Someone Was Killed As A Result Of The Accident
If someone lost their life as the result of an auto accident, no-fault insurance and the limits it places on lawsuits no longer applies. When someone is killed due to an auto accident, the family of the …show more content…
For example, if someone lost one of their limbs due to an accident, that would be a serious impairment. Or if someone suffered nerve damage to their hand due to an accident, that would be a serious impairment.
Basically, any impairment that prevents them from living their life as they had before and will affect them for the long-term.
Someone Suffers Serious Disfigurement As A Result Of The Accident
Finally, the third instance where one can disregard the no-fault limit on personal lawsuits is when someone was seriously disfigured due to an accident.
Some instances of disfigurement could fall into the above category of serious impairment as well. For example, if someone lost their limb, that could be an impairment as well as a disfigurement. Many conditions may fall under both category.
If you believe that your situation falls under any of the three categories listed above, you need to speak to a Michigan car accident attorney and see what your legal options are to pursue compensation beyond the coverage provided through your no-fault