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Over $500 Million Won for Accident Victims Nationwide
When negligent drivers cause crashes, the consequences can be devastating. At Fieger Law, our Michigan car accident attorneys have secured over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for clients across the country.
If you or a loved one was injured in a car, truck, or other motor vehicle accident, you deserve legal representation from attorneys who have a proven record of fighting for victims like you.
Contact Fieger Law today for a free consultation.
Common Car Accident Injuries and Their Impact
In our decades of handling car accident claims, we’ve seen injuries ranging from minor to catastrophic. Prompt medical care and accurate diagnosis are critical for your health and your legal claim.
Common injuries include:
- Whiplash: neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and dizziness can last months or years
- Concussions & Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): memory loss, mood changes, concentration problems, and other long-term cognitive issues
- Broken Bones: fractures in arms, legs, ribs, or hips requiring surgery and rehab
- Internal Injuries: organ damage and internal bleeding which need urgent care
- Spinal Cord Injuries: possible paralysis that requires ongoing, lifelong care
Always seek medical attention immediately—even if you feel fine. Some injuries show symptoms later. Medical care helps you get diagnosed and treated while creating a record of your injuries. Our team at Fieger Law can use these records to assess compensation and prove damages.
Long-Term Consequences of Car Accident Injuries
Injuries can have lasting physical, emotional, and financial impacts beyond the initial medical treatment:
- Chronic Pain and Mobility Issues: affecting daily function and independence
- Emotional and Psychological Trauma: PTSD, anxiety, and depression are common
- Financial Hardship: medical debt, income loss, reduced earning potential
At Fieger Law, we ensure your compensation reflects both current expenses and future hardships.
Understanding Auto Negligence in Michigan
Auto negligence is the failure to drive with reasonable care, causing harm to others. All drivers have a legal duty to act responsibly and avoid behaviors that could endanger others on the road. When they breach that duty and someone is injured as a result, they can be held legally and financially accountable.
Common examples include:
Distracted Driving:
This includes any activity that diverts attention from driving, such as texting, talking on the phone, eating, adjusting the GPS, or interacting with passengers. Drivers can be held liable if their inattentiveness causes an accident.
Speeding:
Exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for road and weather conditions reduces a driver’s reaction time and increases the force of impact in a crash. It’s considered negligent because it ignores traffic laws and increases the risk of harm to others.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI):
Operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs—whether prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal substances—is illegal and dangerous. DUI accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and carry serious legal consequences, including both civil and criminal liability.
Running Red Lights or Stop Signs:
These actions are especially dangerous at intersections, where they can lead to high-impact T-bone or head-on collisions. Drivers who run red lights or fail to stop are nearly always considered at fault in the resulting crashes.
Drowsy Driving:
Driving while tired impairs alertness, reaction time, and decision-making, similar to driving under the influence.
Ignoring Traffic Signs or Signals:
Drivers must obey all road signage, including yield signs, railroad crossing signals, and construction zone warnings. Failing to follow posted rules or warnings endangers all road users and constitutes clear negligence in the eyes of the law.
Failure to Maintain a Safe Vehicle:
Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring their vehicles are in safe operating condition. This includes maintaining working brakes, headlights, turn signals, tires with proper tread, and windshield wipers. Driving a poorly maintained vehicle increases the risk of mechanical failure and is considered negligent.
Auto negligence claims require a thorough investigation and evidence gathering, including witness statements, traffic camera footage, police reports, and vehicle maintenance records. At Fieger Law, our attorneys are skilled at identifying every factor that led to your crash so we can hold the responsible parties fully accountable.
Fatal Car Accidents and Wrongful Death Claims
Thousands lose their lives to negligent driving every year. If your loved one was killed in a crash, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim.
Eligible compensation includes:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of the deceased’s income and future financial support
- Loss of companionship and care
- Medical bills related to the deceased’s final treatment
- Pain and suffering experienced by the deceased before death
Our attorneys conduct a thorough investigation to prove liability, whether the crash was caused by a distracted driver, drunk driving, a defective vehicle, or unsafe road conditions. We work with accident reconstruction experts, financial planners, and medical specialists to build a strong, evidence-backed case on your behalf.
Common Types of Car Accidents in Michigan
- Rear-End Collisions: Often caused by distracted driving or tailgating, these can cause whiplash and other serious injuries.
- Intersection Accidents: Caused by failure to yield, running red lights, or ignoring stop signs.
- T-Bone Collisions: Side-impact crashes are particularly dangerous due to the limited protection on the sides of vehicles, leaving passengers at higher risk of severe injuries.
- Head-On Crashes: Among the most catastrophic accidents, head-on collisions are frequently linked to impaired, distracted, or drowsy driving.
- Multi-Vehicle Pileups: Icy winters and slick roads can trigger chain-reaction accidents, making it difficult to determine liability and increasing the risk of severe injuries.
Compensation You Can Recover After a Car Accident
Fieger Law will fight to recover compensation that reflects the full impact of your accident.
