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This is Why You Should Choose Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C. in Warren, Serving Warren, Madison Heights, Sterling Heights, Detroit, Roseville and Surrounding Michigan Areas

STRONG LEGAL ABILITIES IN A
VARIETY OF PRACTICE AREAS

When you need guidance and passionate representation for your legal situation, get in touch with Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C.

For over 30 years, residents have trusted Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C. with their auto accident, personal injury, workers comp and social security disability cases.

Whether you need to negotiate terms with another party or help fighting for your rights in the courtroom, you will find help at Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C. Schedule your free consultation with Douglas Dovitz in Warren, MI.

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Why Should You Hire a Macomb County Personal Injury Attorney?

If you have been wrongly injured in an accident, Douglas Dovitz can help.

Personal injuries often result in costly medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other costs. When this happens, you might be entitled to compensation and damages. But in the days, weeks, and months following an accident, you are often focused on your recovery and healing – not on fighting a lengthy and intense legal battle. When you are recovering from your injuries, you should not have to handle the insurance company alone.

Douglas Dovitz is a personal injury attorney in Macomb County who offers experienced legal counsel and advice. He has helped hundreds of clients secure judgments and receive compensation for their injuries. He knows that nobody dealing with injuries should also be forced to negotiate with insurance companies and manage the administrative tasks that come with a personal injury.

If you have a personal injury claim, Douglas can help you understand your options.

It is no secret that choosing a personal injury attorney can be difficult, especially when you are focused primarily on your health and healing. People too often rush into their decision about a lawyer and soon learn that they have made a mistake – one that can be costly. The following questions can help you make a smart choice about an attorney after an accident:

  • Does the attorney have experience with your specific type of case?
  • Will the attorney prepare your case for trial, as opposed to just accepting a quick cash settlement?
  • Were you offered the option of meeting with an attorney at your home or in the hospital when you first reached out for a consultation?
  • Will the attorney with whom you met be the main point of contact on your case or are you working with a paralegal or other team member?
  • Is your attorney discussing your case with the insurance company?
  • Have you felt pressured to accept a settlement to avoid going to court?

A personal injury lawyer has dealt with numerous accident and legal cases. These cases are often overwhelming and confusing to someone without a legal education or experience. Working with an experienced personal injury attorney in Macomb County will ensure that your rights are protected and that you will receive the compensation you deserve.

Douglas can help you:

  • Negotiate with insurance companies
  • Manage medical bills
  • Recover lost wages
  • Receive compensation for the injuries you may have sustained
  • Evaluate property damage costs
  • Determine negligence
  • Receive compensation for pain and suffering

Nobody asks to be injured in an accident, but when it happens, it is important to take your choice of lawyer seriously. You should never settle and never assume you need to go it alone. The right personal injury attorney in Macomb County will help you navigate the complexities of the personal injury legal system and ensure that you are not victimized a second time.

If you would like to learn more or you want to discuss your personal injury case with an experienced attorney, contact Douglas Dovitz to schedule a consultation.

STRONG LEGAL ABILITIES IN A VARIETY
OF PRACTICE AREAS

When you need guidance and passionate representation for your legal situation, get in touch with Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C.

For over 30 years, residents of Warren, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Roseville and surrounding Michigan areas have trusted Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C. with their auto accident, personal injury, workers comp and social security disability cases.

Whether you need to negotiate terms with another party or help fighting for your rights in the courtroom, you'll find help at Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C.

Schedule your free consultation with Doug in Warren, MI, today.

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CLIENTS' NEEDS

When you call Douglas S. Dovitz, P.C., you'll get Mr. Dovitz himself. No bouncing around from attorney to attorney. No chain of calls from other office workers.

When you dial 586-773-0911, Mr. Dovitz will be on
the other end of your call.

Douglas S. Dovitz is dedicated to communicating with his clients whenever they need him. Your own personal and devoted lawyer is just a phone call away.

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in Warren, MI, today.

Frequently Asked Questions ?

I was hurt at work. What are my rights?

