Troy is a very busy suburb in metro Detroit with lots of residential streets and commercial roadways. With so many retail businesses, commercial office complexes, shopping malls, and residential areas the city has lots of traffic. Unfortunately, it also has lots of traffic accidents.
In fact, Troy has one of the highest number of traffic crashes out of any city in Oakland County. In 2022, there were 34,185 total crashes in the county, resulting in 8,924 injuries. Troy alone accounted for approximately 2,356 crashes.
When you are injured in a car accident, it is important to turn to a law firm you can trust and will fight aggressively for you. The Troy car accident lawyers at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm work tirelessly for our clients. That is why we are one of the premier personal injury firms in Michigan.
What Are Dangerous Intersections in Troy?
There are several dangerous streets and intersections in the city of Troy. Here is a list:
- Big Beaver Rd and Rochester Rd
- Big Beaver Rd and Crooks Rd
- Maple Rd and Crooks Rd
- Maple Rd and Coolidge Rd
The amount of money compensation an injured person is entitled to following a car crash depends on several factors. First, the severity of the injuries is obviously important. A crash that leads to a broken arm, surgery, and rehabilitation is more severe than a crash that leads to limited bruising. The harms and losses from the broken arm demand a greater settlement amount.
Another important factor is the amount of insurance coverage. The higher the available insurance coverage, the higher the potential settlement. In Michigan, the minimum amount of liability insurance a person must have is $50,000. Bodily injury insurance is what the at-fault driver must pay if he or she causes injuries from a crash.
However, $50,000 is not enough to pay for severe injuries. As a result, it is important to purchase underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage to protect yourself from underinsured drivers.
A third factor is the skill of your lawyer and a law firm. A Troy car accident lawyer who is diligent and aggressive will be able to get more money for you than an attorney who doesn’t put in the time of effort. Insurance companies know which lawyers and law firms thoroughly investigate their cases and fight until the end. This allows these lawyers to get a higher settlement for their clients.
Our firm consists of experts in Michigan car accident law. We have a deep understanding of what insurance companies look for when paying out claims. Our team of Troy car accident lawyers will meet with treating doctors, get witness statements, and hire accident reconstruction experts as well as medical experts to get the most money for our client.
During the settlement process, we provide updates and answer our client’s questions. Most importantly, we listen to what our clients want and get to know them on a personal level.
This is how our firm has been able to obtain hundreds of millions for our clients for decades in Oakland County and beyond.
Michigan is a no-fault state. This means in most cases your own car insurance carrier pays the medical bills and lost wages following a car accident. This is called a no-fault claim or first-party claim. The amount of medical bills the car insurance company must pay depends on the amount of personal injury protection (PIP) coverage that was purchased.
If you don’t have any auto insurance, in most situations you can still make a no-fault claim. Talk to an experienced Troy car accident lawyer to find out who is responsible for paying your claim.
If another driver caused the accident or was at least 50% negligent, then you are eligible for pain and suffering compensation. This is also known as a third-party case.
Pain and suffering is paid by the insurance company for the driver and/or owner of the at-fault vehicle. However, under Michigan law just because you were injured in a Troy car accident does not mean you are entitled to pain and suffering. Instead, the injured person must have a “threshold injury.”
The most common threshold injury is a “serious impairment of body function.” This is defined under MCL 500.3135 but means the injured person must have a (1) objective impairment, (2) the impairment is of an important body function, and (3) that affects their general ability to lead a normal life.
Getting compensation for your injuries is not just about money. It is about justice too. The Troy car accident lawyers at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm are experts in presenting these cases to a judge and jury.
Under Michigan law, an injured person has three (3) years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit against the correct defendants. This is called the statute of limitations. This time limit is longer for children as most have until they turn 19 years old to file a lawsuit.
There are many potential defendants in a Michigan car accident case. Besides the at-fault driver, the owner of the vehicle may also be held responsible for the driver’s injuries. In addition, if the driver was working for a company and was within the course and scope of their job when the crash occurred, the employer can be held responsible.
We Are Not Afraid of the Courtroom
We handle car accident cases and all personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. This means everything from your free initial consultation through litigation and negotiations is done with no up-front cost to you. And we don’t charge an attorney fee until we win your case.
Lee Steinberg Law Firm: Troy Car Accident Lawyers That Work For You
The Lee Steinberg Law Firm has successful handled Oakland County crashes for decades. Our team of Troy car accident lawyers knows what it takes to stand up to big corporations and insurance companies. Call us at 1-800-LEE-FREE today to get your questions answered and begin the road to recovery.
