Personal injury claims are first filed with an insurance company. If it is a first-party claim, the claim is made directly with your own insurance company. In Michigan, this is standard in personal injury cases involving auto accidents. If it is a third-party claim, the claim is made with the at-fault party’s insurance company.
If negotiations fail, and the insurance company refuses to settle for a just and fair amount, a lawsuit may be filed. In Warren, civil lawsuits with damages estimated to be $25,000 or less are filed at the City of Warren Courthouse, 37th District Court. If the damages exceed $25,000, the lawsuit is filed with the County Clerk at the Macomb County District Court.
Our personal injury attorneys thoroughly know how the personal injury claim process works. You will not have to worry about how, where, what, or when.