Detroit Attorney Matthew Curtis

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
University of Michigan
LAW SCHOOL:
Detroit College of Law
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1985
STATES ADMITTED:
Michigan
PRACTICE AREAS:
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Auto Negligence

Mr. Curtis is a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, P.C., one of Michigan's premier law firms. For the past 23 years, Mr. Curtis has been tremendously successful in handling complex personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He was the recipient of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association Award, which was based upon his successful representation of three families who filed federal tort claims against the National Institute of Health. He represents clients in multiple counties throughout the State of Michigan, and has litigated cases in states throughout the country including Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Minnesota, Georgia, and Maryland. He specializes in birth trauma litigation, delay in diagnosing medical conditions, and wrongful death/catastrophic injury cases. He has successfully resolved hundreds of medical negligence cases and has been responsible for numerous settlements in excess of $1,000,000.

Attorney's Videos

Are punitive damages available in Michigan brain injury cases?
Brain Injury Law

Are there limits on damages in Michigan brain injury cases?
Brain Injury Law

Are there time limits to sue for injuries in a Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

Are witnesses important in Michigan brain injury cases?
Brain Injury Law

Can a brain injury occur if a victim does not lose consciousness?
Brain Injury Law

Can any attorney handle a Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

Can I file a brain injury lawsuit on behalf of a loved one?
Brain Injury Law

Can the severity of a brain injury be measured?
Brain Injury Law

How difficult will it be to win my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

How do I begin the brain injury litigation process in a Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

How do I learn if the attorney I want to hire has specific experience in brain injury lawsuits?
Brain Injury Law

How important is it to have an attorney that specializes in brain injuries?
Brain Injury Law

How long will it take to settle my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

How soon do I need to file a lawsuit in a Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

I did not feel pain at the scene and refused medical treatment. Now, a few days later, I am in pain. What should I do?
Brain Injury Law

If an MRI was done of my brain after my injury, and it was normal, does that mean that I did not suffer a concussion?
Brain Injury Law

If I suffered a traumatic brain injury, should my family or I contact an attorney as soon as possible?
Brain Injury Law

Is it necessary to strike one's head to cause a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Brain Injury Law

Should a TBI victim return to work as soon as he's able, if his Michigan lawsuit is ongoing? Will that hurt his case?
Brain Injury Law

Should I accept a settlement offer in my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

What are compensatory damages?
Brain Injury Law

What are my options if the Michigan brain injury verdict is not in my favor?
Brain Injury Law

What are some common causes of brain injury?
Brain Injury Law

What are the common indicators and symptoms of traumatic brain injury?
Brain Injury Law

What are the main causes of traumatic brain injuries?
Brain Injury Law

What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

What do I need to prove to win my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

What does assumption of risk mean?
Brain Injury Law

What if I was injured at work?
Brain Injury Law

What if my injury was partly my fault?
Brain Injury Law

What is a traumatic brain injury?
Brain Injury Law

What should I do first in a Michigan brain injury lawsuit?
Brain Injury Law

What type of evidence will I need to prove my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

What types of doctors are the most important in analyzing and treating brain injuries?
Brain Injury Law

What will the defendant argue against me in my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

Who can be sued in a Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

Why do insurance adjusters direct their claimants to not talk to an attorney until they have made a settlement offer?
Brain Injury Law

Why do insurance adjusters direct their claimants to not talk to an attorney?
Brain Injury Law

Why is it that a brain injury may not be first diagnosed until long after the accident?
Brain Injury Law

Will I have to testify in court for my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

Will I need expert witnesses for my Michigan brain injury case?
Brain Injury Law

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Law Firm Info

Sommers Schwartz, PC
http://www.sommerspc.com

2000 Town Center, Suite 900
Southfield, Michigan 48075

(855) 278-1303

About Our Firm

Respect in the legal field is not easily achieved. Through hard work, exceptional talent and a dedication to excellence, Sommers Schwartz has become one of the most well-respected and well-known Personal Injury and Employment firms in Michigan. A stellar reputation and long history of success has its benefits: we are regarded in the courtrooms throughout the state of Michigan as formidable foes in any contested Personal Injury matter.

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