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Michigan Auto Accident Vehicle Damage Claims

The staff of Michael Morse P.C. is always available to answer your Michigan car accident questions or clarify any of the answers provided below. Please contact us should you need further assistance.

How can I get my insurance company to pay the fair amount to repair or replace my vehicle?

The vast majority of insurance policies state that any dispute concerning the amount of payment must be resolved by arbitration. The procedures for doing so are outlined in the actual insurance policy.

To win arbitration or to avoid it, you must research the actual facts you intend on presenting. To simply state "my vehicle is worth $15,000 because that's what I paid for it" would not hold merit. You must obtain and present written estimates for the current value of the vehicle and estimates of the damage caused to it from the auto or motorcycle accident.

Get the estimates from several sources that support your position. If you can provide your insurance company with this information it is possible to receive a higher settlement without arbitration. Remember, it costs the insurance company money to arbitrate the claim. Everything is negotiable.

Another important note: In Michigan, the mini-tort rule states that the most you can recover from the person at fault for damage done to your vehicle is $500.

Have more questions? Call our experienced staff of Michigan car accident lawyers and ask them for free by dialing 1.855.MIKE.WINS or e-mail us. Remember, NO FEES are charged until we settle your Michigan car accident case.

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