Fargo, MI Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

The City is not a guarantor of the safety of your property so you have no claim against the City. You indicate that your car "got shot at" by a drive by. If the car was hit and damaged, that does not change the law in your favor. Think of it this simple way: What exactly did the City do that caused your car to be shot at?

The suit is against the property owner, but you should be concerned that no appearance has been made by the insurance company. They may not know about the suit and that may create an opportunity for them to deny coverage. Call your lawyer and demand an explanation of the status of your case.

Worker's comp covers medical expenses and time out of work. You cannot sue your employer for negligence and damages for "pain and suffering" is not available. If you have a permanent injury, you may be able to get a "schedule award" which is based on a formula depending on the extent of your disability and your rate of pay, offset by payments that you have already received. Of course, you will need a doctor to certify that you are disabled and that your disability is due to the injury that you received on the job. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. Depending on your situation, you may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of. There may be another possibility, if there some party other than your employer who caused the accident, such as the manufacturer of the malfunctioning machine or repair service.