Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers Focused on Recovery
An injury can disrupt every aspect of your life physically, financially, and emotionally. Medical care, lost income, long-term limitations, and uncertainty often follow.
Helping You Understand Your Rights and Options
Our firm was built on the belief that both plaintiffs and defendants deserve fair, ethical, and zealous representation. We focus on understanding the facts, educating our clients, and advocating responsibly for what is right and just. Our core values guide how we advocate for the people we represent, giving every case our full focus and effort, especially when challenges arise.
We help personal injury clients understand:
What benefits may be available.
How the legal process works.
What compensation looks like based on each circumstance.
Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle
Car and Auto Accidents
Michigan is a no-fault state, meaning your own auto insurance pays for medical bills and wage loss regardless of who caused the crash. Serious injuries can allow additional recovery from the at-fault driver. We handle claims involving distracted driving, drunk driving, rear-end collisions, T-bone crashes, hit and runs, and multi-vehicle pileups across metro Detroit and throughout Michigan.
Truck Accidents
Truck crashes involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and injuries more severe than passenger vehicle collisions. We investigate driver logs, maintenance history, and company records to build a full picture of what happened. Our team pursues claims against trucking companies, cargo handlers, and manufacturers when driver fatigue, equipment failure, or improperly loaded cargo contributed to the crash.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycles are not motor vehicles under Michigan no-fault law, so the rules for recovery are different. We handle motorcycle claims involving negligent drivers, road hazards, and helmet-related disputes. Our attorneys understand how insurance companies treat motorcyclists and push back on unfair fault determinations that can reduce or eliminate compensation.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents
Bicyclists and pedestrians hit by vehicles face the same recovery process as drivers under Michigan no-fault law. Injuries in these cases tend to be severe, and identifying insurance coverage is critical. We handle cases involving crosswalk collisions, bike lane incidents, sidewalk strikes, and hit-and-run crashes where the driver fled the scene.
Dog Bites and Animal Attack Injuries
Michigan's dog bite statute holds owners strictly liable when someone is bitten in a public place or lawfully on private property. We handle claims involving dogs and other animals, including scarring, nerve damage, and psychological trauma. These cases often involve homeowners insurance, and we work to secure full compensation for medical treatment, reconstructive surgery, and long-term care.
Slip and Fall / Premises Liability
Property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe. When they fail and someone gets hurt, we pursue compensation from the responsible business, landlord, or homeowner. Common cases include grocery store falls, icy parking lots, poorly maintained stairwells, inadequate lighting, and dangerous conditions in apartments or rental properties.
Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Neglect
When elderly residents suffer harm from neglect, abuse, or medical errors in Michigan facilities, we help families hold the responsible parties accountable.
Wrongful Death and Fatal Accident Claims
When negligence causes a fatal accident, surviving family members can pursue compensation for lost income, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses. We handle these cases with sensitivity to what the family is going through. Michigan's wrongful death statute allows specific family members to file, and the three-year filing deadline makes early legal guidance especially important.
Medical Malpractice and Product Liability
When medical errors or defective products cause serious injuries, we help clients understand their options and pursue the compensation they deserve.
Michigan Statutes of Limitations at a Glance
Michigan law sets strict deadlines for filing personal injury claims. Missing the deadline usually means losing the right to recover, no matter how strong the case is otherwise.
- Bodily injury: 3 years from the date of the injury
- Medical malpractice: 2 years from the date of the alleged malpractice, with some exceptions
- Wrongful death: 3 years from the date of the injury that caused the death
- Dog bite: 3 years from the date of the bite
- Product liability: 3 years from the date of the injury
- No-fault PIP benefits: 1 year from the date of the expense, with case-specific exceptions
If you're unsure where your deadline stands, contact us as soon as possible to protect your right to recover.
What to Do After an Accident
The steps you take in the hours and days after an accident can shape your case. If you've been hurt, here's what matters most:
01.
Get medical attention
Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, and any visible injuries. Get contact information for witnesses.
02.
Document what happened
Even if you feel fine at the scene, adrenaline can hide serious injuries. Some symptoms don't appear for hours or days.
03.
File a police report
A police report creates an official record and often becomes key evidence later.
04.
Be careful with insurance companies
Report the accident to your own insurer, but avoid recorded statements or quick settlement offers until you understand your case.
05.
Call an attorney
The earlier legal counsel is involved, the more options remain on the table. Consultations at Bashore Green are always free.
A Thoughtful, Client-first Approach
Start With a Clear Conversation About Your Case
Our law firm was built on the belief that both plaintiffs and defendants deserve fair, ethical, and zealous representation. We focus on understanding the facts, educating our clients, and advocating responsibly for what is right and just.
