Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer for No-Fault and Serious Injury Claims
Michigan has one of the most complicated auto insurance systems in the country, especially since the 2019 no-fault reforms gave drivers multiple PIP coverage choices. Kaufman & Lynd helps injured people across Michigan understand what their policy covers and when they can pursue the at-fault driver for more. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed to practice in Michigan. Your case review is free, and there are no fees unless we win.
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Michigan personal injury claims at a glance
- Filing deadline
- 3 years (PIP claims: 1-year notice)
- Fault rule
- No pain and suffering recovery if more than 50% at fault
- Insurance
- No-fault state with selectable PIP levels
- Your attorney
- Jeffrey S. Kaufman is licensed to practice law in Michigan and 17 other states.
- Cost to you
- Free consultation and no fees unless we win.
Michigan injury attorneys
Why Michigan Injury Victims Choose Kaufman & Lynd
Licensed in Michigan
Attorney Jeffrey S. Kaufman is a licensed Michigan attorney, so you work directly with a lawyer admitted to practice in your state.
Decades of experience
Partners Jeffrey Kaufman and Craig Lynd have worked together since 1997 and have been responsible for more than fifty thousand cases.
No fees unless we win
You pay nothing upfront, and your consultation is always free and 100% confidential.
Trusted by clients
Kaufman & Lynd holds a 4.9-star rating from more than 750 Google reviews.
Recognized legal commentary
Our attorneys have been called on for legal analysis by CNN, MSNBC, CNN Business, and Fox News.
Every case is personal
You get individualized attention and regular updates, not a case number.
Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman
Personal injury attorney · Licensed in Michigan
Accident risks
Common Accident Risks in Michigan
Michigan crashes often happen on I-94, I-75, I-96, I-696, and M-59, where heavy commuter and freight traffic meets long winters, lake-effect snow, black ice, and crumbling pavement. Detroit's manufacturing corridor means a high volume of commercial trucks, and Michigan's many motorcyclists face added risk during the summer riding season.
How we can help
Michigan Personal Injury Cases We Handle
If someone else's negligence caused your injury in Michigan, we can help you pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. Our Michigan practice includes:
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Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Know your rights
Michigan Personal Injury Laws You Should Know
Every state sets its own rules for injury claims. These are the Michigan rules that most often affect what you can recover and when you must act.
Statute of limitations
Michigan generally allows three years to file a personal injury lawsuit (MCL 600.5805). Wrongful death claims follow the underlying claim, with additional time available through the estate.
No-fault PIP choices
Drivers choose from several PIP medical coverage levels, ranging from unlimited coverage to lower limits or, for qualifying Medicare enrollees, opting out. The level you selected affects how much of your medical care is covered.
Serious impairment threshold
To sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering, you generally must show a serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement, or death (MCL 500.3135).
Modified comparative negligence
If you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover noneconomic damages, and any economic damages are reduced by your share of fault (MCL 600.2959).
Liability limits
The default bodily injury limits are $250,000 per person and $500,000 per accident, though drivers can choose lower limits down to $50,000 and $100,000.
Mini-tort
You can recover up to $3,000 from an at-fault driver for vehicle damage your insurance does not cover.
After an accident
What to Do After an Accident in Michigan
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Get to safety and call 911.
Request police and medical help, and ask for a copy of the crash or incident report.
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See a doctor right away.
Some injuries, including concussions and internal injuries, do not show symptoms for hours or days.
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Give written notice to your auto insurer.
Michigan PIP claims generally must be submitted within one year of the accident, and benefits can be limited by the one-year-back rule.
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Document everything.
Take photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries, and collect names and contact information for witnesses.
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Avoid recorded statements to the other insurer.
Insurance adjusters may use your words to reduce or deny your claim.
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Call a Michigan personal injury lawyer.
A free consultation helps you understand your rights before important deadlines pass.
Communities we serve
Serving Injury Victims Across Michigan
We represent injured people throughout Michigan, including Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, Warren, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, Troy, and Kalamazoo, as well as smaller towns and rural communities statewide. Our main office is located at 200 E. Robinson St., Suite 400, Orlando, Florida, and we work with Michigan clients by phone, video conference, and secure online document sharing, so you can focus on your recovery.
Can I sue the other driver after a car accident in Michigan?
Yes, for pain and suffering if you meet the serious impairment threshold, and for excess economic losses such as medical costs above your PIP coverage and wage loss beyond PIP limits.
How long do I have to file a Michigan injury lawsuit?
Generally three years from the date of the accident. PIP claims against your own insurer have a separate one-year notice deadline.
What is the Michigan mini-tort?
It allows you to recover up to $3,000 from the at-fault driver for vehicle damage your insurance does not pay, such as your collision deductible.
Does it matter which PIP option I chose?
Yes. Your selected PIP level controls how much medical care your own insurer pays. If you chose a lower limit, a claim against the at-fault driver may be needed to cover the rest.
Can a Florida-based firm represent me in Michigan?
Yes. Attorney Jeffrey Kaufman is licensed in Michigan, and we handle Michigan cases remotely. The consultation is free, with no fees unless we win.
Talk to a Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Today
If you or someone you love was hurt in Michigan, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. Call Kaufman & Lynd at (407) 500-JEFF or complete our free case evaluation form. Your information is kept 100% confidential, and there are no fees unless we win.