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Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer
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You were seriously injured in an accident in Michigan. Someone else caused it. And the insurance company has already called.
Every statement you make without legal guidance and every day you wait without representation directly affects what you can recover. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize your claim from the very first conversation. They may ask for recorded statements, push early settlement offers, and rely on the fact that most injured people do not yet know the full value of their case.
Harris Altman, PC, handles the full scope of a Michigan personal injury claim. Our attorneys pursue your no-fault personal injury protection (PIP) benefits through your own insurer while building the third-party pain and suffering case against the party who caused your injuries. We have recovered millions for clients across Metro Detroit and throughout the lower peninsula, and we file lawsuits on cases other firms would settle or pass on. Call 248-540-3100 for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Harris Altman, PC, Is the Right Choice for Your Michigan Personal Injury Case
Choosing a personal injury law firm in Michigan is one of the most consequential decisions you will make after a serious injury. You need attorneys who have handled cases like yours, who answer when you call, and who will take your case to court if the insurance company refuses to pay fairly.
Harris Altman, PC, built its practice in Bingham Farms on that commitment. Our personal injury attorneys handle both sides of every Michigan injury claim, from no-fault PIP benefits to third-party liability, and we take cases that other firms decline. We use proprietary technology to move cases forward efficiently, and every client has direct access to their attorney and our staff throughout the process.
Award-Winning Personal Injury Attorneys Fighting for Your Rights
The attorneys at Harris Altman, PC, bring recognized trial experience to every case. Each member of our team has earned peer-reviewed recognition for their work on behalf of injured clients across Michigan.
Bradley B. Harris holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating available, and has been named to Michigan’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers (2012–present). Brad has secured million-dollar recoveries for clients, including trucking accident settlements and traumatic brain injury cases.
Brett D. Altman earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the Wharton Business School. He has been named a Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyer by the American Society of Legal Advocates and is licensed in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
Millions Recovered for Personal Injury Victims Throughout Michigan
Our case results reflect what happens when experienced personal injury attorneys in Michigan fight on behalf of their clients. Harris Altman, PC, has recovered $2.95 million after a motorcycle accident that resulted in a leg amputation, $3.8 million in a negligence claim, and $1.68 million following a fatal auto accident involving a fractured pelvis.
These recoveries span car accidents, trucking crashes, premises liability incidents, and other serious injury cases across Michigan. Each one represents a client who trusted our firm to handle every part of their claim.
Client Testimonials
“Attorney Brad Harris is Great!!! His entire Team is Excellent!!! They go above and beyond to defend you and get you what you deserve. I was hit by another vehicle back in 2021. Although, I had full coverage my insurance was refusing to pay. Mr. Altman put in place a new insurance to take care of my case. I really loved the way my case was handled and the care of my treatments that I may need in the future. Even after my case was resolved Mr. Altman called to ensure all was well. Greatly appreciated. I highly recommend this attorney and his law firm. I stand by my decision of having chosen Harris Altman. Thank you!!!” — Cynthia G.
“My experience with the Harris Altman law firm was nothing short of exceptional. Brad Harris and his team were the only law firm out of several that i called that would take my personal injury case, and I was not disappointed. Everyone was kind, knowledgeable & answered every question openly in a timely matter. If you want a law firm that will do everything to ensure you receive what you’re entitled to don’t hesitate to reach out to this wonderful law firm. I can’t thank Brad Harris enough.” — Amber M.
“Very satisfied with the way my case was handled. Thank you for being persistent, kind and understanding in this matter. I will definitely pass your card to others that need you. I can’t thank you enough for the results it made a great positive change in my life.” — Vincenta D.
Meet Our Personal Injury Lawyers
When you call Harris Altman, PC, you speak directly with your attorney and our staff. You are not passed to a paralegal or placed on a waitlist. Our team communicates with every client throughout the case, providing updates and answering questions as they come up.
