You may have a case if you were hurt because of another person’s negligence (for example, distracted driving on Fort Street or unsafe conditions at a Downriver business) or intentional harm. Michigan law allows you to recover medical bills, lost wages, replacement services, and—if your injuries meet the “serious impairment” threshold—pain and suffering. Call us for a free consultation and we’ll evaluate your specific facts under Michigan’s no-fault and third-party rules.

Under Michigan’s no-fault law, your own auto policy pays for your medical care and 85% of lost wages after a crash (regardless of fault), up to your chosen PIP limits. You can only sue the at-fault driver for “serious” injuries—such as permanent disfigurement, disability, or death—once your medical bills exceed your policy or your injuries meet statutory thresholds.

Every case is different. Simple rear-end collisions with minor injuries can settle in 4–6 months. Catastrophic injury or wrongful-death cases—especially those involving federal FMCSA or construction-zone claims—often take 12–24 months or longer, depending on medical treatment timelines, insurance investigations, and, in some instances, court scheduling.

• Seek medical care—even if you feel fine, some injuries appear later.

• Report to your insurer within 30 days to preserve PIP benefits.

• Document the scene with photos of damage, skid marks, and road signs (e.g., Jefferson Avenue intersections).

• Collect witness names—truck-traffic or delivery-van accidents often have bystanders.

• Contact us right away—we’ll help you navigate PIP paperwork, deadlines, and gather evidence before it disappears.

Yes. Michigan’s modified comparative negligence rule lets you recover as long as you’re 50% or less at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 30% responsible, a $10,000 verdict becomes $7,000. Note: if you over 50% at fault, you cannot recover non-economic damages (pain and suffering).

Insurance companies often dispute claims or delay payment, especially after motorcycle, commercial-truck, or catastrophic-injury cases. We can file a PIP benefits lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court, compel payment of medical bills, and pursue extra-contractual damages if the denial was unreasonable.

We work on a contingency-fee basis—there are no upfront legal fees. You pay only if we recover for you (through settlement or verdict). Our fee comes out of the award, so you can focus on healing while we handle the legal work.

• General personal injury: 3 years from the date of accident.

• Medical malpractice: 2 years from date of discovery (but no more than 6 years from the act).

• Wrongful death: 3 years from date of death.

  
  Missing these deadlines can bar your claim, so contact us promptly.