Despite the most thorough preparation and persistent negotiation, it is possible your claim could reach a dead end. The insurance company might stubbornly deny your claim or offer you too little compensation for the accident and you may want to consider taking your claim to small claims court or arbitration. The process for going to small claims court varies from state to state. Here is the general outline for small claims court in Michigan.

Your case must be filed in the city or county where the transaction or dispute took place, or where the person or business you are suing is located. For instance, small claims in Detroit are handled

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LANSING, Mich., Jan. 30 /PRNewswire/ — The Michigan Chamber of Commerce today released the following statement by Wendy Block, Director of Health Policy and Human Resources for the Michigan Chamber, in response to Governor Granholm’s call in her State of the State address for the Michigan Senate to make it easier for personal injury lawyers to sue drug manufacturers:

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If you have recently been injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you may find yourself in a sea of lawyers without knowing which one to choose.  After being injured, many individuals turn to lawyers for help in protecting their rights and helping to ensure they are fairly compensated for lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.  Here is a mini outline of what should happen after an accident and once you find your personal injury lawyer in Michigan. Even if you haven’t found a lawyer yet, having knowledge of the process will help you decide if you want to work a particular lawyer or not.

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