MI · Great Lakes State
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Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Lansing residents can request a quote on The Lawyer Directory for criminal, family, employment, injury, or other Michigan legal matters.
Michigan's no-fault auto law is distinctive and has undergone recent amendments. The Lawyer Directory is not your lawyer.
Legal snapshot
How Michigan cases are often discussed
General information about how legal matters are often discussed in Michigan. This is not legal advice, and rules change.
Fault rule
Modified comparative fault
Michigan remains a no-fault auto state, with PIP medical benefits and a serious-impairment threshold for many third-party claims.
Typical filing window
Depends on the benefit or lawsuit; do not assume one date
Ranges vary by claim type. Confirm the date that applies to you with a participating attorney.
Auto system
No-fault (PIP)
No-fault states often start with PIP benefits. At-fault states usually look first at who caused the wreck.
Where cases are heard
Circuit Court, including Wayne, Oakland, and Kent Counties
The Lawyer Directory does not file cases or appear in these courts.
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Local context
Legal landscape in Michigan
Michigan continues to be a no-fault auto state, with PIP medical benefits and a serious impairment threshold for many third-party claims. Auto industry and winter road accidents are common throughout the state.
The deadlines vary depending on the type of benefit or lawsuit. Do not assume a three-year personal injury period applies to all auto claims. Have a Michigan attorney review the relevant dates.
Issues that often come up in Michigan reviews
01
No-fault rules have changed
Michigan auto law is unique and has been amended in recent years. PIP medical benefits, choice of coverage levels, and the serious-impairment threshold all affect whether a third-party claim can proceed.
02
Winter roads and auto-industry files
Detroit-area freeway wrecks, winter ice, and workplace or product issues tied to manufacturing are common statewide. Those files can mix auto no-fault with other claim types.
03
Do not assume a three-year catch-all
Deadlines depend on the benefit or lawsuit you are pursuing. The Lawyer Directory is not your attorney. Have a Michigan lawyer review the dates that apply to your coverage and injuries.
Practice areas
What people request in Michigan
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Corporate
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Criminal Law
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Divorce and Family Law
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Estate and Trust Law
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Labor and Employment Law
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Personal Injury
Hurt in an accident or by someone else's negligence? Ask for a private quote.
Bankruptcy
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Real Estate
Buying, selling, or disputing property? Request a quote from a real estate attorney.
Before you submit
Good to know in Michigan
- PIP benefit fights and third-party lawsuits can run on different calendars.
- Recent statutory changes mean older internet articles may be outdated.
- A participating attorney should review your declarations page if you have it.
This page is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice from The Lawyer Directory. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.