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Michigan overhauled its no-fault car insurance in 2019, and it changed what an accident claim looks like.

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  1. 01Animal IncidentMichigan holds dog owners strictly liable — the owner pays for unprovoked bites even on first offense.
  2. 02Business DisputeMichigan enforces reasonable non-competes under state law — and recent legislative proposals have repeatedly targeted enforcement.
  3. 03Car AccidentMichigan’s 2019 no-fault overhaul let drivers choose PIP levels from $50K to unlimited — your coverage selection now drives most case strategy.
  4. 04Consumer ProtectionThe Michigan Consumer Protection Act covers deceptive trade practices — though court rulings have narrowed it for businesses that are already regulated.
  5. 05Criminal DefenseMichigan’s indeterminate sentencing structure and habitual-offender enhancements make sentencing strategy critical from the first plea offer.
  6. 06Defective ProductMichigan weighs risks against benefits when judging design defects — and Michigan’s no-fault auto system overlays product-defect crashworthiness claims.
  7. 07EmploymentMichigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act is broader than federal law — and 2023 amendments added explicit sexual-orientation and gender-identity protections.
  8. 08Family LawMichigan divides marital property equitably — and the Friend of the Court system processes most custody and support enforcement before reaching a judge.
  9. 09ImmigrationMichigan has immigration courts in Detroit — and proximity to the Canadian border creates unique entry, deportation, and asylum issues.
  10. 10Lemon LawMichigan’s Lemon Law covers manufacturer defects within 1 year — and attorney fees shift to the manufacturer if you prevail.
  11. 11Medical MalpracticeMichigan med-mal requires a 182-day Notice of Intent and an Affidavit of Merit — and court rules cap contingency fees at 1/3 of net.
  12. 12Personal InjuryA 3-year filing deadline and 51% modified comparative fault frame every Michigan PI case — no-fault auto carves out its own threshold rules.
  13. 13Slip and FallMichigan’s "open and obvious" rule bars many slip-and-fall claims — though a 2023 state Supreme Court decision softened the doctrine.
  14. 14Social Security DisabilityMichigan SSA hearing offices in Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids process moderate volumes — counsel helps tighten the medical record SSA needs.
  15. 15Workers’ CompensationMichigan workers’ comp runs through Magistrates at the state agency — and wage-loss benefits are 80% of after-tax wages.

Why You Need an Attorney in Michigan

Michigan’s no-fault auto system changed in 2019 — drivers now pick their own level of medical coverage, which directly affects what an accident claim looks like. Medical malpractice cases have strict pre-suit notice and expert requirements that can end a case before it starts, and you lose your claim if you’re more than half at fault. Detroit-area courts run differently from Grand Rapids or the north. A Michigan attorney knows the post-reform landscape.

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How we match your case in Michigan

When you submit a case in Michigan, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A workers’ comp claim, a truck crash and a green-card petition call for different specialists. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Michigan law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Michigan who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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Find a Michigan attorney near you — pick your city for the courts, deadlines, and firms that are local to it.

Common questions about Michigan attorneys

A 2019 reform ended Michigan’s mandatory unlimited PIP medical benefits. Drivers now choose from six PIP coverage levels — $50K, $250K, $500K, unlimited, opt-out (for Medicare beneficiaries), or managed-care plan members. The reform also added a fee schedule limiting what providers can charge for crash-related care, capped at percentages of Medicare rates. These changes apply to crashes after July 1, 2020. Choosing PIP coverage well below "unlimited" dramatically changes the value of catastrophic-injury claims.
Three years from the date of injury for most negligence claims. That’s longer than most states. Claims against government entities require notice within 120 days. Medical malpractice has its own 2-year deadline with an absolute 6-year cutoff, plus the mandatory 182-day Notice of Intent.
Michigan med-mal plaintiffs must give defendants a written Notice of Intent at least 182 days before filing — describing the alleged negligence, manner of breach, and damages. After filing, plaintiffs must file an Affidavit of Merit signed by a qualified health professional, attesting that the standard of care was breached and the breach caused the injury. Missing either is generally fatal to the case.
Michigan court rules cap med-mal contingency fees at one-third of the net recovery — after costs are deducted from the gross recovery. This is more restrictive than the typical 33%–40% gross contingency in other PI cases. Other Michigan PI cases (non-med-mal) follow the gross-recovery contingency norm. Workers’ comp fees are subject to separate caps under state law.
Yes, but with significant changes. A 2001 ruling made "open and obvious" a complete bar to many premises-liability claims. In 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court overruled that rule’s harshest application — the question now goes to the jury under comparative fault rather than as an absolute bar. Open and obvious can still reduce or defeat a claim, but it’s no longer the case-killer it once was.

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