Michigan Personal Injury Attorney
Attorney Manny Chahal represents catastrophic injury and personal injury clients across Michigan — from auto and trucking collisions to premises liability, products liability, and wrongful death. Trial-tested representation backed by a $2.135 million Wayne County jury verdict and a $1.1 million personal injury settlement. No fee unless we recover for you.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle
From minor injuries to catastrophic, life-altering harm — built for the cases that matter most.
Auto & Trucking Accidents
Car crashes, semi-truck and commercial vehicle collisions, hit-and-run, rideshare, and uninsured/underinsured motorist claims.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Accidents
Pedestrian and cyclist injuries, parking-lot incidents, and crosswalk collisions — with no-fault PIP coordination.
Catastrophic Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, paralysis, severe burns, and amputation cases requiring lifetime care plans.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims under MCL 600.2922 — economic loss, loss of society and companionship, conscious pain and suffering.
Premises Liability
Slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, negligent security, inadequate maintenance, and dangerous-condition claims against property owners.
Products Liability
Defective product design, manufacturing defects, and failure-to-warn claims — including industrial equipment and consumer products under MCL 600.2959.
Medical Malpractice
Misdiagnosis, surgical error, birth injury, medication error, and failure-to-diagnose claims (subject to 2-year limitations).
Workplace & Industrial
Construction site injuries, OSHA violations, third-party negligence claims beyond workers’ comp, and industrial accident litigation.
Michigan Personal Injury Law — Critical Statutes
Foundational authorities for every Michigan personal injury claim.
What You Can Recover
Damages categories pursued in Michigan personal injury claims.
Medical Expenses
Past and future medical care, rehabilitation, attendant care, prescription costs, and assistive technology.
Lost Wages & Earning Capacity
Past wage loss, future loss of earning capacity, fringe benefits, and self-employment income.
Pain & Suffering
Non-economic damages for physical pain, mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Disfigurement & Scarring
Permanent serious disfigurement under the threshold injury standard.
Loss of Consortium
Spousal claims for loss of services, society, and companionship arising from the injury.
Wrongful Death
Funeral expenses, loss of financial support, conscious pain and suffering, and loss of society for surviving family.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to file a Michigan personal injury claim?
Generally three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805. Medical malpractice claims have a two-year limit (with a six-month “discovery” extension). No-fault PIP benefits require notice within one year. Confirm with counsel before relying on any deadline.
What is “threshold injury” under Michigan No-Fault?
To recover non-economic damages (pain & suffering) from the at-fault driver under MCL 500.3135, you must show death, permanent serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of body function — an objectively manifested impairment that affects general ability to lead a normal life.
How does comparative fault affect my recovery?
Under MCL 600.2959, your damages are reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover non-economic damages — but you may still recover economic damages.
What’s the difference between PIP benefits and a third-party claim?
PIP (Personal Injury Protection) is a no-fault first-party benefit from your own auto insurer covering medical, wage loss, and replacement services. A third-party claim is filed against the at-fault driver for non-economic damages (with threshold injury) and certain excess economic damages.
Do I owe anything if there is no recovery?
Personal injury cases are typically handled on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless there is a recovery. Costs are advanced by Attorney Manny Chahal and reimbursed from settlement or verdict.
Personal Injury Representation by Region
Attorney Manny Chahal handles personal injury matters through select co-counsel arrangements.
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