This includes:
- Medical Expenses: Includes costs for immediate medical treatment, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation therapies, and any future medical care related to the injury
- Lost Wages: Compensation for lost income due to the inability to work post-accident, as well as loss of earning capacity if the injury leads to long-term disability
- Pain and Suffering: Damages for physical pain, emotional distress, anxiety, and diminished quality of life
- Property Damage: Covers repairing or replacing damaged vehicles and other personal property, as well as compensation for the reduced value of damaged property
Our firm has won multiple multi-million-dollar verdicts, including $6.5 million for a pedestrian killed by a city vehicle and $9 million in a bus crash. While money can’t undo the trauma of an accident, it can ease financial burdens and secure your family’s future.
Contact us now for a free consultation on your case—we can investigate your accident and hold those responsible accountable.
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident
- Don’t Leave the Scene: Never leave the scene of an accident. If safe, move your vehicle to the roadside but remain nearby. Use hazard lights or flares for safety.
- Call 911: Call the police right away and wait for them at the scene. Always report the accident, even if no injuries appear. The police report is critical evidence.
- Exchange Information: Gather insurance and contact details of all other drivers involved and share your information with them.
- Report the Accident to Your Insurance: Call your insurance company immediately with your police report number and tell them about the accident. Many policies require that you immediately file a report.
- Get Medical Help: This step is crucial. Visit an emergency room or doctor immediately—even for minor injuries. Medical documentation is essential for injury claims.
- Contact Fieger Law: Our team will guide you on preserving your rights, communicating with insurers, and documenting your medical care properly.
Navigating Insurance Companies After an Accident
Insurance adjusters may pressure you to accept a quick, low settlement. Protect yourself by:
- Documenting Everything: Gather as much evidence as possible, including photos of the scene, a copy of the police report, and witness statements. This documentation is vital to supporting your claim.
- Communication With Adjusters: Be cautious when speaking with insurance adjusters. They are trained to minimize payouts, often by getting you to admit fault or downplay your injuries. Answer questions factually but avoid admitting fault or downplaying injuries.
- Recognizing Insurance Tactics: Insurance companies might offer a quick settlement, which is often lower than what you may be entitled to. They may also delay the process or dispute your claim’s validity.
- Contact Fieger Law: Fieger Law’s attorneys handle all insurer communications and fight for fair compensation.
Common claims associated with Auto Accidents:
Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance System Explained
Michigan’s no-fault insurance system provides key benefits regardless of fault. These benefits include coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and other necessary services through Personal Injury Protection (PIP). Understanding how this system works is crucial to receiving the support you need after an accident. Our firm specializes in navigating no-fault claims and litigation for serious injury victims.
What If My Injuries Are Severe?
If your injuries exceed PIP coverage or involve serious impairment, you can file a lawsuit for additional compensation. Fieger Law handles no-fault litigation and serious injury claims statewide.
Why You Need Experienced Legal Counsel After a Car Accident
Vehicle crashes are complex. Multiple factors like weather, road conditions, driver behavior, and vehicle maintenance contribute to accidents. A skilled attorney cuts through these layers to identify negligence and build a strong case.
At Fieger Law, we:
- Investigate all aspects of your crash
- Preserve key evidence
- Negotiate with insurers
- Go to trial if needed
How to Choose the Right Car Accident Attorney
Choosing the right car accident attorney is essential for managing your case and securing a positive result. Consider these when selecting your legal team:
- Experience in Car Accident Cases: Look for an attorney with a strong track record in handling car accident cases similar to yours.
- Successful Case Results: Review their past case results to gauge their success rate and the types of settlements or verdicts they have secured.
- Client Testimonials: Read testimonials from former clients to understand their experience working with the attorney and their satisfaction with the outcomes.
- Clear Communication and Availability: Ensure that the attorney is easily accessible and communicates clearly and regularly about the progress of your case.
- Transparent Fee Structure: Understand their fee structure, including whether they work on a contingency basis, meaning they only receive payment if you win the case.
Why Choose Fieger Law?
After a car accident, choosing a lawyer is probably the most important decision you’ll make. Having an experienced legal team can make all the difference. Here’s why Fieger Law is a wise choice:
- Decades of Legal Experience: We’ve handled countless car accident cases, providing our elite knowledge to guide clients through complex legal challenges.
- Proven Record of Success: With over $500 million recovered for accident victims, our track record speaks for itself.
- Compassionate Client Support: We approach every case with compassion and a commitment to support you through this difficult time.
- Unmatched Resources and Expertise: From expert witnesses to cutting-edge technology, we have everything needed to build a winning case.
Contact Michigan’s Trusted Car Accident Lawyers Today
The physical, emotional, and financial toll of an accident is overwhelming. Let Fieger Law fight for the justice and compensation you deserve. The attorneys at Fieger Law have won more than 165 verdicts and settlements of $1 million or more. Many of these were for victims of car accidents.
Our major verdicts include:
- $30 million in Coe v. City of Dearborn
- $15 million in a Detroit car crash case
- $14 million for an auto negligence victim in Wayne County
Contact Fieger Law now for a free consultation.
