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Flint is a city located in Genesee County, Michigan, and has a population of just over 102,000 people. Flint is situated right on Interstate 75, about 50 miles to the northwest of Detroit, and is the seventh largest city in Michigan. As a busy city, Flint sees its share of accidents. In fact, each year, there are more than 30 people killed in fatal Flint car accidents. In addition to car accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, construction accidents and dog bites are also common.
If you’ve been injured in a Flint accident that was caused by another’s negligence, you have rights, and it is important you understand them. At the Neumann Law Group, our highly skilled Flint injury lawyers can represent you in your injury claim and help you get the compensation you deserve for what you and your family have been through.
Pursuing a Personal Injury Case in Flint, MI
Personal injury actions can arise in several different ways, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, premises liability, boating accidents, daycare injuries, aviation accidents, medical malpractice and more.
Most personal injury claims are rooted in the theory of negligence. Negligence is the failure to use the expected level of care a prudent person would use in a particular situation that causes injury to another. The type of harm that is caused must be foreseeable. A foreseeable consequence is one that can be expected or predicted.
Consider the following example in the context of an automobile accident. It is foreseeable that a driver weaving in and out of lanes could cause an accident. This is because weaving in and out of lanes is not driving with the level of care that is expected of a prudent driver on the road. Thus, if a driver caused an accident in this manner, that driver would be deemed negligent and would likely be financially responsible for the injuries that resulted from their negligence.
Negligence is also the underlying cause of action in most premises liability cases. Premises liability is a legal concept that typically comes into play when an individual is injured by an unsafe or defective condition on someone’s land. Landowners have a duty to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions so as not to injure those who enter the land. Michigan law recognizes three categories of visitors: invitees, licensees and trespassers. These visitors are owed differing duties by landowners depending on their classification. Put another way, the standard of care a landowner owes an individual will depend on whether that individual is an invitee, licensee or trespasser.
Proving Negligence in Michigan
It is important to note that to establish a negligence claim, the plaintiff must demonstrate the following elements:
- The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care;
- The plaintiff breached the duty of care owed to the plaintiff;
- The defendant’s breach was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries; and
- The plaintiff suffered economic or non-economic damages as a result.
All four of these elements must be shown before a plaintiff can recover damages. Once you establish liability, you will need to provide evidence as to what the appropriate amount of damages should be.
Contact a Flint Injury Lawyer to Help You Seek Compensation
If you have been hurt in an accident by someone else’s carelessness, we can help. At the Neumann Law Group, our seasoned Flint accident attorneys will enthusiastically advocate for your legal rights. We will meticulously analyze the facts of your case and come up with a legal strategy to pursue the maximum amount of compensation possible in your case. With years of experience, we know what we are doing. While a significant part of our practice is devoted to personal injury cases, we also handle criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, family law, collections, and mediation.
To learn more, and to schedule a free consultation today, give the Traverse City personal injury lawyers at the Neumann Law Group a call at 800-525-6386. You can also connect with us through our online contact form. Calling is free, and we will not bill you for our services unless and until we can connect you with the compensation you deserve.