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$12,000,000Motorcycle accident resulting in death and severe orthopedic and brain injury
Michigan vehicle accident law
When the crash changes everything, make the next move count.
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Selected vehicle-related settlements and verdicts supplied by the firm.
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$6,000,000Commercial truck accident resulting in severe injuries
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$5,750,000Commercial van accident resulting in death
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$4,800,000Trucking accident resulting in permanent orthopedic injuries and disability
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$4,650,000Truck and pedestrian accident resulting in death
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$4,600,000Motorcycle accident resulting in brain injury
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$4,500,000Police chase crash causing death
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$3,100,000Auto accident causing orthopedic and head injuries
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The lawyer behind the case
Christian Collis
Michigan Vehicle Accident Attorney
Christian P. Collis is a personal injury attorney at Giroux Pappas who is dedicated to his clients. As a practicing trial attorney of over 20 years, Chris has built his legal reputation as a committed advocate who strives for accountability and meaningful outcomes that last. His methodology is rooted in detailed preparation, clarity, treating his clients with integrity, and poised representation that is consistently respected across the courtroom. Chris is ready to help, treating his clients with the integrity they deserve at every stage of the legal process.
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The first hours after a Michigan crash can shape the claim.
Get safe + get care
Call 911 when appropriate, document symptoms, and follow medical advice. Michigan State Police says reportable crashes should be reported to law enforcement immediately.
Preserve the scene
Photos, video, witness names, dashcam footage, vehicle damage, road conditions, and the police report can become critical evidence.
Know both tracks
Michigan cases can involve first-party no-fault/PIP benefits and, when legal requirements are met, a separate liability claim against an at-fault party.
Official sources: Michigan State Police crash reporting · Michigan DIFS Auto Insurance
Every road. Every vehicle.
See every accident type →Michigan accident cases we cover
Semi-Truck Crashes
Commercial carriers, logbooks, electronic data, maintenance and multiple potential defendants.
Explore this case type ↗Car & SUV Accidents
Rear-end, intersection, head-on, rollover, highway and chain-reaction crashes.
Explore this case type ↗Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle-specific no-fault rules, severe injuries and visibility disputes.
Explore this case type ↗Pedestrian & Bicycle
Crosswalk, turning, dooring, distracted-driver and roadway injury claims.
Explore this case type ↗Rideshare & Delivery
Uber, Lyft, Amazon-style delivery, courier and app-based commercial driving.
Explore this case type ↗Fatal Crashes
Wrongful-death claims involving loss, support, companionship and estate procedure.
Explore this case type ↗Michigan law is different
No-fault does not mean “no lawsuit.”
Michigan’s system separates certain no-fault benefits from tort claims against an at-fault driver. The rules depend on the injury, insurance status, damages claimed, and other facts.
Understand Michigan vehicle lawMedical coverage choices
Michigan offers multiple PIP medical coverage levels, including unlimited coverage and several lower-limit or qualifying exclusion/opt-out options.
Tort injury threshold
Michigan law permits noneconomic-loss claims when statutory requirements such as death, serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement are met.
Comparative fault matters
Michigan comparative-fault rules can reduce damages, and fault above 50% can eliminate noneconomic damages in covered tort actions.
Mini-tort
For qualifying crashes after July 1, 2020, Michigan’s limited property-damage rule can allow recovery of up to $3,000 of uninsured vehicle damage.
Sources: DIFS PIP choices · MCL 500.3135 · MCL 600.2959 · DIFS Mini-Tort FAQ
From impact to resolution
Full lawsuit process →What a civil vehicle case can look like
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Crash investigation
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Insurance + PIP review
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Medical documentation
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Liability demand / negotiation
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File civil complaint
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Discovery + depositions
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Mediation / case evaluation
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Trial or settlement
Start with the facts
Tell us what happened.
Use this intake to give the firm the basic information needed to review a Michigan vehicle accident. Your submission is saved in the WordPress admin and sent to the firm’s designated intake email.
✓ Car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian and other crashes
✓ Michigan no-fault / PIP issues
✓ Liability and civil lawsuit questions
✓ Wrongful-death and serious-injury matters
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Direct answers
Michigan accident law FAQs
These are general explanations, not legal advice for a specific crash.
Is Michigan still a no-fault state?+
Yes. Michigan remains a no-fault state, but policyholders now choose from several PIP medical coverage options. No-fault benefits and liability claims are different parts of the analysis.
Can I sue the at-fault driver after a Michigan car accident?+
Potentially. Michigan law preserves tort liability for certain losses, including noneconomic loss when the statutory injury threshold is met. The facts, insurance status, fault and damages all matter.
How long do I have to file a Michigan vehicle injury lawsuit?+
Michigan generally uses a three-year limitations period for actions involving injury to a person or property, but shorter notice or claim rules can apply to particular benefits, defendants or circumstances. Do not use a general deadline as a substitute for case-specific advice.
What is Michigan mini-tort?+
Michigan mini-tort is a limited property-damage remedy. DIFS states that qualifying claims for accidents after July 1, 2020 can reach up to $3,000.
What if I was partly at fault?+
Michigan uses comparative-fault rules. Fault can reduce damages, and in covered tort claims fault greater than the combined fault of others can bar noneconomic damages.
Does submitting the intake form make you my lawyer?+
No. Sending the form is a request for review and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after the law firm accepts the matter and any required agreement is completed.
Sources: Michigan DIFS · MCL 500.3135 · MCL 600.2959 · MCL 600.5805