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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Few people realize that, after an accident, it is often possible to deal with the personal injury yourself. With basic information about how the accident claims process works, if you are organized and patience, you can handle your own injury insurance claim without a lawyer—and without being treated unfairly by the insurance company. In fact, you could actually get more compensation for your injury and a faster resolution to your claim by handling it yourself instead of hiring a lawyer (and paying her or his fees).

Which claims you might be able to take to small claims court without a lawyer? As a general rule of thumb,

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