What does McCormick v. Carrier mean for injured Detroit car accident victims?
A. Under McCormick v. Carrier, people who seek compensation for injuries and pain and suffering have a better chance at a fair recovery. McCormick says a person can qualify for pain and suffering damages if his or her normal life is affected – not completely altered by a car accident as the previous law required. Now, for Detroit residents who have suffered very real injuries from car accidents and have been told they had “no case” by personal injury attorneys, there will be a second chance to recover compensation. This includes injuries that did not require long periods of time off of work or years of medical treatment. Q. I think I may have a car accident case, but I\’m unsure because of the law change. What should I do? A. If you\’ve been told that you have “no case” by a Michigan auto accident attorney after being injured in any type of motor vehicle accident within the last three years, your important legal rights have now been restored. Keep in mind, there is a three-year statute
