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INJURIES AND OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS

Serious injuries can happen in a variety of situations. Broken bones, back injuries, burns, brain damage and other conditions are most commonly caused by accidents such as car and motorcycle crashes or falls, while other conditions may result from medical malpractice or defective products or devices.

Despite these different circumstances, victims share two main concerns: recovering from their injuries and receiving compensation from the individuals or companies who caused the harm.  

Regardless of how you were injured, we can help. If you were hurt because of someone else’s negligence, our experienced personal injury lawyers will fight for your rights and win what you deserve. We handle your case from start to finish so you can focus on recovering.

WHY YOU NEED MICHIGAN’S MOST EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM

Numerous studies show plaintiffs who hire personal injury attorneys win their cases twice as often and receive triple the compensation than those without legal representation. We have an extensive track record of winning large verdicts and settlements for thousands of satisfied clients.

When you hire us, you get the Bernstein No Fee Guarantee®, which means you don’t pay us a fee until we win your case. If there is no recovery, there is no fee. It’s a simple concept our clients have relied on for more than 50 years.

That’s the Bernstein Advantage®.

Don’t let the legal clock run out. Contact our experienced personal injury lawyers today by filling out the brief form below or calling 1-800-CALL-SAM for a free, no-obligation consultation with a member of our knowledgeable legal team. 

TALK TO A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER ABOUT YOUR CASE

Not every injury situation looks exactly the same. You may not see your specific injury listed, or you may not be sure whether negligence played a role. If you or a loved one has been injured because someone else failed to act responsibly, speaking with a personal injury lawyer can help you understand your options and what steps to take next.

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Personal Injury Case Types

  • Head or Brain Injury
  • Birth Injuries & Cerebral Palsy
  • Amputations
  • Broken Bones
  • Burn Injury
  • Back Injury
  • Hip Device Recall
  • Reflex Sympathetic Disorder
  • Car Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Dog Bites
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Semi Truck Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Semi Truck Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries & Cerebral Palsy
  • Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
  • Wrongful Death
  • Cancer Misdiagnosis
  • Heart Attack Misdiagnosis
  • Sexual Assault
  • Asbestos and Mesothelioma
  • Social Security Disability
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Sexual Assault
  • Job Discrimination
  • Defective Products
  • Police Brutality
  • Cruise Ship Accidents
  • Airplane Crashes
  • I Don't See My Case Type?
Head or Brain Injury

Birth Injuries & Cerebral Palsy

Amputations

Broken Bones

Burn Injury

Back Injury

Hip Device Recall

Reflex Sympathetic Disorder

Injured in a crash? Our experienced No-Fault experts know how to win what you deserve.
Car Accidents

If your fall was caused by hazardous conditions, our experienced legal team helps you get back on your feet.
Slip and Fall Accidents

If you or a loved one have experienced a dog bite or animal attack, contact Michigan's most experienced personal injury law firm to get the compensation you deserve.
Dog Bites

If you are injured in a crash, our experienced lawyers do whatever it takes to make you whole.
Motorcycle Accidents

Pedestrians have no protection in a collision with a motor vehicle. We protect your rights and win the compensation you deserve.
Pedestrian Accidents

Receive what you deserve when you choose our experienced lawyers for your commercial truck crash case.
Semi Truck Accidents

If a bicycle crash upends your life, our experienced lawyers will win the compensation you need to get rolling again.
Bicycle Accidents

Injured in a crash? Our experienced No-Fault experts know how to win what you deserve.
Car Accidents

If you are injured in a crash, our experienced lawyers do whatever it takes to make you whole.
Motorcycle Accidents

Receive what you deserve when you choose our experienced lawyers for your commercial truck crash case.
Semi Truck Accidents

If a bicycle crash upends your life, our experienced lawyers will win the compensation you need to get rolling again.
Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrians have no protection in a collision with a motor vehicle. We protect your rights and win the compensation you deserve.
Pedestrian Accidents

Our skilled attorneys navigate the choppiest legal waters to achieve the most successful results for our clients.
Boat Accidents

When someone is harmed by a preventable medical error, we help achieve justice for the victim and their family.
Medical Malpractice

A serious birth injury can shatter your family. We help you put the pieces back together.
Birth Injuries & Cerebral Palsy

