Author Archives: Ravid & Associates, P.C.
How Do You Prove Fault In A Fatal Head-On Collision In Michigan?
A fatal head-on collision often leaves families looking for answers about what happened and who is responsible. These crashes happen quickly, and the person who died cannot share their side. This is why physical evidence, witness statements, electronic data, and a thorough investigation matter so much. While a police report can help, we know… Read More »
Can I Get A Larger Settlement If The At-Fault Driver Was Drunk?
Being injured by a drunk driver often feels fundamentally different from being hurt in an ordinary traffic accident. The driver did not simply make a momentary mistake. That person may have chosen to drive after drinking enough alcohol to impair the ability to operate a vehicle safely. When we represent someone injured by an… Read More »
Uber Driver Caused The Crash: Who Pays For Your Injuries?
Uber accidents in Detroit often raise more insurance questions than a typical Detroit car crash. If an Uber driver causes a crash, the injured person could be a passenger, another driver, a pedestrian, a bicyclist, or someone in another vehicle. The type and amount of insurance coverage can depend on what the Uber driver… Read More »
Why Are Side-Impact Car Accident Injuries So Severe?
A side-impact collision can cause devastating injuries even when the vehicles are traveling at speeds that might not seem extreme. Unlike the front and rear of a vehicle, the side of a passenger compartment provides much less space between an occupant and the point of impact. When another vehicle strikes a driver’s door or… Read More »
Who Files A Wrongful Death Claim After A Michigan Head-On Collision?
A head-on collision can change a family’s life in every way. These crashes are often severe, and when someone is killed, surviving relatives may wonder who can file a legal claim and what compensation is possible. In Michigan, not every family member can file a wrongful death lawsuit on their own. The state’s Wrongful… Read More »
Side-Impact Collision Concussion Injury Claims
A side-impact crash in Detroit can subject your head and brain to strong forces in just seconds. Unlike front-end collisions, there is often less protection between you and the impact when another car hits the side of your vehicle. Your head might hit the window, door frame, pillar, headrest, or another part of the… Read More »
How To Prove The Other Driver Ran A Red Light Causing The Accident
A red-light crash happens quickly, but figuring out what really occurred often takes careful investigation. These accidents in Detroit can cause serious injuries, since one car may be driving through the intersection at normal speed while another crosses in front of it. Afterward, drivers often disagree about which light was red and who had… Read More »
Delayed Shoulder Pain After A Car Accident
Shoulder pain does not always begin at the moment of a car accident. Some people leave the scene feeling shaken but relatively unharmed, only to wake up the next morning with stiffness, weakness, or sharp pain when lifting an arm. Other symptoms may develop gradually over several days as swelling increases and damaged tissues… Read More »
Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage In Michigan: What Happens When Coverage Isn’t Enough
What Does Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage Protect You Against After An Accident? Uninsured motorist coverage is part of your own policy and helps when you’re involved in a hit-and-run accident or if the at-fault driver has no insurance. This allows you to claim compensation for pain and suffering. Underinsured motorist coverage, on the… Read More »
Bicycle Dooring Accidents In Michigan
A bike ride can quickly become dangerous if someone opens a parked car door into a cyclist’s path. These bicycle dooring accidents often happen so suddenly that riders cannot stop or avoid the door in time. Cyclists may hit the door, get thrown from their bikes, or swerve into traffic. Injuries can range from… Read More »