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Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Lansing residents can start a case evaluation on LegalCaseReview.com for auto, premises, disability, or other civil matters.
Michigan no-fault auto law is unique and has changed in recent years. LegalCaseReview.com is not your attorney.
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
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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 cases are common statewide.
Deadlines depend on the benefit or lawsuit you are pursuing. Do not assume a three-year injury period covers every Michigan auto claim. Have a Michigan attorney review the 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. LegalCaseReview.com is not your attorney. Have a Michigan lawyer review the dates that apply to your coverage and injuries.
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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- Recent statutory changes mean older internet articles may be outdated.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 LegalCaseReview.com. A participating attorney who reviews your facts can confirm what applies to you.