The United States of America, as a federation of fifty states, delegates powers to each of the states to enact laws for governance.
The legislature of each state can enact laws to protect citizens, control law and order, and manage the economy and other aspects of governance. Hence, laws can vary from state to state.
Michigan, with its thirteen countries and a population of 10 million, enacts laws through the legislature. It protects its citizens from injuries caused by another party, defective products, or animals.
In the Michigan law, personal injury is defined as a physical, mental or psychological injury caused by another party. Personal injury cases are governed by ‘tort laws.’ According to the Michigan Judicial Institute Handbook of legal terms, a tort is defined as an injury or wrong committed against the person or property of another, arising out of violation of a duty established by law rather than by contract. The keyword in establishing the case for personal injury is ‘negligence’ in regards to a rule, procedure or a standard of code.
Personal injuries can be caused by auto accidents, birth injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, on-the-job mishaps and more. Lawyers who are licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan by the state Bar of Michigan are allowed to take cases related to personal injury.
It should also be kept in mind that not all law firms and lawyers take personal injury cases. Among those who do, some restrict themselves to niche areas like medical malpractice. These lawyers take up the case with the objective to get maximum compensation for the injured.
There are cases where the lawyers have obtained millions of dollars for the injured from the defendants, usually, insurance companies or product manufacturing companies. The testimonies and credentials of lawyers can be obtained from the state bar of Michigan, from the websites of the respective law firms. By: JIMMY STURO