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Auto Accidents: Compensation for Pain & Suffering

Question: “I was injured in an auto accident that wasn’t my fault. Can I be compensated for my pain and suffering?” Answer: “Perhaps.” In legal lingo, pain and suffering are non-economic damages. The Michigan No-Fault Insurance Ac… Read More
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Categories: Civil Litigation

Resolving Disputes

You know, of course, that lawyers represent clients in starting or defending a lawsuit. You may not be aware, however, that a lawyer can help you resolve a legal dispute by alternative methods – methods that usually cost less than litigat… Read More
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Categories: Civil Litigation

The Washtenaw County Court System

If you’ve been sued or are thinking about starting a lawsuit, you may be curious about how the local court system is organized. Here is some basic information relating to civil (non-criminal) cases. District Court. This Court has jurisdic… Read More
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Categories: Civil Litigation

Steps in a Lawsuit

Do you know the steps in a typical lawsuit? If not, check out this outline. Complaint. The plaintiff (the person starting the lawsuit) files a Complaint with the Court Clerk stating what the case is about and the damages or other relief bei… Read More
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Categories: Civil Litigation

Injury Claims

Have you sustained an injury caused by someone else? If so, you may be entitled to compensation. Several factors go into whether or not you have a claim worth pursuing. Negligence. Generally speaking, to be entitled to compensation, you mus… Read More
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Categories: Civil Litigation