Royal Oak's busy downtown, Woodward Avenue and the I-75/I-696 interchange bring heavy traffic and lots of pedestrians and cyclists. We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists hurt anywhere in Royal Oak and Berkley.
Attorney David Goukassian represents people injured in car crashes throughout Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak
Serious crashes in Royal Oak often happen on and around:
- Woodward Avenue (M-1)
- I-75
- I-696
- 13 Mile Road
- 11 Mile Road
- Main Street
- Crooks Road
Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak crashes are treated at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak. 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 Royal Oak 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 44th District Court in Royal Oak, and larger claims in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac.
Also serving
We also represent injured people in nearby Berkley, Ferndale, Clawson, Madison Heights, Birmingham and Huntington Woods, and throughout Oakland County. Bitten by a dog in Royal Oak? See our Oakland County dog bite guide.
Frequently asked questions
I was hit while walking downtown in Royal Oak. Do I have a claim?
Very likely. Pedestrians hit by a vehicle are generally entitled to no-fault benefits, even if they don't own a car, and may also have a claim against the driver. Learn about pedestrian claims.
How much does it cost to hire a Royal Oak 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.