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OVER 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - The Michigan auto accident attorneys at Allan W. Ben P.C. have handled hundreds of auto accident cases in Michigan, and we can put that experience to work for you to help you recover fair compensation for your injuries.  To contact our personal injury law firm, please call 1-866-540-0677.

Q: If I'm in an auto accident who should I talk to?

Allan W. Ben, PC: You should contact the police immediately. They will make an accident report, immediately investigate the accident including taking witness statements, examining the other driver for drug or alcohol abuse, and may even obtain an admission of liability from the other driver. If it is safe to do so, you should contact a Michigan auto accident attorney; our firm can help ensure that the evidence is preserved in your case.

Q: Should I talk to my insurance agent?

Allan W. Ben, PC: Most automobile insurance companies require policyholders to promptly report any accidents they are involved in as a condition of coverage. Your insurance company will ask you for basic information regarding the accident. If you are asked to make a recorded statement, we suggest that you contact our law firm immediately so that we can advise you before you provide any information to your insurance company.

Q: Should I talk to the other person's insurance agent?

Allan W. Ben, PC: No. You should never give a statement to the other driver's insurance company unless and until your attorney says you can. That company is not on your side no matter how nice the person you are talking to seems

Q: When should I seek medical care?

Allan W. Ben, PC: You should seek medical attention promptly. People will often find that rather than feeling better 12- 24 hours after an accident, they feel much worse. Waiting to get treatment or trying to "tough it out" will only hurt your chances of making a full medical recovery. When you see the doctor, you should be sure to explain exactly what your injuries are. Do not try to minimize your injuries or symptoms.

Q: How long should I continue to seek medical care?

Allan W. Ben, PC: You should continue to seek medical care for as long as you are advised to by a competent medical professional. You should follow your medical providers' instructions exactly. If you fail to follow your medical providers' instructions or miss medical appointments, it will slow your recovery and hinder your ability to successfully recover compensation in court.

Q: Who will pay my medical bills?

Allan W. Ben, PC: If you have medical insurance, the policy will likely cover your injuries. You may also be covered through the portions of your motor vehicle insurance.

Q: Does insurance cover any time I've lost from work?

Allan W. Ben, PC: PIP coverage under your motor vehicle policy may cover your lost time from work. Your lost time from work may be part of your damages if a third party caused your injuries. You will need to keep detailed records of the time and wages lost. Our Michigan auto accident attorneys will work to ensure that you are compensated for any lost time and wages.

Q: I can't do the things around the house that I used to do. What do I do now?

Allan W. Ben, PC: If you have PIP coverage on your motor vehicle insurance, it may provide some coverage of these expenses. Regardless of whether you have such coverage, you should keep a detailed record of the things you are unable to do and any expenses you have incurred as a result of having to hire others to do those tasks for you. Our Michigan personal injury law firm will seek compensation for those expenses related to your disability.