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Top Personal Injury Lawyers in Detroit

If you were hurt in a crash or accident in Wayne County, Michigan's rules are unusual and the deadlines are unforgiving. Michigan runs a no-fault auto insurance system: your own insurer pays medical and wage benefits (PIP) regardless of who caused the crash, and there is a separate one-year deadline to claim those benefits. You generally have three years to sue for a serious injury (MCL 600.5805). Below: vetted Detroit personal injury firms, several with full profiles in this directory, that handle car and truck wrecks, workplace injuries, and wrongful death on contingency.

3 yrs
Injury Lawsuit Deadline
1 yr
No-Fault PIP Deadline
No-Fault
MI auto system
33%
Typical Contingency

Updated May 22, 2026

When you need a Detroit personal injury lawyer

Many small injuries settle directly with insurance, but Michigan's no-fault system is complicated enough that a free consultation is usually worth it. Talk to a Detroit personal injury lawyer if:

  • You were hurt in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash and are dealing with no-fault (PIP) benefits.
  • Your injuries are serious, ongoing, or kept you out of work.
  • Your own insurer is delaying or denying medical or wage benefits.
  • Liability is disputed, or the other driver was uninsured.
  • You lost a family member in a crash or workplace accident (wrongful death).

What a Detroit injury lawyer costs

Detroit personal injury lawyers work on contingency, so you pay nothing up front and the fee comes out of the recovery:

$0
Up front (contingency)
33%
Typical fee, pre-suit
1 year
No-fault PIP claim deadline
3 years
Injury lawsuit deadline

The standard contingency fee in Michigan injury cases is one-third (33.3%) of the recovery, with case costs (records, experts, filing fees) typically reimbursed from the settlement on top of that. You owe no attorney fee if there is no recovery. Always confirm the percentage and how case costs are handled in the written fee agreement before you sign.

How a Detroit injury case moves — and the deadlines

  • No-fault PIP benefits: file within one year of the crash (MCL 500.3145) to claim medical and wage benefits from your own insurer, regardless of fault.
  • Injury lawsuit: you generally have three years from the crash to sue for a serious injury (MCL 600.5805).
  • Investigation and treatment: your lawyer gathers records and the police report while you treat.
  • Demand, negotiation, and (if needed) suit: most cases settle; serious or disputed cases may go to the Wayne County Circuit Court.

For a national overview, see our personal injury guide, or browse all Detroit lawyers. Detroit also has dedicated pages for criminal defense, divorce, immigration, and disability.

Detroit firms that handle personal injury

1

The Mike Morse Law Firm

Southfield (metro Detroit)Auto accidents, no-fault, truck and motorcycle injury

One of Michigan's largest and best-known personal injury firms, handling a high volume of auto, truck, and no-fault cases across metro Detroit. A fit if you want a large firm with significant resources behind your claim. See our full profile for ratings and detail.

Free ConsultationContingency
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2

Dailey Law Firm, P.C.

Metro DetroitAuto accidents, no-fault, serious and catastrophic injury

A Detroit-area personal injury firm focused on auto accidents, no-fault benefits, and serious injury claims. A good fit for clients who want a focused injury practice. See our full profile for ratings and attorney detail.

Free ConsultationContingency
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3

Michigan Auto Law (Steven Gursten)

Detroit / Farmington HillsAuto, truck, and motorcycle accidents; no-fault litigation

A statewide firm concentrated specifically on motor-vehicle injury and Michigan no-fault litigation, with a reputation for large auto-accident verdicts. A strong fit for complex crash and no-fault disputes.

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4

Goodman Acker P.C.

Southfield (metro Detroit)Auto accidents, premises liability, no-fault

A high-volume metro Detroit injury firm handling auto accidents, slip-and-falls, and no-fault claims. A fit for everyday injury cases where you want an established firm and a free consultation.

Free ConsultationContingency
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5

Fieger Law

Southfield (metro Detroit)Catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death

A nationally known Detroit-area trial firm best known for catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful-death verdicts. A fit for the most serious, high-value cases that may go to trial.

Free ConsultationContingency
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Personal Injury in Detroit — FAQ

What does Michigan no-fault auto insurance mean for my case?
Under Michigan no-fault, your own auto insurer pays your medical bills and a portion of lost wages (PIP benefits) after a crash, regardless of who was at fault. You can still sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering and excess economic loss if your injury is serious. The system is complex, which is why most Detroit crash victims consult a lawyer.
How long do I have to file an injury claim in Michigan?
You generally have three years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit (MCL 600.5805). Separately, you must claim no-fault PIP benefits from your insurer within one year (MCL 500.3145). Missing either deadline can bar your recovery, so act quickly.
Do I really pay nothing up front?
Correct. Detroit personal injury lawyers work on contingency: you pay no attorney fee unless they recover money for you. The standard fee is one-third of the recovery, with case costs typically reimbursed from the settlement. Confirm the details in the written fee agreement.
What if I was partly at fault for the accident?
Michigan uses modified comparative fault. You can still recover for economic losses even if partly at fault, but for non-economic damages like pain and suffering you generally must be 50% or less at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame.
Which court handles injury lawsuits in Detroit?
Personal injury lawsuits in Detroit are filed in the Wayne County Circuit Court (Third Judicial Circuit) at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. Most cases settle before trial, but serious or disputed claims may be litigated there.

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