Michigan Negligence Lawyers

Injured ? You Don’t Have to Go Through This Alone.

Negligence in Michigan is one of the most important concepts in a personal injury case. It’s so critical, in fact, that most of the hard work in your personal injury case will go toward establishing that the defendant’s actions amounted to negligence. (In a personal injury lawsuit, you’re the plaintiff if you’re the one filing the lawsuit, and the defendant is the person you’re suing.) If you and your attorney can’t prove negligence, then your personal injury case will fail.

If you have suffered an injury because of the negligent or careless act of person or business operator you should need help from experienced lawyers. No matter what kind of personal injury lawsuit you might be pursuing establishing negligence is a crucial step. Negligence is defined as doing something that a reasonable person would not do, or failing to do what a reasonable person should do. It basically means falling short of the required standard of care that you owe to others in society. If you have been injured due to another person, business or company’s negligence, it is important to consult with our experienced Michigan negligence attorney immediately.​​

Your initial consultation is a valuable opportunity to learn if you have a case and understand your options for proceeding with a claim in a no-pressure setting. Furthermore, our law firm works on a contingency fee basis and you are not obligated to pay a single dime unless we achieve a financial recovery on your behalf. 

Almost every form of personal injury is caused by the negligence of another person or party. Some of the most common claims in Michigan can arise from:

Premises Liability
Defective Products
Dog Bites
Slip and Fall
Workplace Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Dangerous Drugs
Product Liability
Wrongful Death
Faulty Medical Products
Unsafe Toys
Offshore Accidents
Factory Injuries
Animal Attacks
Negligent Security

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHETHER YOU HAVE

A VALID NEGLIGENCE CLAIM?

Plaintiffs filing a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan must meet four criteria for establishing negligence by the defendant:

Standard of due care: 

The plaintiff must demonstrate with evidence that the negligent party failed to take proper actions that would have avoided an unreasonable injury risk to the injured party or parties. In a car accident injury lawsuit, for example, the plaintiff must prove that the negligent driver failed to obey traffic rules or take standard care for the proper maintenance of the car, contributing to the cause of the accident.

Breach of duty of care: 

The plaintiff must demonstrate that circumstances warranted a duty of care toward other parties. For example, the owner of a business has a duty of care for the safety of customers entering his building for the purpose of buying a product or conducting business. Conversely, if a secured building is posted No Trespassing but someone is injured while illegally breaking in, the courts may rule that the property owner had no duty of care for the safety of the injured party.

Proof that the injuries were the result of the negligence: 

The plaintiff must clearly demonstrate that the extent of injuries or death was the direct result of the negligence or misconduct on the part of the defendant. You must be able to prove the negligent act caused the injury as a result of the breach of the duty of care you were owed. For example, a car accident may have been the result of a driver’s negligence, however, if the injured party was not wearing seat belts or the airbags failed to deploy properly, the extent of injuries may not be attributed solely to the negligent driver’s actions.

Proof of actual damages: 

The courts recognize that people make mistakes and accidents happen. If there are no actual damages resulting from the negligence, there may not be a case. You must show that you were physically and financially injured as a result of the medical care you received – or didn’t receive – at the hands of the defendant. For example, if a doctor uses his or her best efforts to meet the standard of due care and duty of care, but prescribes the wrong medication that does not cure the patient but causes no additional injuries or harm, the court may rule that there were no actual damages associated with the negligence or error. The compensation that is awarded in a personal injury case can include damages for:

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Medical care and treatment
Lost current and future wages
Pain
Suffering
Emotional trauma
Property damage
Medical equipment
Long-term care
Funeral costs

​We are committed to getting you the compensation you deserve for the injuries you have sustained. We are determined to fight for you. We have a no recovery, no fee policy, so you don’t pay unless we win.