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  • Detroit
  • Ann Arbor
  • Grand Rapids
  • Lansing

Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Lansing residents can start a case evaluation on FormsByLawyers.com for auto accidents, premises liability, disability, or other civil disputes.

Michigan's no-fault auto law is unusual and has been amended in recent years. FormsByLawyers.com is not your lawyer.

Legal snapshot

How Michigan cases are often discussed

General information about injury and civil matters 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

    FormsByLawyers.com does not file cases or appear in these courts.

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Local context

Legal landscape in Michigan

Michigan remains 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 happen often across the state.

Deadlines differ based on the type of benefit or lawsuit. Do not assume a three-year personal injury period covers all auto claims. Have a Michigan attorney review the key 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. FormsByLawyers.com is not your attorney. Have a Michigan lawyer review the dates that apply to your coverage and injuries.

Case types

What people request in Michigan

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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 FormsByLawyers.com. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.