Troy is one of Oakland County's busiest business and shopping hubs. Commuter traffic on I-75 and Big Beaver Road, office parks along the Big Beaver corridor, and crowds around Somerset Collection make rear-end crashes, intersection collisions and parking-lot accidents an everyday reality.
Attorney David Goukassian represents people injured in car crashes throughout Troy 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 Troy
Serious crashes in Troy often happen on and around:
- I-75
- Big Beaver Road
- Rochester Road
- Maple Road
- Long Lake Road
- Crooks Road
- John R Road
Crashes on city streets are usually handled by the Troy 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 Troy 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 Troy crashes are treated at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy 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 Troy 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 52nd District Court, Division 4 in Troy, and larger claims in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac.
Also serving
We also represent injured people in nearby Clawson, Birmingham, Rochester Hills, Sterling Heights and Madison Heights, and throughout Oakland County. Bitten by a dog in Troy? See our Oakland County dog bite guide.
Frequently asked questions
I was hurt in a parking lot crash at a Troy shopping center. Does no-fault apply?
Usually, yes. Michigan no-fault benefits generally apply to injuries arising from the use of a motor vehicle, including in parking lots. If another driver was careless, you may also have a claim against that driver.
How much does it cost to hire a Troy 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.