Author Archives: Ravid & Associates, P.C.
Can I Sue a Driver Who Hit Me While I Was Walking?
Getting hit by a car while walking can cause serious injuries very quickly. Because pedestrians have little protection, even a slow-moving car can lead to broken bones, head or spinal injuries, internal damage, or lasting disabilities. In Detroit, injured pedestrians may have different ways to get compensation, depending on how the accident happened, who… Read More »
Hit By A Car While Jogging Or Running
Going for a run should not end with a trip to the hospital or months of recovery. Runners have little protection if a car enters a crosswalk, drifts onto the shoulder, turns without yielding, or hits someone at the side of the road. Even a low-speed crash can cause broken bones, brain injuries, spinal… Read More »
Can I Recover Lost Wages After Being Hit by a Car?
Getting hit by a car can impact more than just your health. If you suffer a broken leg, spinal injury, head injury, or other serious harm, you might not be able to work for weeks or even months. Some people go back to work but with restrictions, fewer hours, or a different job than… Read More »
Passenger Injury Claims After A Friend Causes A Car Accident
If you are hurt in a crash while riding with a friend, you should not have to worry about paying your medical bills. Many passengers are injured every day because the driver speeds, follows too closely, gets distracted, runs a red light, or makes another mistake. Often, injured passengers in Detroit hesitate to file… Read More »
What To Do When An Insurance Company Delays, Denies, Or Stops Paying Your Claim
What Are Common Reasons For An Insurance Company To Delay, Deny, Or Stop A Claim? Insurance companies may delay or deny claims for several reasons, including questioning the necessity of treatments, citing pre-existing conditions, or disputing which insurer is responsible for payments. Cooperation with the insurance company is crucial, as clients are contractually obligated… Read More »
Elevator Accident Personal Injury Claims In Michigan
People use elevators every day in places like apartment buildings, hospitals, hotels, offices, parking garages, and shopping centers across Detroit. Most of the time, elevator rides are safe, but a malfunction can cause serious injuries very quickly. Problems like sudden drops, uneven floors, doors closing too soon, or mechanical failures can lead to broken… Read More »
Ceiling Collapse Injury Claims In Commercial Buildings
A ceiling collapse in a store, restaurant, office building, hotel, shopping center, or other commercial property in Detroit can happen suddenly and cause serious injuries. Falling drywall, ceiling tiles, plaster, lighting fixtures, insulation, pipes, and other materials can hit customers and visitors with great force. Often, there are warning signs before these incidents, like… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents Caused By Cell Phone Use
When a driver looks at a cell phone, even for a few seconds, they can miss important changes in traffic, pedestrians, or signals ahead. Sending a text, checking social media, entering navigation, or making a call might seem quick, but those moments can cause rear-end crashes, intersection accidents, or serious highway collisions. In our… Read More »
Drivers Failing To Yield To Cyclists At Intersections
Cyclists have little protection if a car or truck fails to yield at an intersection. While a driver might only face vehicle damage, a cyclist can suffer broken bones, brain injuries, spinal damage, internal injuries, or lasting physical problems. These Detroit accidents often happen when a driver turns across a cyclist’s path, enters an… Read More »
Can A Pedestrian Receive Michigan No-Fault Benefits After Being Hit By A Car?
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in Detroit, the injuries can be severe and may require long-term medical care. Many people wonder who will cover these medical costs if the injured person was walking instead of driving. Michigan’s no-fault insurance system offers important benefits to pedestrians hurt in car accidents, even if… Read More »