Farmington Hills sits where I-696, I-275 and M-5 meet, and Orchard Lake Road, 12 Mile and Northwestern Highway carry heavy commuter traffic. Freeway merges and busy intersections make serious crashes common.
Attorney David Goukassian represents people injured in car crashes throughout Farmington Hills and Oakland 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 Farmington Hills
Serious crashes in Farmington Hills often happen on and around:
- I-696
- I-275
- M-5 (Haggerty Connector)
- Orchard Lake Road
- 12 Mile Road
- Northwestern Highway
- Grand River Avenue
Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills crashes are treated at Corewell Health Farmington Hills 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 Farmington Hills 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 47th District Court in Farmington Hills, and larger claims in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac.
Also serving
We also represent injured people in nearby Farmington, Novi, West Bloomfield, Southfield and Livonia, and throughout Oakland County. Bitten by a dog in Farmington Hills? See our Oakland County dog bite guide.
Frequently asked questions
My crash happened where I-696 and I-275 meet. Does it matter which road?
Not for your no-fault benefits. Where the crash happened mainly affects which police agency wrote the report and, if a lawsuit is needed, which court hears it. We handle those details for you.
How much does it cost to hire a Farmington Hills 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.