Detroit's freeways, including I-94, I-75, I-96, the Lodge and the Southfield Freeway, are among the busiest in Michigan, and its surface roads see heavy traffic day and night. Serious crashes here often involve uninsured or underinsured drivers, so knowing every source of coverage matters.
Attorney David Goukassian represents people injured in car crashes throughout Detroit and Wayne County. You work with him directly, the consultation is free, and you pay no fee unless we recover money for you.
Where crashes happen in Detroit
Serious crashes in Detroit often happen on and around:
- I-94
- I-75
- I-96
- the Lodge Freeway (M-10)
- the Southfield Freeway (M-39)
- Gratiot Avenue
- Woodward Avenue
- 8 Mile Road
Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Detroit Police Department; crashes on freeways are often handled by the Michigan State Police. We obtain the crash report, photos and any available video for you.
Your two claims after a Detroit crash
No-fault PIP benefits from your own auto insurance generally pay medical bills, a portion of lost wages and household help, no matter who caused the crash. Learn what PIP covers.
A claim against the at-fault driver can cover pain and suffering, if your injury meets Michigan’s serious impairment threshold, plus medical bills and wage loss beyond what no-fault pays. Learn about the threshold. If the other driver had little or no insurance, your own uninsured or underinsured coverage may help. Policy limits explained.
Medical care and records
Many people injured in Detroit crashes are treated at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital. Keep every record and bill from the emergency room and follow-up care, since they document your injuries and your PIP benefits. Gaps in treatment are one of the most common ways insurers try to reduce a claim.
Where a Detroit case is filed
Most car accident claims settle with the insurance company without a lawsuit. When a lawsuit is needed, smaller claims (up to $25,000) can be filed in the 36th District Court in Detroit, and larger claims in Wayne County's Third Circuit Court in Detroit.
Also serving
We also represent injured people in nearby Dearborn, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Grosse Pointe, Southfield and Ferndale, and throughout Wayne County. Bitten by a dog in Detroit? See our Wayne County dog bite guide.
Frequently asked questions
The driver who hit me in Detroit had no insurance. What now?
Your own no-fault coverage still pays PIP benefits, and if you have uninsured motorist coverage, it may pay for your pain and suffering. If no auto policy applies to you, you may be able to apply through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. Learn about uninsured and underinsured drivers.
How much does it cost to hire a Detroit car accident lawyer?
Nothing up front. We handle car accident cases on a contingency fee, which means our fee comes out of the money we recover. If we don’t recover anything, you don’t owe us a fee.
How long do I have to file a claim?
You generally must give your auto insurer written notice of a no-fault claim within one year of the crash, and file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver within three years. Some deadlines are shorter, so call early.