Detroit Attorney Robert Sickels

Attorney's Profile

COLLEGE:
Michigan State University
LAW SCHOOL:
Wayne State University Law School
ATTORNEY SINCE:
1978
STATES ADMITTED:
Michigan, Pennsylvania
PRACTICE AREAS:
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability

For more than 25 years, Mr. Sickels has been tremendously successful in handling complex personal injury matters, primarily in the areas of medical negligence and products liability. He has developed particular expertise in cases involving injuries to baby and mother during birth, brain damage during medical procedures, death or catastrophic injury due to other forms of medical negligence, defective products and defective premises. Due to superb pre-trial preparation, Mr. Sickels had engineered numerous settlements and jury verdicts that have provided many millions of dollars in compensation for his clients. He is currently a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, P.C. and the Chairperson of the Personal Injury Department. In addition, he is a member of the Executive Board of Directors of the Michigan Association for Justice.

Attorney's Videos

Are punitive damages available in Michigan wrongful death cases?
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Are there limits on damages in Michigan wrongful death cases?
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Are there special rules in Michigan medical cases where wrongful death is claimed?
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Are there time limits to sue for injuries in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Are witnesses important in Michigan wrongful death cases?
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Can a Michigan judgment obtained as a result of a wrongful death be discharged in bankruptcy?
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Can a minor file a Michigan wrongful death claim?
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Can any attorney handle a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Can I bring a Michigan wrongful death action based on the death of a child or an elderly person?
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Can I bring a Michigan wrongful death action if the deceased never held a job?
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Can I file a Michigan wrongful death claim any time after the death of my loved one?
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Can someone sue for the pain and suffering of a decedent in Michigan?
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Do I have to follow special rules if I want to sue the government for wrongful death?
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Do I have to pay the other side's costs or fees if I lose my wrongful death case?
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Does the family immunity doctrine prevent one family member from suing another in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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How are future damages calculated in a wrongful death case in Michigan?
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How can I deal with immediate bills?
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How difficult will it be to win my Michigan wrongful death case?
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How is a Michigan wrongful death claim different from a survival action?
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How is it decided in Michigan what a person's future earnings would have been?
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How is the amount of damages determined in Michigan?
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How long will it take to settle my Michigan wrongful death case?
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Must a settlement in a wrongful death case be shared with all relatives?
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Should I accept a settlement offer in my Michigan wrongful death case?
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What are the potential pitfalls of my Michigan wrongful death case?
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What can I do if the person who caused the death is uninsured?
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What do I need to bring to the initial consultation with my attorney in my Michigan wrongful death case?
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What do I need to prove to win my Michigan wrongful death case?
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What happens if survivors who are suing for wrongful death die before the Michigan lawsuit is completed?
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What if an unborn child dies?
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What if the wrongful death happened at work? Is there someone who can be sued?
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What is a Michigan wrongful death claim?
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What is the difference between murder and wrongful death?
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What is the difference between wrongful death and medical malpractice?
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What should I do if an insurance company approached me about my injuries?
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What should I do if an insurance company approached me about the death of a loved one?
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What type of evidence will I need to prove my Michigan wrongful death case?
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What will the defendant argue against me in my Michigan wrongful death case?
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When is a death considered wrongful in Michigan?
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Who can be sued in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Who can sue in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Who cannot be sued in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Who cannot sue in a Michigan wrongful death case?
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Will I have to testify in court for my Michigan wrongful death case?
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Will I need expert witnesses for my Michigan wrongful death case?
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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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