Michigan Personal Injury Legal Questions

Your matter has so many different issues. You are very close to the statute of limitations (at least on a non governmental tort claim) Many attorneys will shy away from such a case. Insurance - your claim was made against your own insurance - did you have medical payments insurance on your policy? Was it secondary (i.e. only pays after your health insurance pays?) As for a claim against the deputy, that brings up a claim against a government entity for which certain different time deadlines apply. A claim against the proper governmental agency must be filed within 6 months of the incident, and if denied (which most are) a lawsuit must be brought no later than a year after the incident. Governmental tort claims are very difficult to prove. Depending on the facts, there very will could be no duty on the part of the deputy to take action - you would have to prove he knew of the danger and failed to warn you. There could possibly be a claim for improper lighting if the governmental agency who had jurisdiction over the road knew that the cows often crossed the road in the middle of the night and/or had caused accidents before and failed to take action, such as posting signs or putting up lighting in the area. Also, difficult to prove. There may be other issues and I would suggest you consult with an attorney before the statute runs. ... Read More

It is very unlikely that an attorney will give you a “ballpark” number of what you should seek by way of damages in this case. Much depends upon your daughter, what she was doing at the time of the accident, the condition of the bathroom, and your daughter’s long-term damages. For these reasons, an attorney asked to provide a “ballpark” number probably cannot do so in good conscience. For these reasons, you are advised to contact an attorney and not handle this yourself. Your daughter is a minor and your decision may affect her long-term health and financial future. Good Luck!... Read More

In California, the owner of a vehicle can be sued for damages caused by an accident in which the vehicle is involved, regardless of whether the owner was driving; this is commonly referred to as liability for "permissive use." Under california law, in most cases, the liability against the owner, absent any personal negligence in the matter" is limited to $15,000 per person/$30,000 per accident. If your boyfriend had insurance on the car at the time of the accident, or you had insurance which covered you driving a non-owned vehicle, you should turn over the lawsuit to the insurance company and they should handle the defense. Do this quickly as there is a short period of time within which to act once served with the complaint. ... Read More

The answer depends on many factors. There are timing issues as there are statutes of limitations which control the time within which you have to take action. Were you represented by an attorney? Was there a settlement? Was there a trial and judgment? Sometimes there is no relief for "buyer's remorse" after a settlement has been reached and settlement and release agreements signed. ... Read More

Well, where do I start! First, you have to show the court that you will NEVER do something that stupid again.. To do that, you need to get into a psychologist or psychiatrist and learn why an obviously bright kid does stupid things. Then, change your mental attitude and get evidence to prove it. Second, when you go to court, have a lawyer with you who can present your evidence in a manner that would likely convince the judge. Third, do NOT make excuses for poor judgment. Own up to it, accept it, and change. Fourth, pray like crazy that your evidence is strong. Fifth, do NOT get in trouble again, because if you do, I can guarantee that the judge will hammer you. The 11th Commandment is: Thou shalt not be an a** h***.... Read More

You can get up to $1,000 from the at fault driver under the mini-tort provisions of the no fault fact, or from her insurance company if she has mini-tort coverage. Otherwise, you need to fight with your own insurance company over the fair market value of your vehicle, unless it is a situation where you agree it is worth less than what you paid for it.... Read More

I do not believe the parents can do much that is effective. It is legal to take photos of anyone in public. This applies to minors, unless the photos include nudity or sexual activity. As for posting, if the posting is part of a commercial they could sue for the value of the image used in the commercial. If it is not used for profit I do not see what the parents could do, other than complain to the school board.... Read More