When involved in an auto accident, it's very important to make sure you hire a knowledgeable and trustworthy attorney.  There are many incidences where victims/plaintiffs are being taken advantage of and getting less money than they should because things are overlooked either by your attorney or the court system.  Here is an example:  In a recent case, a man was being treated at Beaumont Hospital as a result of his auto accident.  He hired an attorney to assist in finding any applicable policies that may be responsible for paying medical bills, at the same time, his guardian filed a claim for his no-fault benefits with the Assigned Claims Facility.  After the claims facility investigated, they issued a check for the medical bills that was made payable to the plaintiff AND his attorney.  The attorney took a 1/3 fee even though the insurer and the medical provider reached an agreement without the assistance of the hired counsel.  Beaumont Hospital eventually appealed the award for the counsel and the decision was reversed by the courts. 

By sharing this story with you we are trying to make all victims and potential plaintiffs aware of the importance of finding the right attorney who will be fighting for YOU, not for the money.