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answered on Jun 9, 2025

Normally, the insurance company would send a wage verification form to your employer to provide your wage information and that would be sufficient with a disability slip from your doctor. Past wage check statements also are sometimes sufficient. Tax returns are normally not required unless you are... View More

Photos would have been helpful. If the car is not yet repaired, you could look into the possibility of photos at this point. As far as moving the car, insurance carriers and attorneys realize that cars often do need to be moved from their original positions in the interest of restoring traffic... View More

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answered on Mar 17, 2025

They have an attorney so they should discuss their legal options with their attorney who will make recommendations. If they are not satisfied with the offer, they could simply file a lawsuit and seek a jury trial. Some insurance companies will not make a reasonable offer until a lawsuit is filed.... View More

In virtually every state, personal injury awards for infants usually need court approval. It sounds like something in connection with that. In many states, this can involve a separate hearing or appearance before a judge. This is to protect the interests of minors until they reach adulthood - and... View More

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answered on Feb 17, 2025

This most likely means that there is some type of protective order issued by the Court protecting the proceeds of the settlement from being spent until the minor reaches the of 18. Although it could mean some other type of protection related to the settlement proceeds. The purpose of a protective... View More

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answered on Feb 5, 2025

Normally with a mini- tort claim, you send the other drivers insurance company the police report showing that the other driver was more than 50% at fault, and 2 estimates showing the damages to your vehicle. If the damage exceeds $3000, they owe you 3,000.They do not have the right to total your... View More

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answered on Jan 28, 2025

There are many factors that go into determining a fair settlement value of a personal injury case. Without having more information, it would be difficult to determine if the offer is reasonable. For example, was the other party determined to be at fault, do you have medical expenses and income... View More

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Yes, you could say "it's implied" in terms of being the "right thing to do" between friends. But that is only as strong as one's character. The more important and more practical question... View More

It's a negotiation, like any other wheelin' and dealin', except when it comes to the criminal process there are two parts: the charge(s) and the sentencing. You must take an honest, objective look at the facts at hand: what can the prosecutor prove. This is where lawyers come in... View More

One of your options might be to try to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. I hope you wife is okay. Depending on whether she has the basis to move forward with a claim for her hand injuries, the determination of liability could be important in a comparative negligence setting with the... View More

I think you'll find yourself coming out the same or better without hiring an attorney. The ticket isn't going to be significantly outcome determinate here. Your wife can ask for a formal hearing on it, and try negotiating for a zero point ticket for what it's worth. The insurance... View More

Until you are able to speak with a local attorney, the practice applied by property damage adjusters in most places is to set a cap on the repairs as a percentage of the vehicle value. After a certain percentage, the vehicle would usually be declared a total loss, to avoid the exact kind of... View More

Based on your post, the value of the vehicle does not make difference as to the amount of your potential personal liability for his property damage. But you will have to prove that the fair market value of the claimant's vehicle at the time of the accident is such that this should be a total... View More

Michigan's auto insurance scheme is somewhat unique to Michigan. For purposes of mini tort, the value of the car makes no difference. What matters is the person's out-of-pocket costs, subject to the percentage of fault, and limited to $3,000. Commonly, mini-tort is used to compensate... View More

Something appears missing here...how was the Secretary of State made aware of this incident to suspend your license? Normally that is through some court action. Did you at some point concede to a civil infraction perhaps?

You otherwise need to contact the secretary of state to see about... View More

Addendum - in thinking further about your question, one possibility, depending on the way the release was drafted, is that the neurologists may have concerns whether it permits reimbursement for medical treatment, known or unknown, which could preclude coverage for subsequent neurological testing?... View More

A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It isn't clear why neurologists want proof of a release from 20 years ago. If you've been involved in a recent accident, the symptoms and test results would be new, and not necessarily related to the... View More

Addendum - if you do reach a settlement, make sure that you have a signed release from the other side. A well-drafted release form confirms settlement terms and serves to wrap up the claim without leaving any loose ends. If your carrier agrees to make a payment, they will require a release anyway.... View More

A Michigan attorney should advise here, but your question remains open for two weeks. If the accident is being denied, and you had coverage in effect at the time, you should consider trying to arrange a free initial consult with an attorney. Ordinarily, the other truck driving off and leaving the... View More

First priority is to make a timely response to the lawsuit. You may want to consider an attorney consult, both to ensure a proper response, and to review your situation more closely in terms of the use of the car - some form of entrustment, taken without permission, etc. Good luck