Nelson Michael D Attorney At Law PLC

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"We provide aggressive and ethical representation on a contingency-free basis" (no fee unless you recover). There is no fee for your initial consultation. Attorney Michael D. Nelson has 30 years of experience in Personal Injury representation.

Mike Nelson is the former president of Nelson, Petruska, Atkinson and Hart PLC.

He specializes in not only Personal Injury cases, but also Workers' Compensation and Wrongful Death cases.

Worker's Compensation-Injuries at work can be caused by specific injuries or gradual wear and tear due to heavy or repetitive jobs. These claims are handled by a special administrative court unlike Circuit Court. Mike has been a member of this "club" for 30 years. The judges know him, as do the insurance adjusters and defense lawyers. Recent Supreme Court decisions have made this area of the law complicated. This is not the claim for the criminal or real estate attorney. It also requires good knowledge of medicine, which general practice lawyers do not have. Mike does. Many doctors up north refer clients to him, and he also handles Social Security Disability cases. This area of the law requires medical knowledge. Mike attends these hearings in Traverse City, Alpena, Flint, and Sault Ste. Marie. Often Worker's Compensation or car accident injuries involve a potential social security claim.

Injury or death can result from carelessness of another person or corporation, a dog bite, a work injury, or car accident. Someone may owe you damages. When shopping for an attorney, ask them if they represent defendants or insurance companies. Ask if they do general legal practice work. You need an attorney that only specializes in representing the injured people, which is all Mike does. Over a 30-year career, Mike has recovered over $10 million dollars in negligence and no fault benefits. His most recent jury verdict was $730,000.

No Fault (Auto Claims)
Michigan's complicated No Fault Law severely restricts recovery for pain and suffering to only the most severe auto injuries or scars. Recently the Supreme Court has limited them even further. However, all injured auto accident victims are entitled to medical and wage-loss benefits regardless of fault in the accident. The wage-loss benefit is 85% of your gross pay for up to three years from the time of the accident. Medical benefits, including Attendant Care and Replacement Services are also payable. Usually, your own car insurance has priority to pay these benefits. You have 1 year from the accident to make a claim for these losses.

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Home and Hospital Visits Also Available!

Mike Nelson is a member of the Gaylord Chamber of Commerce!