Detroit Car Accident Lawyer
Hurt in a Detroit car accident? Attorney Manny Chahal represents drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists injured in collisions across Detroit, Wayne County, and the surrounding metro region — including I-94, I-75, the Lodge Freeway, M-10, and Detroit’s busiest surface streets. Trial-ready representation backed by a $2.135 million Wayne County jury verdict.
Cases We Handle
Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters in this region.
Rear-End Collisions
Whiplash, soft-tissue, and spinal injuries from rear impacts on Detroit freeways and surface roads.
Intersection Crashes
T-bone, left-turn, and red-light collisions in heavily traveled Detroit intersections.
Hit-and-Run
Recovery through Michigan’s assigned-claims facility and uninsured motorist coverage when the at-fault driver flees.
Drunk & Distracted Driving
Impaired and distracted-driving claims, including punitive case theories and forensic phone-record review.
Rideshare Accidents
Uber and Lyft passenger and third-party claims, including coverage stack analysis under Michigan no-fault.
Catastrophic Injury
Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and wrongful death from major collisions.
Michigan Law Driving Your Claim
The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a Detroit car accident claim?
Generally three years from the date of the crash for a third-party negligence claim under MCL 600.5805. PIP no-fault benefits require notice within one year under MCL 500.3145. Other deadlines may apply — confirm with counsel before relying on any timeline.
Do I need to file with my own insurance even if I wasn’t at fault?
Yes. Under Michigan no-fault, your own auto insurer pays your PIP medical and wage loss benefits regardless of fault. A separate third-party claim against the at-fault driver is filed for non-economic damages if the threshold injury standard is met.
What if the other driver was uninsured?
You may have a claim under your uninsured motorist (UM) coverage and PIP benefits remain available through the assigned-claims facility (MACP) when no priority insurer exists.
Can I still recover if I was partially at fault?
Yes — Michigan applies modified comparative fault. Your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover non-economic damages but may still recover economic damages.
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