Royal Oak Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Royal Oak

LegalGenius represents injured clients across Royal Oak in a wide range of cases. Each type of claim comes with its own challenges, but they all require fast action, strong evidence, and a legal team that knows how to hold the right parties accountable. We investigate what happened, determine who is responsible, and build a claim that reflects the full impact of your injury.

Why Hire LegalGenius for your Royal Oak Personal Injury Case?

After an accident, you might not know where to turn. Should you contact your insurance company, file a claim with the other party, or wait and see how your recovery goes? These decisions affect the outcome of your case, and it’s easy to make a mistake early on. At LegalGenius, we’ve helped people across Oakland County deal with the aftermath of preventable injuries like yours. 

• We Keep You Updated: From the start of your case through settlement or trial, we’ll explain your options, help you understand what’s happening, and answer your questions clearly. If you call or message our office, you’ll get a response within a reasonable time. You won’t have to chase down updates or wonder if your case is moving forward.
• No Fees Unless We Win: Our personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis. That means you don’t pay anything out of pocket to get started. We advance the costs needed to investigate your case, work with medical experts, and file the necessary paperwork. If we recover money for you, our fee comes out of that amount. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us anything. 
• Proven Track Record: LegalGenius attorneys have resolved hundreds of injury cases throughout Oakland County. We’ve handled everything from rear-end collisions and slip-and-falls to wrongful death claims and construction site injuries. We know how insurance adjusters try to limit payouts and what strategies they use to delay or deny valid claims. Our experience lets us anticipate those moves and respond in ways that protect your claim and maximize your recovery.
• Case Strategy Built for You: No two injury situations are the same, and we don’t treat them that way. We review how the accident happened, what medical care you’ve received, and how your injury has affected your ability to work, care for your family, and manage your daily life. If you need future treatment, we include those projected costs in your demand. Everything we do is built around getting you what you need – not just for today, but for the months and years ahead.

If your injuries make travel difficult, we’ll make accommodations. We can meet you at your home, in a hospital room, or at another location that’s easier for you. We also offer phone and video consultations if that’s more convenient. Our job is to make legal representation accessible while you recover.

How a Royal Oak Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You

After an accident, it can be hard to know what to do first. You may be dealing with chronic pain from your injuries and pressure from insurance companies to settle fast, and usually for less than what you need. At LegalGenius, we act quickly to protect your claim. Once we’re involved, you don’t have to deal with insurance representatives, gather paperwork, or figure out what deadlines apply – we handle those issues for you.

• We Gather Evidence Right Away: A strong claim starts with solid proof. We visit the scene of the accident, photograph visible damage, and speak with any available witnesses. If nearby businesses or homes have surveillance footage, we request copies before they’re deleted. In premises liability or construction cases, we secure records like maintenance logs, safety reports, or job site records that may later disappear. This early work builds the foundation for your case and helps avoid disputes over what happened.
• We Handle All Communication With Insurers: Insurance companies know how to protect themselves. They may ask questions meant to shift blame or suggest that your injuries aren’t as serious as you claim. We take over communication immediately and deal with the adjusters on your behalf. This keeps your statements from being used against you and prevents delays caused by missed paperwork or incomplete documentation.
• We Work With Doctors Who Take Injury Cases: It’s not enough to simply see a doctor. Injury claims require detailed records that show how you were hurt, what treatment you’ve received, and what kind of recovery you can expect. We help connect you with medical providers who understand how to document trauma in a way that supports your claim. If your case goes to trial, we bring in medical experts who can explain your injury in clear, factual terms to a judge or jury.
• We Identify All Available Compensation: You may be entitled to more than just your initial medical bills. We assess how the injury has affected your ability to work, what future care you may need, and how your daily life has changed. That includes ongoing therapy, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and other losses that aren’t listed on a receipt. We calculate the full value of your claim to ensure no category of loss is overlooked.
• We Prepare Every Case As If It’s Going to Trial: Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but the best results come from being ready to go to court if needed. We prepare your case thoroughly, gather compelling documentation, and stay one step ahead of the defense. If trial becomes necessary, we’re ready to present your case clearly and convincingly in an Oakland County courtroom.

Working with LegalGenius means you don’t have to manage deadlines, argue with insurance companies, or track down records on your own. Our team handles the heavy lifting so you can rest and heal, knowing your case is in capable hands.

Compensation in a Royal Oak Personal Injury Claim

An injury can affect nearly every part of your daily life. You might be unable to return to work, manage household responsibilities, or enjoy the activities you once did. At the same time, bills may start to arrive before you’ve even had a chance to recover. If your injury was caused by someone else’s actions, Michigan law gives you the right to pursue payment for what you’ve lost. 

• Economic Damages: These losses reflect the direct costs tied to your injury. That includes ambulance fees, hospital stays, physical therapy, medication, and follow-up care. If your ability to work has been affected, we will account for your missed paychecks, reduced work hours, or long-term earnings loss. Other reimbursable costs may include transportation to appointments, damage to your car, or in-home assistance while you recover.
• Non-Economic Damages: Pain, emotional strain, and loss of enjoyment don’t show up on a bill, but they affect your life just as much. These damages account for how the injury has changed your ability to sleep, move freely, interact with others, or enjoy personal time. When we present this part of your claim, we draw from medical reports, statements from those close to you, and your own account of how daily life has been disrupted.
• Punitive Damages: These damages are awarded when the person responsible acted with extreme disregard for safety. That can include cases involving drunk driving, intentional harm, or behavior that puts others in serious danger. Although not available in every claim, we evaluate the facts to see if they apply and will pursue them when the law allows.

Before we send a demand to the insurance company, we review the numbers with you in full. You’ll know what’s being requested and why. Our goal is to make sure your settlement or verdict reflects the full impact of the injury, not just today, but in the months or years ahead.

What if I Am Partly Responsible for My Accident?

In some cases, both parties share some blame for an accident. You may have been rear-ended while stopping suddenly, slipped on a wet floor while distracted, or crossed a street outside the crosswalk before being hit. If you played a role in what happened, that doesn’t automatically prevent you from receiving compensation. Michigan follows a modified comparative fault system, which allows injured people to recover damages as long as they weren’t mostly at fault.

If you’re found to be less than 51% responsible, you can still recover payment, but your award will be reduced based on your share of fault. For example, if a jury finds that you were 30% responsible and your total damages were $100,000, the amount you receive would be reduced to $70,000. However, if you’re found to be 51% or more at fault, you won’t be allowed to collect anything.

Insurance companies often try to shift the blame to reduce their payout. At LegalGenius, we gather evidence early and respond to claims of shared fault with strong documentation. That may include photos from the scene, witness interviews, maintenance records, or footage from nearby cameras. We also work with professionals who can explain how the incident happened and why the greater responsibility lies with the other party.