Detroit Pedestrian Accident Attorney
Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles in Detroit face life-altering injuries and a coverage analysis many drivers don’t realize exists. Even if you do not own a vehicle, Michigan no-fault provides PIP benefits to pedestrians — paid through the priority insurer or the assigned-claims facility. Attorney Manny Chahal represents pedestrian and crosswalk-collision victims throughout Detroit and Wayne County.
Cases We Handle
Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters.
Crosswalk Collisions
Right-of-way violations at marked and unmarked Detroit crosswalks.
Parking Lot Pedestrian
Collisions in commercial parking lots and structures with premises and motor-vehicle overlay.
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian
Recovery via assigned-claims facility when the at-fault driver flees.
Distracted Driving Strikes
Phone-use, infotainment, and inattentive-driving collisions with forensic record review.
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death
TBI, spinal injury, multi-system trauma, and fatal pedestrian impacts.
School Zone & Crossing Guard
Reduced-speed and yield violations in school zones with enhanced liability theories.
Michigan Law Driving Your Claim
The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t own a car. Can I still get PIP?
Yes. Michigan no-fault provides PIP to pedestrians through several priority tiers under MCL 500.3114-3115 — even when the pedestrian owns no vehicle.
What if the driver fled the scene?
You can apply for PIP through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan (MACP) and pursue uninsured motorist benefits.
Can I sue for pain and suffering?
Yes, if your injuries meet the threshold injury standard — death, permanent serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of body function under MCL 500.3135.
What if I was crossing outside a crosswalk?
Michigan applies comparative fault. Recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, but is not barred unless you are more than 50% at fault for non-economic damages.

