Berkley Car Crash Lawsuits

Our personal injury law firm is here to provide you with some general helpful information and basic resources relating to Berkley, Michigan, car claims and lawsuits. You can always contact The Michigan Law Firm, PC anytime with questions about your car accident claims at 844.464.3476.

What can I do after a Berkley, Michigan car crash?

As in any major city, there are many dangerous streets, intersections, and driving hazards, including other drivers!  Berkley crashes are possible on a number of roads including, but certainly not limited to: Woodward Avenue, Twelve Mile Road, Greenfield Road, Catalpa Drive, and West Eleven Mile Road. 

It’s always important to make sure you are being as safe as possible after a Michigan car crash.  Some of the major roads in Berkley are Woodward Avenue, Twelve Mile Road, Greenfield Road, Catalpa Drive, and West Eleven Mile Road. If it’s safe to do so, taking pictures of the accident scene may be helpful for insurance claims and your legal case, but it’s important to make sure you are seeking the appropriate medical attention as well.  Nearby hospitals and medical providers that treat those who have been injured in Michigan car crashes, include: Henry Ford Medical Center - Royal Oak, Berkley Medical Center, Northpointe Heart Center, Lung, Allergy & Sleep Medicine Center, and Providence Hospital.

What rights do I have after a car crash in Berkley, Michigan?

There are two main categories of claims that Michigan crash victims are entitled to, depending on the facts of the accident.  Auto accident victims are entitled to first-party personal injury protection benefits and third-party pain and suffering benefits if they were not at fault for the accident and there is insurance coverage for the accident. Berkley accident victims should consult an experienced personal injury lawyer to confirm whether there is coverage within the order of priority.  Even if you did not have your own Michigan insurance policy, or if you aren’t sure what types of coverage you have exactly, there may be applicable insurance coverage for injuries sustained in the Berkley crash.

What first-party No-Fault benefits are available after a Berkley, Michigan car crash?

Accident victims may be entitled to a number of first-party PIP benefits under Michigan statute and/or a policy of insurance that may cover the crash.  These benefits typically include the following, so long as they relate to injuries sustained in the Berkley, Michigan crash and are considered reasonably necessary by the appropriate medical professional:

·         Unlimited medical benefits and reimbursement for medical expenses

·         85% of lost wages that would have been earned

·         Attendant Care

·         Household Services

·         Medical Mileage Reimbursement

Because these and/or other benefits may be available depending on the facts of your case and the types of insurance coverage involved in your accident, The Michigan Law Firm, PC always recommends that Berkley crash victims contact a knowledgeable Michigan car crash law firm soon after the accident.  If the Benefits are not timely paid after reasonable proof of the loss has been submitted to the appropriate Insurers, attorney’s fees and 12% interest may also become due. 

With the recent 2019 changes to the Michigan No-Fault Act, there may be certain limits on No-Fault coverage, and it’s more important than ever to contact a Michigan auto accident attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case.

Information about third-party pain and suffering benefits after a Berkley, Michigan car crash.

If there is a death or severe injury relating to the subject accident, pain and suffering benefits may be available.  Insurers and attorneys sometimes refer to these benefits as bodily injury compensation, pain and suffering compensation, negligence claims, and/or third-party claims.

This type of compensation is available if the accident was the fault of another driver and you sustained serious injuries in the accident.  Injuries that frequently qualify under Michigan law for pain and suffering compensation include, but are not limited to: TBI, broken or fractured bones, scars, loss of limb, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, bulging discs, rotator cuff injuries, torn muscles, back injuries, neck injuries, PTSD, and anxiety.

Depending on how the insurance coverage work out in your case, there may also be uninsured and/or underinsured compensation available as well.

With the recent 2019 changes to the Michigan No-Fault Act, there may be the possibility of claiming excess medical expenses against the negligent driver’s insurance policy as well.

Can The Michigan Law Firm, PC pursue a Berkley wrongful death case?

Yes. Our law firm can work with the personal representative of the estate and/or the family to seek justice for Berkley, Michigan wrongful death claims.  Our law firm has injury Attorneys that have experience working with families of those who have tragically passed in Michigan car crashes.

Why do people cause Berkley, Michigan car crashes?

Car crash cases in Michigan are usually analyzed in terms of who was negligence and how negligent were they.  Sometimes more than one party can be negligent in a Berkley accident situation.  This is why it’s especially important to speak to an experienced Michigan personal injury Attorney about your case.

Sometimes people are not driving carefully enough, other times, people are speeding, texting and driving, falling asleep at the wheel, doing drugs and driving, not paying attention, there’s drinking and driving , police may be chasing someone through an intersection,  or from time to time brakes may fail before a Berkley car crash.

Which courthouse should my Berkley car crash lawsuit be filed in?

This is an analysis properly left to your personal injury attorney, but frequently these lawsuits are filed in the city and/or county in which the car crash occurred.  Depending on the facts of your case, there are a range of legal factors that need to be carefully weighed before filing a lawsuit for a Berkley car crash claims.

Cases with a value of less than $25,000 are filed in the district court.  Berkley car crash lawsuits below $25,000 in claims are often filed in the 44th District Court.  The 44th District Court’s website is https://www.romi.gov/307/44th-District-Court, the phone number is 248-246-3600, and the 44th District Court is located at Traverse City, Michigan 49684. 

Cases with a value of $25,000 or greater are filed in the appropriate circuit court, which is frequently 6th Circuit Court for Berkley car crash cases.   The 6th Circuit Court’s website is https://www.oakgov.com/courts/Pages/default.aspx, the phone number is 248.585.0344, and the 6th Circuit Court is located at 1200 N Telegraph Rd Department 404, Pontiac, MI 48341-0404. 

Because the City of Berkley has a reported population of approximately 15329, there may be a large number of car crash lawsuits filed in Berkley and Oakland County. 

What is the statute of limitations for Berkley, Michigan car crash lawsuits?

Michigan has a one-year-back rule for PIP benefits, meaning on the day a lawsuit is filed for PIP benefits, the victim can only recover benefits that date back one year from the date of filing the case. Third-party negligence claims have a three-year statute of limitations, meaning that car crash victims have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.  Should the accident be the fault of a government employee, there may be a mandatory notice letter that must be sent out within 120 days of the accident.  To make sure you are meeting all of these legal deadlines and hurdles, it’s so important to speak to a Michigan injury Attorney as soon as possible to discuss your legal rights.

What if I’m not sure about which Berkley accident Attorney is the best for me?

Do your homework! There’s no two ways about it!  Talk to lawyers, see who picks up the phone, see which law firms put you right into their voicemails, see if you can get a meeting with a Berkley accident Attorney in person to discuss your case.  It’s important that you have not just a good Berkley injury Attorney on your side, but you need a great Berkley injury Attorney on your team and fighting every day for your rights.  Ask a lot of questions! Find out what the proposed plan is to ensure that you are recovering the maximum benefits that you are entitled to after your accident.

More info about The Michigan Law Firm, PC

The Michigan Law Firm, PC is a Metro Detroit personal injury law firm.  Our firm has Attorneys ready to assist with your Berkley car crash case.  Our firm is comprised of litigators and we have a great support staff as well.   Our injury team is ready to help answer some of your questions about the process, learn more about your expectations, and we’d like to actually sit down in the conference room and meet with you too!  While every single case is different, we work hard to recover the maximum compensation on our clients’ cases.

Our law firm is located in Birmingham, Michigan, but we handle cases across the entire State of Michigan.  Talk to one of our Berkley, Michigan car crash lawyers about your PIP and negligence claims today.  We offer free consultations and we don’t get paid until you do.  Call us anytime at 844.464.3476.