Matz Injury Law: Houghton MI Car Accident Lawyers
A car accident can be an extremely nerve-wracking experience. It can cause severe, debilitating injuries to you or a loved one. You could face lost income from being unable to return to work, as well as medical expenses and other costs. An auto accident can also damage or destroy your vehicle, leaving you without a means of transportation.
This process is almost certain to bring up a range of emotions, including anger and fear. Unfortunately, those emotions can make your situation even worse. Insurance companies will be looking for a reason not to pay you the full amount of compensation you deserve. You need a clear head in order to avoid accidentally adding more salt to the wound.
Steve Matz and his team have been practicing law in Michigan for decades. They’ve logged hundreds of thousands of miles traveling to virtually every county in Michigan’s lower and upper peninsulas, meeting with clients, and doing the work necessary to earn significant settlements on their clients’ behalf.
Established Car Accident Attorneys Serving Houghton, Michigan
Matz Injury Law has represented clients in personal injury claims for decades, helping people recover damages for injuries sustained in automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and truck accidents. Our firm has recovered settlements or judgments of $1 million or more in nine personal injury practice areas. Founder Steven Matz is a recipient of America’s top 100 Attorney’s Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also consistently recognized by Super Lawyers.
The Matz Injury Law personal injury lawyers are highly respected by their peers. They serve on multiple professional boards and committees, and they publish and teach about multiple legal topics. They are also active in the community, providing pro bono legal services and other volunteer work.
Matz Injury Law is a Decorated Petoskey Car Accident Lawyer
Our attorneys earned many awards over the years due to the care we put into representing our clients and how we communicate and react with our clients. Some of the awards we won include:
- Super Lawyers: 10 years
- Michigan’s Top Attorneys
- Peer-rated AV Preeminent
- Avvo Rating 10.0 Superb Top Attorney Lawsuits and Disputes
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Expertise.com Car Accident Lawyers
At What Point Should I Call A Houghton, Michigan Car Accident Lawyer?
Time is of the essence after an auto accident. Getting legal advice as soon as possible will help prevent you from accidentally making incriminating statements to insurance adjusters.
At the scene of a car accident, your first call should be to 911 to make sure anyone who needs medical attention receives it. You should then take pictures of the scene if possible, and exchange information with other drivers and witnesses. Your next call should be to a lawyer.
A Houghton car accident attorney can fight to help you receive everything owed to you. Matz Injury Law has extensive experience assisting Houghton County car accident victims to recover fair compensation from their insurance company. We can handle all the details of filing a claim for your legal issue with your insurance company, allowing you to focus on recovering from your injuries as best you can during this difficult time.
To schedule a free consultation to learn more about our legal services, contact us today through our website or at 866-226-6833.
Types of Accident Cases We Handle in Houghton, Michigan
Matz Injury Law handles claims involving a wide variety of motor vehicle accidents, including the following:
- Head-on collisions
- Rear-end accidents
- T-bone collisions
- Sideswipe accidents
- Rollover accidents
- Chain reaction crashes
- Single vehicle accidents
See What Our Clients Are Saying
“Steve Matz was there when I needed him. Nobody expects to be a victim of a car accident but when I found myself in that situation it was overwhelming. Steve made everything easy. Steve did not accept the insurance Company’s first offer. He held out and got me a better settlement. Steve is very kind and professional. I highly recommend Matz Injury Law.”- Sharon K.
“Steve Matz deserves more than 5 stars! He went above and beyond to help me with my automobile accident/lawsuit, and stayed in constant contact with me. He cared about me as a person and how I was feeling or doing. I will recommend him to anybody who ever asks me, he has been amazing!!!!! Mr. Matz I can never thank you enough for what you have done for us. Thank you for always being authentically and truly you, You are definitely a fighter for what’s right.”- Holly L.
“Steve was outstanding from the first telephone conversation all the way through until he settled my case at an amount that exceeded my expectations. He is a consummate professional and a compassionate attorney and I would highly recommend him if you ever find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney.”- Sharyn G.
Matz Injury Law Gets Compensation for Houghton Car Accident Cases
The knowledgeable attorneys at Matz Injury Law have years of experience representing Houghton auto accident victims as well as those in the Upper Peninsula. Our law firm has obtained many six and seven-figure settlements and judgments for our clients over the years. To schedule a free consultation to learn more about our legal services, contact us today through our website or at 866-226-6833.
Frequent Answered Questions
Michigan is a “no-fault” state when it comes to car accidents. Michigan auto law requires every driver to have insurance that covers their own injuries, regardless of who was at fault in the accident. You have a right to compensation for your injuries, property damage, and other losses, and you do not have to prove that anyone was to blame.
You may sue the driver who was at fault in the accident. You will have to prove that the driver was at fault. Michigan yield laws might be a factor in the case. You may also sue your insurance company if does not pay what it owes you for a no-fault claim.
Damages that you may be able to recover in a car accident claim include:
- Medical expenses
- Past and future lost wages
- Rehabilitation expenses
- Modification of one’s home or vehicle because of one’s injuries
- Disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
“Pain and suffering” is considered a form of “non-economic damages” in Michigan. They can be very difficult to quantify. Even after a doctor has set a broken bone, for example, severe pain may linger for a long time. A doctor’s bill cannot establish an amount of money that could compensate for that experience. A Matz Injury Law attorney can assist you with determining a value for non-economic damage claims.
The deadline to file a lawsuit against another driver, known as the statute of limitations, is three years from the date of the accident. This applies to claims for bodily injury, property damage, and wrongful death. You have one year from the accident date to file a suit against your insurance company for failing to pay no-fault damages.
Having a lawyer on your side after a car accident gives you a better opportunity to obtain the most compensation possible. A personal injury lawyer knows how to gather evidence and present a claim to an insurance company. They can negotiate settlements and, when necessary, prepare a case for court. Perhaps most importantly, they know the kinds of tactics that insurance companies use to avoid paying what they owe, and they know how to beat those tactics.
Most personal injury attorneys charge nothing unless they recover money, and then they take a percentage of that as their fee. Matz Injury Law takes a 22 percent fee instead of the traditional 33 percent contingency fee.
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