If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Detroit, seeking compensation for your injuries and losses as well as navigating Michigan’s No-Fault and Comparative Fault Auto Insurance policies while recovering may seem like an insurmountable challenge.
Most auto insurance companies will award compensation for an accident injury claim for obvious losses from a car crash like property damages and current medical expenses. But working with an experienced Detroit car accident attorney who understands the severity of your lost quality of life, non- economic losses, and future needs, can make all the difference in your recovery and your future after an accident.
Our dedicated team of Detroit car accident attorneys Kajy Law will pursue compensation beyond the first offer from the insurance companies and, having won over $75 million for our clients, our results speak for themselves.
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Ideally, taking a few steps after being injured in an accident can improve the outcome of your recovery and your settlement.
- Be sure to get the other driver’s contact and insurance information and their license plate number, all of which will be needed to file an insurance claim
- Report the accident and file a police report (call 911)
- Collect any witnesses’ contact information and statements
- Take photos of injuries and damages to personal property for insurance and documentation
- Seek medical treatment for any serious injuries or have mild injuries checked by a medical professional as soon as possible after an accident
Doing so establishes the cause of the injuries as related to the accident and provides documentation, but it’s important to note that accident victims who seek medical care soon after being injured in an accident have a better chance of not only recovering quickly but also getting a better settlement.
Contact Your Insurance Provider to Report the Accident and File a Claim
Because Michigan is a No- Fault state for auto insurance, if you are injured in an accident and seeking a settlement or compensation, you must first file a claim with your own insurance, regardless of who is believed to be at- fault.
Contacting an experienced Detroit auto injury lawyer to help you navigate the process of filing a claim, dealing with insurance, and seeking compensation can make all the difference in the outcome of your settlement.
Factors That Can Influence a Settlement Amount
Michigan’s No- Fault Personal Injury Protection Plans (PIP) allows the victim of a car crash to start collecting compensation they deserve for the accident related damages.
Under Michigan’s Comparative Fault laws, in order for the victim of an accident to collect damages for bodily injury and pain and suffering, the other party must be 51% or more at fault for an accident. Comparative fault also means that damages awarded to a victim can be reduced based on the percentage they were at fault for an accident.
If an accident caused you severe injuries, impairment, or resulted in a wrongful death and the other party is at least 51% at fault, then our experienced accident attorneys at Kajy Law can help you file a claim to recover damages including:
- Current and future medical expenses, including transportation costs, surgeries, rehabilitation, and other long- term care or in- home caretaker costs.
- Lost wages
- Emotional damages
- Pain and suffering
The Four-Step Kajy Law Process
Our dedicated team at Kajy follows a simple 4- step process that’s effective and puts you first.
- Step 1: Free Consultation
We’ll meet with you one on one to review what happened, what the police report contains, and any other relevant information from the accident. We’ll answer any questions and will immediately begin working with your insurance company on your behalf so you can focus on getting better.
- Step 2: Making Sure You’re Cared For
Our priority is your well- being and care. We’re here to help you get any medical treatment needed during the recovery process, will handle any issues with insurance, and fight for any other needs, such as loss of income.
Thanks to our policy of regular bi- weekly updates, we’ll keep you informed on your case on a step-by-step basis.
- Step 3: Working Up Your Case
While you focus on healing, we focus on your case to maximize your settlement.
Our team is here to work for you: compiling medical documents, records, and bills, reviewing the details of the case, and making sure everything is in place to begin legal proceedings.
Our results are different because we’re different: our team of legal professionals works tirelessly on case evaluations, settlement conferences, facilitations, or jury trials and the results speak for themselves. We’ve won over 5000 cases in Michigan. Let us win yours.
Call Kajy Law Today
Kajy Law’s Detroit Car Accident Team has a documented history of success with helping accident victims like you receive the justice and compensation they deserve. We’ll do everything in our power to win your case while providing the care and support you need along the way.
Call 877-KAJY- CARES or contact us to schedule a free consultation.
