When Can You Sue In Michigan For A Motorcycle Accident Injury?

author by Daniel Buckfire on Sep. 30, 2011

Motor Vehicle Accident & Injury  Personal Injury Accident & Injury  Wrongful Death 

Summary: (800) 606-1717 Michigan Motorcycle Accident Attorney discusses motorcycle injury cases in Michigan and gives advice on motorcycle injury related topics.

According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts for 2008, One out of every 10,208 persons in Michigan was killed in a traffic crash; one out of every 134 persons was injured. Victims of motorcycle accidents and their family members do have legal rights to sue the at-fault driver in the event that they are indeed the at-fault driver and you have sustained a “serious” injury due to the crash.

What Is Considered A Serious Motorcycle Accident Injury?

In order to file a successful Michigan motorcycle accident lawsuit one must have sustained a serious injury due to the car accident. Some serious injuries include but are not limited to:

· Fractured and broken bones

· Back and neck injuries, like herniated and bulging discs

· Nerve damage

· Injuries that require surgery or substantial treatment

· Closed head and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

· Spinal cord injuries

· Knee injuries

· Shoulder injuries

· Scarring and disfigurement

· Road rash requiring significant skin grafts

· Burn injuries

· Amputation injuries

· Psychological injuries, like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder

· Injuries which cause disability from work and other daily activities

When Can You Sue For A Motorcycle Accident Injury?

In order to have a motorcycle accident injury case one must be able to prove that the other driver is the at-fault driver in the accident and that you sustained a serious injury due to the crash. The process for this kind of lawsuit is complex and requires an experienced motorcycle accident attorney.

Is There a Time Limit To Sue For A Michigan Motorcycle Accident Injury?

There are strict time limitations for filing motorcycle accident claims and No-Fault Insurance claims in Michigan. If you miss a deadline, your claim will be lost forever. To avoid these severe consequences, you should contact an attorney immediately to discuss your case.

Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyers No Fee Promise

We will represent you in your Michigan motorcycle accident injury case against under our NO FEE PROMISE. This means that you will not be charged any legal fees whatsoever unless we obtain a settlement or recovery for you. You have absolutely no obligation for legal fees unless we win your case. If we do not obtain a settlement for you, you owe us nothing!

Contact Your Michigan Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

Individuals interested in suing for a motorcycle accident injury should contact the Michigan motorcycle accident firm of Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Call us now at (800) 606-1717 to speak with one of our experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyers about your case.

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