Steven M. Gursten

We lost our only son in a car accident. Steve Gursten from Michigan Auto Law represented us. Its difficult to think about where to begin, he did so much. We could reach him anytime. I would get calls returned from him on his personal time. The communication meant the world to us, as this was the most difficult time in our lives and he made sure we understood what to expect to happen with the case. We were always informed on everything. We never felt like we could ask him a dumb question. Steve was both kind and understanding. You could just tell that he really wanted to help us, and that he really felt compassion for us going through our situation. We weren't just another client to Steve. We also felt 100% confident in his legal abilities. If we were to go to trial, we knew Steve was going to chew up the defense. He was dotting his i's and crossing his t's because no matter what came up, he was handling the situation by holding the driver who caused the car accident accountable. Steve is willing to do the best he can for you. He came into our lives because of an immense tragedy. But he was able to help us through it as much as he could from the legal perspective - and caring for us. He's a very sincere individual and all of the other attorneys that helped us on the case in the firm are the same way - just as compassionate. If you go with Michigan Auto Law, you are making a very good choice.

I was in quite a bit of pain after my motorcycle accident and I thought there's got to be more to this than a bandage. I discovered Michigan Auto Law in a newspaper article that quoted the head attorney Steve Gursten, who was talking about No Fault reform and his stance on victims' rights. I liked that he knew what he was talking about and wasn't afraid to share it with the media. When I reached out to the firm, I was pleased. Everything was handled professionally. But more than anything is the way my case was handled. I was represented at first by attorney Jeff Bussell. He thoroughly explained what he was doing right off the bat and got my motorcycle case started. My litigation attorney was Kevin Seiferheld. I thought he was very knowledgeable and confident. The insurance company was being obstinate and Kevin, by virtue of his experience and knowledge, was able to obtain a better settlement for me. Kevin also always returned my calls and was available when I had questions. I would recommend this firm. I'm confident Michigan Auto Law handled my motorcycle case better than any other firm could have.

My husband was killed in an automobile accident involving a gravel hauler truck on the freeway. The left front steer tire of the gravel hauler blew on I-75 near the Rouge River bridge, and the truck hit my husband's car, trapping him between the retaining wall and the gravel hauler. It became apparent that I needed to seek out an attorney. After interviewing four different lawyers, Steven Gursten of Michigan Auto Law stood out amongst them as the guy to go to for several reasons. There was a genuine nature about Steve. He was exceptionally easy to talk with and an incredible listener. Of course his knowledge and the know how to get the job done was apparent. He treated me with a real sense of kindness as an individual and not a potential case. Steve settled my husband's case out of court so I didn't have to go through a trial. Throughout the whole process, Steve went above and beyond my expectations in terms of his hard work to uncover the truths of the matter and all of the things the trucking company did that were unsafe and contributed to the accident. Steve treated me with a lot of respect. He responded to my questions and phone calls very promptly. I never felt like he was in a hurry to get me off the phone. He listened to everything I had to say all the time. In terms of when I had to give my deposition, he prepared me and was next to me every step of the way. That was also the case when I had to go to court before the judge for the settlement. It made me feel very safe. Steve gave me confidence and the strength to get up there and do what I had to do. He did so much research and he explored every possible avenue to get me the best settlement possible. He worked very hard for me. Along the way, he kept me informed of the status of everything. I would say if anybody is involved in an automobile accident involving trucks or other commercial vehicles, to not hesitate to contact Steve. You will not be let down. If you've done your homework and investigated attorneys, Steve is the obvious right choice. I walked out of his office knowing it was a no-brainer decision to go with him. It was the right thing to do for my family, in the wake of such a terrible accident and traumatic time in our lives. I felt it in my heart, and I was right. Another thing I would like to note is that even after the case was closed, Steve is still here for me with advice and all the time I need.

My husband was in a car accident and he was smashed pretty bad in a head on collision. He spent months in the hospital. We didn't need just any lawyer. We needed attorneys who specialized in catastrophic auto lawsuits. So we did some research and we found out that Michigan Auto Law was the best at handling catastrophic auto cases. In our case, the insurance company never made a real offer, so we had to go to trial. Steven Gursten and Tom James were our trial lawyers. They explained things very well to us. They didn't want the insurance company taking advantage of us so they fought for us in trial. They were very personal. They made a lot of calls and explained each step along the way very well: what our options were, where we were at in the trial... they kept us abreast of everything. Even though we were in a different city, it still felt like we had a local attorney, because they made house calls due to my husband's disability from the crash. We felt like Steve and Tom were our friends because they were so kind and made us such a huge priority. We are very happy with the trial results they were able to get for us in a timely fashion. The great trial results have given closure in my husband's healing process. I'd also like to give thanks to their paralegal Laurie Chase. She helped us on a daily basis. She was calming and just awesome. I can't say enough about Michigan Auto Law and the professionalism of this law firm.

I had called a lot of attorneys after the accident. I didn't get that great of a response. When I reached Michigan Auto Law, I felt defeated and I was sick from my car accident injuries. That was the beginning for me, because I had no idea what was going on, what a closed head injury was or anything. If it weren't for them taking the initiative to help me, I would have been in big trouble. In the beginning, I dealt with Larry Gursten. What I liked was he was thorough and told me things exactly how they were, but he was compassionate. He cared more than just about me. He was concerned about how I was going to be able to take care of my very small children, their well being. I felt like Larry went above and beyond. I talked to him many times, even on Saturdays, times you wouldn't think an attorney would be available. He always took the time to call me back. Then when I talked to Steve Gursten, he was very much like his father, compassionate. He knew the law like the back of his hand and he was going to do everything possible to make sure I was protected. I see the things that people at therapy go through because they didn't have proper counsel in the beginning. I'm so glad that I found Michigan Auto Law, and Steve and Larry Gursten to help me provide for my family after I was injured. Also, I don't know what I would have done without their paralegal Lori Chase. There was not one time that she did not return my call. She's knowledgeable and supportive. She always pointed me in the right direction and was willing to listen to me. I cried many of days and she was there. I can never say enough good things about this firm.