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Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Our Michigan motorcycle accident attorneys know how to confront rider bias, prove fault, and unlock the no-fault PIP and third-party benefits riders are owed after a serious crash.
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How motorcycle accident case values are calculated in MI
Every Michigan motorcycle accident case is different, but most settlements are built from three categories of damages. Our attorneys fight to maximize every one of them.
Medical bills & future care
Emergency care, surgery, orthopedic and TBI rehab, prescriptions, and the long-term medical treatment serious motorcycle injuries usually require.
Lost wages & earning capacity
Missed paychecks, exhausted PTO, self-employment income loss, and the long-term hit to your earning ability when injuries keep you off the bike — and off the job.
Pain, suffering & no-fault benefits
Third-party pain and suffering damages plus available Michigan PIP benefits — medical, wage loss, replacement services, and attendant care.
Next steps after getting injured in a motorcycle accident
What you do in the hours and days after a Michigan motorcycle crash will shape every dollar of your recovery. Follow these steps to protect your case.
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Get medical attention immediately
Call 911 from the scene. Even if you feel fine, get evaluated the same day — adrenaline masks serious injuries, and Michigan PIP requires prompt treatment for benefits to apply.
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Document the scene and your bike
Photograph the bike, the other vehicle, debris, skid marks, road conditions, license plates, and your gear. Get names and contact info from every witness before they leave.
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Wait for the police report
Always wait for officers to arrive and complete an official UD-10 crash report. It's the single most important piece of evidence in any Michigan motorcycle injury claim.
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Preserve your gear and clothing
Keep your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots — damaged gear is critical evidence about impact direction and force, and it helps fight unfair fault arguments insurers love to raise.
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Notify your insurer — carefully
You may have one year to file Michigan no-fault PIP. Report the crash, but never give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's insurance company.
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Call a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer
Before you sign anything, accept any check, or settle with anyone. We protect your rights, handle the paperwork, and fight for full compensation.
Pay nothing unless we win your case
We handle every Michigan motorcycle accident case on contingency. No retainer. No hourly fees. No risk to you. If we don't recover money for you, you don't owe us a dime.
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Michigan's motorcycle accident laws
Michigan's no-fault Act treats motorcycles unlike any other vehicle on the road. Knowing the rules is the difference between full compensation and a denied claim.
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Motorcycles are treated differently under no-fault
Michigan motorcycles aren't required to carry PIP. PIP benefits typically come from the at-fault driver's auto policy — and if there's no involved motor vehicle, you may not be entitled to PIP at all.
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Helmet & comparative fault rules
Riders 21+ who meet insurance and experience requirements may legally ride without a helmet. Insurers still try to argue comparative fault — Michigan lets you recover if you're less than 51% at fault.
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Strict deadlines on every claim
You generally have one year to file a no-fault PIP application and three years to bring a third-party bodily injury lawsuit. Miss the deadline and your right to compensation is gone.
Common Michigan motorcycle accidents
From two-lane country roads up north to busy intersections in Detroit and Grand Rapids, we've handled nearly every type of Michigan motorcycle crash.
Left-turn collisions
A driver turning left across your lane is the single most common cause of serious motorcycle crashes — and one of the easiest fault patterns for us to prove.
Lane-change & blind-spot crashes
Drivers who fail to check mirrors and merge into a rider's lane cause sideswipes that often send motorcyclists down at highway speeds.
Rear-end collisions
Distracted drivers who don't see a stopped or slowing motorcycle at lights or in traffic cause some of the most catastrophic rear-impact injuries we see.
Intersection & failure-to-yield
Cars running red lights, rolling stop signs, or failing to yield at Michigan intersections produce devastating side-impact crashes for riders.
Drunk & impaired driving
Drivers over the legal limit can be held liable for punitive damages on top of your standard injury and PIP claim.
Hit-and-run motorcycle crashes
Even when the at-fault driver flees, your own uninsured motorist coverage and Michigan no-fault can still fund a full recovery.
Road hazards & poor maintenance
Potholes, gravel, uneven pavement, and unmarked construction can throw a rider down — and government and contractor liability is often available.
Defective motorcycle or gear
Faulty brakes, defective tires, and unsafe helmets create product-liability claims against manufacturers, separate from any third-party driver claim.
Single-vehicle & weather-related
Many "single-vehicle" Michigan motorcycle crashes are actually caused by another driver who left the scene or by a road defect — we investigate every angle.
Common Michigan motorcycle injuries
Riders take the full force of every crash. We've represented Michigan motorcyclists with everything from road rash to catastrophic, life-altering injuries.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions, contusions, and severe TBIs from impact with the road or another vehicle — even with a helmet — that can change cognition and earning capacity for life.
Spinal cord & back injuries
Bulging and herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and spinal cord damage that can lead to chronic pain, partial paralysis, or quadriplegia.
Road rash & severe lacerations
Skin grafts, infection risk, and permanent scarring from sliding across pavement — often involving multiple surgeries and long-term wound care.
Broken bones & fractures
Fractured legs, arms, ribs, pelvis, collarbones, and wrists — the most common motorcycle injuries, frequently requiring hardware and months of physical therapy.
Internal injuries & organ damage
Internal bleeding, ruptured organs, and punctured lungs are life-threatening and demand immediate surgical care.
Amputations & crush injuries
Catastrophic limb injuries from being pinned under or thrown from the bike that lead to surgical or traumatic amputation and lifelong disability.
Burns & disfigurement
Severe burns from contact with hot engine parts, exhaust, or post-crash fires — often producing permanent scarring and reconstructive surgery.
PTSD & emotional trauma
Anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress after a serious motorcycle crash are real, compensable injuries under Michigan law.
Wrongful death
When a Michigan motorcycle crash takes a loved one, surviving family can recover for funeral costs, lost support, and loss of companionship.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions Michigan motorcycle accident victims ask us most often.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Michigan?
You generally have one year from the date of the crash to file a Michigan no-fault PIP application (when PIP is available) and three years to file a third-party bodily injury lawsuit. Wait too long and your claim is gone forever — call us today.
Am I entitled to no-fault PIP benefits as a motorcycle rider?
It depends on whether a motor vehicle (car, truck, or SUV) was involved in the crash. If a motor vehicle is involved, PIP typically comes from that vehicle's insurer or, in some cases, the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. We'll trace every available source.
What if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Michigan law allows qualifying riders 21 and older to ride without a helmet. Insurers will still try to use it against you, but not wearing a helmet does not automatically bar your case. We push back hard on unfair fault arguments.
What does it cost to hire a motorcycle accident lawyer?
Nothing up front. We work on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover money for you. The free consultation costs nothing and there's zero obligation.
What if the at-fault driver was uninsured or fled the scene?
You may still recover under your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage and, in many cases, Michigan no-fault. Even hit-and-run motorcycle crash victims have a path to compensation — we'll find every available source.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer?
No. Initial offers in motorcycle crash cases are almost always far below what your case is worth. Insurance adjusters know riders face bias and try to settle quickly and cheaply. Talk to an attorney before signing anything.
What if I was partially at fault for the crash?
You can still recover under Michigan's modified comparative negligence rule, as long as you were less than 51% at fault. Your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault — we work to minimize it.
What is my Michigan motorcycle accident case worth?
It depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical bills, lost wages, available insurance limits, and the strength of the liability evidence. Our attorneys give you a candid valuation in your free consultation.
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