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How were you injured?

• Motor Vehicle Accident
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Have you been hurt in a motor vehicle accident?

Don't rely on YOUR agent or adjuster to tell you what your rights are. Let us tell you your rights under the Michigan Auto No Fault Act.

Get an attorney who is working for YOU.

How were you injured?

Accidents involving DRUNK DRIVERS.

Someone who operates a motor vehicle while under the influence is considered intoxicated under the law when their blood alcohol level is above .08% or higher.

The victim of an accident involving an intoxicated person has the right to sue the drunk driver and owner of the vehicle for injuries and damages caused by the accident.

An injured victim may also have a claim against any retailer that holds a liquor license and sold alcohol to the drunk driver. This could be a bar or a convenience store that sold alcohol to the intoxicated driver. This law is known as a dram shop.

A claim against a bar, convenience store or other establishment with a liquor license requires that we prove that the injury or death was caused by the license holder's unlawful sale of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person or by giving alcohol to a minor.

Someone who is visibly intoxicated is someone who appears drunk to an ordinary observer. This is usually done by identifying witnesses that can testify as to how the intoxicated person looked, smelled, acted, walked and so on at the time of the sale.

Michigan law also requires that the license holder be notified within a very narrow time period. So do not delay if this has happened to you. Call our offices immediately. Any delay in beginning the investigation may make it difficult or impossible to track down witnesses.

The Statute of Limitations or time limit in which to bring a claim against the licensed establishment is shorter than in a typical negligence claim. The injury victim must send a written notice to the license holder within 120 days of retaining an attorney. Secondly, this type of claim must be filed within two years from the date of the injury or death.

Because the need exists for such prompt investigation, the victim of a drunk driver should contact an attorney as quickly as possible. Failure to do so may result in severe consequences or possibly be fatal to the claim.

With some fifty (50) years of representing injury victims, we have dealt with most, if not all, of the insurance companies doing business in Michigan. We have developed a reputation for being fair, honest and aggressive with these insurance companies. Our reputation and our success allow us to obtain great results for our clients.

We recognize that the time during the litigation process can be a very difficult period. We work hard to make your experience as stress-free as possible. We take the time to explain the vehicle accident law of Michigan and any legal proceedings to you, so you feel prepared and comfortable. Being involved in an accident is difficult enough; you certainly don't need your legal experience to add more unnecessary anxiety. Our firm works hard to obtain the best result quickly and efficiently.

Call today at 1-800-963-5595 or email at attorney@mindllfirm.com to speak to one of our experienced and hard-working attorneys. Please remember, there are strict time limits in Michigan in which a claim must be made or filed. Once again, we advise that you contact Mindell, Malin, Kutinsky, Stone & Blatnikoff as soon as possible to make sure all of these complex issues are spotted and addressed.

(800) 963-5595, (248) 353-5595, fax: (248) 948-6677