At BG Law, our core values guide how we advocate for our clients and support one another. We are dedicated champions for the people we represent, giving every case our full focus and effort, especially when challenges arise. We operate as a team built on integrity, respect, and accountability, forming lasting relationships with our clients and within our firm. Our longevity reflects resilience, adaptability, and grit, strengthened by a culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers each individual to contribute their unique strengths toward achieving meaningful outcomes.
Why Bashore Green Represents Michigan Injury Victims
Bashore Green Law Group has represented injured clients across Michigan for decades. Based in Pontiac and serving the tri-county area of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, we take a different approach than the billboard firms. We're not a high-volume operation. When you work with us, you work directly with an attorney who knows your case.
Michigan's no-fault system, local courts, and insurance carriers create complications that generic personal injury firms often miss. That knowledge of Michigan law shapes how we build every case, wherever in the state you're located.
Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury in Michigan
Every case turns on its own facts, and Michigan law changes over time, so what's general here may not hold true for your situation. This isn't legal advice, and reading it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. If you have questions about what applies to you, we're here to talk it through.
What qualifies as a personal injury case in Michigan?
A personal injury case exists when someone is hurt because another person or business failed to act with reasonable care. Common examples include car and truck accidents, motorcycle and bicycle crashes, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and defective products. If you were injured and someone else's negligence played a role, you likely have grounds to explore a claim. The first step is a free consultation to talk through what happened.
How does Michigan's no-fault system work if I'm injured in a car accident?
Michigan is a no-fault state, which means your own auto insurance pays for your medical bills, wage loss, and other accident-related costs regardless of who caused the crash. Those payments are called Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. You can still sue the at-fault driver in some situations, generally when your injuries meet Michigan's serious impairment threshold or involve permanent disfigurement or death, or your No Fault insurance coverage is not enough to pay your no fault claims because you opted out of or purchased reduced coverage from your auto insurance company. Since the no-fault law changed significantly in 2019 and has kept evolving, it's worth talking to an attorney before accepting an insurance company's version of what you're owed. Learn more in our guide to Michigan's no-fault law.
Can I still recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes, in most cases. Michigan follows modified comparative negligence, which means your compensation gets reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you're found 20% at fault for a $100,000 case, you'd recover $80,000. There's one important limit: if you're more than 50% at fault, you can't recover non-economic damages like pain and suffering. Fault percentages are often contested, and having an attorney push back on the insurance company's version of events can make a real difference.
What should I do right after an accident?
If you're able, call 911 and get medical attention, even if you feel okay at the scene. Adrenaline hides injuries, and some symptoms don't show up for hours or days. Take photos of the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries. Get names and contact information for any witnesses. Report the accident to your own insurance company, but be careful about giving detailed statements or accepting quick settlement offers before you understand your case. For more on what to avoid, read our post on 6 common mistakes people make after being in a car accident. Call us as soon as you can, ideally before any conversation with the other side's insurer.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured or fled the scene?
You still have options. Michigan's no-fault system means your own PIP coverage pays your medical bills and wage loss regardless of who caused the accident, and regardless of whether the other driver is identified. If you have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy, that can pay for pain and suffering and other damages the at-fault driver would have owed you. Hit-and-run cases require quick documentation, so file a police report right away and reach out to an attorney to make sure your claim is protected.
What kinds of compensation can I recover?
You still have options. Michigan's no-fault system means your own PIP coverage pays your medical bills and wage loss regardless of who caused the accident, and regardless of whether the other driver is identified. If you have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy, that can pay for pain and suffering and other damages the at-fault driver would have owed you. Hit-and-run cases require quick documentation, so file a police report right away and reach out to an attorney to make sure your claim is protected.
What is my case worth?
Case value depends on how serious the injuries are, how much medical care will be needed, how much income you've lost or will lose, who was at fault, and what insurance coverage is available. Broadly, cases involving serious permanent injuries or long recovery periods are worth more than short-term injuries. Anyone who gives you a specific dollar figure before reviewing your file is guessing. For a realistic assessment of your case, call us at (248) 487-1887 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation.
Do I need a lawyer, or can I handle the claim on my own?
You can technically handle a claim yourself, and for very minor property-only claims, that's often reasonable. For anything involving injuries, the calculation changes. Insurance companies have adjusters and lawyers whose job is to pay you as little as possible, and they know most people don't understand what they're actually owed. Studies consistently show that represented claimants recover significantly more than unrepresented ones, even after attorney fees. Read more on why it pays to bring in counsel in our post on 6 reasons to contact an auto accident attorney. The free consultation costs you nothing and gives you an honest answer about whether hiring counsel makes sense in your specific situation.
Related Practice Areas
Bashore Green Law Group represents clients across four practice areas. If your matter falls outside personal injury, we may still be able to help:
Medical Provider Representation
For doctors, clinics, and healthcare providers navigating insurance disputes
Get in Touch With Our Team
Our Address
17 S Saginaw St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Phone Number
(248) 487-1887