Detroit Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Detroit Motorcycle Accident

Detroit Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Motorcycle riders face disproportionate injury risk in Detroit traffic and a complex Michigan no-fault landscape that limits PIP for motorcyclists in critical ways. Attorney Manny Chahal handles serious motorcycle injury and wrongful death cases involving Detroit riders — clarifying coverage priority, pursuing third-party recovery, and preserving evidence before insurers shut it down.

Recent Result: $2.135 million Wayne County jury verdict and $1.1 million personal injury settlement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Cases We Handle

Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters.

Lane-Change & Left-Turn Crashes

Driver-failed-to-yield collisions — the most common motorcycle crash scenario in Detroit.

Hit-and-Run Riders

Recovery through assigned-claims facility (MACP) and uninsured motorist coverage.

Catastrophic Road Rash & TBI

Severe lacerations, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, and amputation cases.

Defective Helmet / Equipment

Products liability claims against helmet, brake, and motorcycle component manufacturers.

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claims under MCL 600.2922 for fatal motorcycle collisions.

Pothole & Road Defect

Government tort claims under Michigan’s highway exception, with strict notice deadlines.

Michigan Law Driving Your Claim

The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.

MCL 500.3103Motorcycle PIP coverage rules — different from automobile PIP under Michigan no-fault.
MCL 500.3114Priority of insurers when motorcycle is involved with a motor vehicle.
MCL 500.3135Threshold injury for non-economic damages.
MCL 600.5805Three-year statute of limitations.
MCL 691.1402Highway exception to governmental immunity for road defects.
MCL 257.658Michigan motorcycle helmet law (modified universal).

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Michigan no-fault PIP cover motorcyclists?

Only when a motorcycle is involved with a motor vehicle (typically a four-wheeled vehicle). Single-vehicle motorcycle crashes are not covered by no-fault PIP — careful coverage analysis is essential.

Can I recover non-economic damages?

Yes, if the threshold injury standard is met under MCL 500.3135 — death, permanent serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of body function.

What if I wasn’t wearing a helmet?

Michigan allows motorcyclists 21+ to ride without a helmet under certain conditions. Helmet status may impact damages allocation but does not bar recovery.

How long do I have to file?

Generally three years under MCL 600.5805. Government claims for road defects require notice within 120 days.

Hurt in a Detroit Motorcycle Crash?

Time-sensitive deadlines apply. Free, confidential case review. No fee unless we recover.

Call 1-844-624-2425 Free Case Review

Related Practice Areas

Detroit Car Accident Personal Injury No-Fault Insurance