The following blog is to help the injured person to prepare and safeguard his or her claim in Michigan. The insurance industry has developed sophisticated tracking mechanisms for settlement purposes. Steps you take immediately after your accident can assist your lawyer in getting you the best settlement later. It boils down to the evidence. Evidence, evidence, evidence. You are in an accident. A traffic accident report is generated by the responding police department. Medical records are generated by the EMS, the Emergency Room, the Hospital is admitted, the physicians that begin treating your injuries. Suddenly, lawyers show up at your door, your hospital room, or contact you by phone or letter. These lawyers are part of schemes that tap into the public infomation, the police report, etc… to find our who has been in accidents. Beware, this should throw up red flags to you. The first hurdle you face is the less ethical law firms, that tap into these schemes, and attempt to sign you… Read More