A In Michigan, you have to be off work one week before you can get wage loss benefits if you cannot work or the employer cannot accommodate your work restrictions. This would start on the eight day post-injury. If you are off work more than two weeks, you get wage loss going back to day one.

I was hurt while working, in a motor vehicle accident. What are my rights?

A Workers' compensation is primary for wage loss and medical benefits, but you can also file a No-Fault claim and possibly also sue the at-fault driver. No-Fault pays 85% of wage loss, which is more than the 80% of take-home that workers' comp pays, so after comp pays, you may well have "differential" benefits owing from No-Fault to take you up to 85%, beyond what comp pays.

Someone or something other than my employer caused me to injure myself while I was working. What are my rights?

A In Michigan, you can get workers' compensation and file a lawsuit against "third parties" whose negligence caused your injury, but out of your negligence case recovery, you will have to reimburse the workers' compensation insurance company for about 2/3 of what they paid you in comp benefits.

I don't think I can work any more. What can I do?

AYou should apply for Social Security Disability, which you can do online or by going to your local Social Security office. You really don't need an attorney yet, but you should be prepared to provide the name of every place you have had treatment for the condition(s) you believe prevent you from working. Social Security grants benefits, generally, if you are incapable of working any type of job full-time, not just the job you were last working.

If you are denied by the local office, which about 80% of applicants will be, you need to file a request for an appeal, to have a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. This is when you should contact me, since you have 60 days from getting the denial letter to request the Judge hearing. I will help you with the paperwork to file your appeal and obtain other medical information to hopefully help you win your case. But your hearing will likely not be for around a year from when you ask for the hearing.

If you don't have enough work earning credits and aren't eligible for Social Security Disability, you may still qualify for SSI- Supplemental Social Security, if you have limited assets and qualify medically.

I had a car accident. What rights do I have?

A In Michigan, being a No-Fault state, you go to your No-Fault carrier to file an Application for No-Fault benefits, which can include wage-loss, medical benefits including if needed nursing care, and household replacement services if needed. You can sue the at-fault driver if you can show you have a 'serious impairment of body function". I will also review whether the at-fault driver is insured, since if he or she isn't, or carries less coverage than you have if you have underinsured insurance coverage (UIM) then you can make a claim against your own insurance company for UIM or uninsured motorist benefits (UM benefits). MAKE SURE IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT TO BUY A LOT OF UM/UIM COVERAGE- IT'S NOT VERY EXPENSIVE BUT CAN PAY OFF BIG TIME IF YOU HAVE A SERIOUS INJURY IN YOUR ACCIDENT.

My business treats people who have been injured.

A The insurance companies don't pay me when I send in my bills. What to do? (If the injury was at work, you have to file a "Form B" with the State Workers' Compensation Agency, like what an injured employee would, and your case is decided there. However, there is a fee schedule determining the amount the insurance company has to pay if they agree or are ordered to pay. If the injury was due to a motor vehicle accident, I can file a lawsuit suit, or join the patient's suit, to assert your right to payment. TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS, I MAKE SURE THE LAWSUIT IS FILED WITHIN A YEAR OF THE OLDEST DATE OF UNPAID SERVICE. ONLY FILING SUIT PROTECTS YOU!

I think I have a good case but it's not one of the areas you list on your website. Can you help me?

A I can refer you to an attorney who has expertise in the type of case you appear to have. I have been in practice since 1980, but there are too many areas of the law for me, or anyone, to be expert in everything. I would refer you to an attorney who would better help you.

Contact Douglas S. Dovitz

    DOUGLAS S. DOVITZ, P.C.
    3280 E. 13 Mile Road
    Warren, MI 48092

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    CALL US: 586-773-0911

    Counties: Wayne, Oakland and Macomb

    Cities: Warren, Madison Heights, Sterling Heights, Detroit, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Harper Woods, Clinton Township, Mt. Clemens, Macomb Township, Hazel Park, all the Grosse Pointes (GP Park, GP Shores, GP Farms, Grosse Pointe), Hamtramck, Center Line