Category: Legal Terms Explained
Gross vs. Ordinary Negligence: What Victims Need to Know
Understanding Negligence in Legal Terms In the world of personal injury law, understanding the difference between gross negligence and ordinary negligence is important. These terms are often used to describe the level of carelessness involved in an accident, and they can affect the outcome of a lawsuit. By learning the difference between these types of…
How to Maximize Your Settlement After IME
Understanding the IME Process After an Independent Medical Examination (IME), many injury victims worry that the insurance company will use the report to delay, reduce, or deny their settlement. If you’re asking what happens after an IME and how it affects your case, understanding the process is key to protecting your compensation. What is an…
Subrogation Made Simple: How It Affects Michigan Injury Claims
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What is Subrogation? In the state of Michigan, there is a legal concept called “subrogation.” Subrogation is especially relevant in personal injury cases. So, what is it? The legal definition of subrogation is “the assumption by a third party of another’s legal right to collect a debt or damages.” This definition is still full of…
Negligence Per Se: Is Breaking the Law Always Negligent?
Negligence Per Se Understanding legal terms can be daunting, especially when you’re dealing with personal injury cases. One term you may come across during your case is “negligence per se”. But what does it mean, and how does it apply to your situation? Let’s break it down in plain language. Negligence per se is a…
Pain and Suffering: Unlock Compensation and Maximize Your Injury Claim
What is Pain and Suffering? We often hear “pain and suffering” in casual conversations. But what does it mean in a personal injury case? Pain and suffering is any ‘non-economic’ damages. In the state of Michigan, pain and suffering damages are a form of compensation in personal injury cases. These damages can entail physical pain,…
You Need to Know About The Statute of Limitations
You may be asking yourself “how long do I have to file a personal injury claim?” The most crucial deadline is the statute of limitations. The statute of limitations is the legal time limit you have to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline can mean losing your right to pursue compensation, regardless of how strong…
9 Lawsuit Stages You Need to Understand
Introduction If you’ve filed a personal injury claim and feel like you’re in the dark, you’re not alone. Many clients have questions like: We understand how frustrating the waiting game can be. We have worked through this process with thousands of clients, and we have seen the toll that it can take. Not only are…
You Need to Know About This Michigan Law
When you’re injured in an accident, one of the most important factors that determines your compensation is fault. More specifically, fault describes how much of the accident was your responsibility. In Michigan, fault is governed by a legal principle called comparative fault, also referred to as comparative negligence. What is Comparative Fault? So, what is…