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If your loved one is being mistreated, we will do everything necessary to ensure their safety and recover the compensation your family deserves.
Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

If someone you loved lost their life in an accident, contact The Sam Bernstein Law Firm to get the compensation you deserve.
Wrongful Death

Cancer misdiagnosis is one of the deadliest types of medical malpractice, but these challenging cases are no match for our experienced legal team.
Cancer Misdiagnosis

When a misdiagnosis causes death or further damage, we hold the negligent parties responsible for the harm they caused.
Heart Attack Misdiagnosis

If you or a loved one were a victim of sexual assault, contact The Sam Bernstein Law Firm to get the compensation you deserve.
Sexual Assault

We're here to fight for you and your loved ones if you've suffered serious illness or cancers such as mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos.
Asbestos and Mesothelioma

If you or a loved one has been denied social security benefits, contact The Sam Bernstein Law Firm to get the compensation you deserve.
Social Security Disability

If you are injured on the job, we help you receive the Workers’ Compensation benefits you deserve.
Workers' Compensation

The damage from a sexual assault can last a lifetime. We help survivors win compensation from those who caused such grievous harm.
Sexual Assault

Job discrimination based on age or gender is against the law. We protect victims of unlawful employers.
Job Discrimination

Our firm has the experience, knowledge and resources you need to win your product liability lawsuit.
Defective Products

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury due to police brutality, contact the Sam Bernstein Law Firm to get the compensation you deserve.
Police Brutality

If you are injured onboard or ashore, our qualified lawyers achieve optimal results in cruise-related accident cases.
Cruise Ship Accidents

Plane crashes cause devastating harm to passengers, crew members and loved ones. We help victims and families recover their losses.
Airplane Crashes

If you don't see your case type on our page but believe you have an injury case, contact us to find out how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
I Don't See My Case Type?

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“They treated us like family, we were family.”

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Our Personal Injury Case Wins

Our experience pays.

$100,000,000
$100M Dog Bite

Our Dog Bite lawyers earned our client a settlement after an attack causing amputation and functional loss of limbs, loss of left ear, and over 20 surgeries.

$10,000,000
$10M Pedestrian Accident

Our client was struck and run over in a crosswalk when a driver ran a red light coming off a freeway ramp, causing catastrophic injuries that required multiple surgeries.

$6,750,000
$6.75M Birth Trauma

A baby suffered a brain injury after medical providers failed to deliver the child in a timely manner.

$6,600,000
$6.6M Car Accident

A self-employed mother of two suffered severe ankle, wrist, and back injuries when another driver crossed the center line and caused a head-on collision.

$3,750,000
$3.75M Motorcycle Accident

Our client suffered broken hips, a shattered femur, and a stroke after a utility truck ran a red light and struck his motorcycle in a T-bone crash.

$3,495,000
$3.495M Bus Accident

Our client suffered extensive injuries after being hit by a bus. We made sure she received all the benefits she was entitled to under Michigan No-Fault law.

$3,250,000
$3.25M Medical Malpractice

A patient undergoing cancer surgery died from severe blood loss during the procedure while under the care of an unqualified doctor.

$3,000,000
$3M Semi-Truck Accident

A truck driver struck our client's vehicle, causing injuries that included multiple fractures. As a result, he required several surgeries in addition to rehabilitative therapy.

$2,200,000
$2.2M Burn Accident

Our client was severely burned as the result of an explosion. It was determined that the explosion was caused by the gas station's failure to properly maintain the fuel line.

$1,000,000
$1M Bicycle Accident

Our client was hit by a careless truck driver while riding a bicycle, resulting in severe injuries.

$1,000,000
$1M Drunk Driver Accident

A drunk driver struck a police car, pinning our client between the two vehicles. The collision crushed our client's leg, necessitating multiple surgeries involving muscle and skin grafts.

$1,000,000
$1M Nursing Home Neglect

Our client, who was permanently disabled and living in an adult foster care home, died due to negligent care by facility staff.

$975,000
$975k Slip & Fall

Our client, a woman in her golden years, slipped and fell at her apartment complex due to negligent snow removal, suffering brain bleeding and life-altering injuries.

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