failure to fix these hazards could constitute negligence.
Our law firm handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including those involving:
If you suffered an injury and believe another party may be at fault, you deserve legal representation to help you demand justice. Our attorneys can review your claim and advise you of your options.
Accidents happen every day, and personal injuries may be more common than you think. According to data from recent years:
Personal injuries can be severe, permanent, and life-altering. We can help if you or your loved one were in an accident resulting in:
Depending on the nature of your injuries, compensation may be available via an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s auto insurance, homeowners/renters insurance, or business insurance policy.
The insurance process can become more complex if your claim involves a motor vehicle accident. Michigan is a no-fault insurance state, which means motorists must carry personal injury protection (PIP). PIP pays for most accident-related medical expenses, regardless of who caused the crash. PIP also provides death benefits, wage-loss benefits, and replacement services. How much compensation you can receive from your PIP depends on your policy limit.
Under the state’s no-fault laws, you cannot seek compensation from a negligent party unless you have a severe injury and expenses that exceed your PIP. If you have a serious injury, we can help you establish your right to step outside the no-fault system and pursue your losses with an auto liability claim or personal injury lawsuit. We may be able to help you recover additional money, including compensation for pain and suffering not offered by no-fault insurance.
In general, our personal injury attorney serving Grand Rapids can help you seek compensation for the following losses:
Every personal injury claim is unique, and various factors can affect the compensation you may receive, including:
Michigan’s comparative fault law can also affect your awards. According to this rule, victims can recover compensation even if they are partially at fault for the accident. However, the money they receive will be reduced depending on the amount of liability they are assigned. For example, if you win $100,000 but are 30 percent at fault for your injuries, you would ultimately receive $70,000.
You cannot pursue non-economic damages like pain and suffering if you are more than 50 percent at fault for your injuries. Therefore, opposing parties often use comparative fault to try to reduce or eliminate their client’s financial responsibility to you. To that end, insurance adjusters and opposing attorneys may try to blame you for the accident. We can defend you against allegations of negligence or wrongdoing and seek to maximize your financial recovery.
There are several stages involved in personal injury cases, and our attorneys can stand by you at every step. We can:
If insurance refuses to offer full and fair compensation, our team can take your case to civil court. However, you do not have unlimited time to act. Michigan law establishes a three-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Another Michigan law gives you one year to take legal action to recover PIP benefits through your own insurance policy. Let us help you get started before it is too late.
At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, we fight for our clients like we would our own families. For others, it’s just another case. For us, it’s personal.
We can help you find creative and effective legal solutions based on your individual needs. Fill out our online form or call 248-599-1607 for a free consultation with a personal injury attorney serving Grand Rapids, Michigan. Contact us today to get started.