Our personal injury lawyers bring decades of combined trial experience and a shared focus on one goal: recovering the full compensation our clients are owed. Every attorney on our team handles personal injury cases exclusively, and that focus informs every decision we make on your behalf.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle Throughout Michigan
Harris Altman, PC, represents clients across Michigan’s lower peninsula who have been seriously injured through someone else’s negligence. Whether you were hurt in a collision, on someone’s property, or by an animal, our personal injury attorneys have the experience to handle your claim.
Our practice areas include:
- Car accidents, including rear-end collisions, intersection crashes, and highway pileups
- Motorcycle accidents resulting in severe road rash, fractures, and traumatic brain injuries
- Trucking accidents involving commercial vehicles, 18-wheelers, and delivery trucks, including crashes caused by driver fatigue
- Slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe property conditions
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Pedestrian accidents
- Uber and Lyft rideshare accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Bus accidents
- Premises liability claims
- No-fault insurance disputes when your own insurer denies or delays PIP benefits
Every case begins with a free consultation where we evaluate the facts of your situation and explain your legal options.
Steps to Take After a Personal Injury Incident in Michigan
The first hours and days after a serious injury are disorienting. You are in pain, unsure of what to do next, and the phone calls from insurance companies have already started. What you do right now directly affects what you can recover later.
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor. Conditions like traumatic brain injuries and whiplash do not always show symptoms right away, and prompt treatment creates the medical record that forms the foundation of your claim.
- Document the scene if you are able. Photograph damage, hazardous conditions, and visible injuries. Collect witness contact information and the police report number.
- Report the incident. File a police report for car accidents or notify the property owner for slip-and-falls. An official report creates an independent record that cannot be disputed.
- Preserve all evidence, including medical bills, treatment records, prescription receipts, and damaged clothing or personal property.
- Talk to a Michigan personal injury attorney before giving any recorded statement to an insurance adjuster. Adjusters may use your own words to reduce what you recover.
- Do not accept any settlement offer or sign any release without legal review. Once you sign, you lose the right to pursue additional compensation.
What Insurance Companies Do After You Are Injured and Why It Matters
You may be surprised at how quickly the phone starts ringing after an accident. That speed is intentional. Insurance companies have a financial incentive to close your claim as fast and as cheaply as possible, and the process typically begins from the first call.
How Adjusters Work to Minimize Michigan Personal Injury Claims
Insurance adjusters often contact injured people before they have spoken with an attorney. They may request recorded statements, ask for broad medical authorizations, and present settlement offers that sound reasonable but fall far short of the claim’s full value.
Two different adjusters may reach out to you. Your own no-fault PIP adjuster handles your medical and wage loss benefits through your policy. The at-fault party’s liability adjuster evaluates your pain and suffering claim and has every incentive to pay as little as possible.
Both conversations carry risk if you do not have legal counsel guiding the process. If you are wondering whether you need a personal injury lawyer in Michigan, the answer is almost always yes when an adjuster is already calling.
Why Acting Early Protects the Value of Your Case
Evidence does not wait for you to be ready. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witness memories fade. Accident reconstruction becomes more difficult with every passing week.
Michigan law gives you three years to file most personal injury lawsuits. But that does not mean every part of your case follows the same deadline. In Michigan car accident cases, no-fault benefit claims can involve much shorter notice and filing requirements. Waiting to hire an attorney, even if you think you are still within the general time limit, gives the insurance company time to build its case. The strongest claims are the ones where an attorney is involved from the beginning, preserving evidence and managing every communication before the insurer can use your words against you.
Key Michigan Personal Injury Laws That Affect Your Case
Two Michigan statutes directly shape what you can recover and how long you have to pursue your claim. Understanding both helps you see why acting with an experienced personal injury attorney in Michigan matters.
Michigan’s Three-Year Statute of Limitations
The Michigan personal injury statute of limitations gives you three years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit under MCL 600.5805. Miss that deadline and the court will almost certainly dismiss your case, regardless of how severe your injuries are or how clear the other party’s fault was.
Some injury claims follow different timing rules. Medical malpractice and wrongful death cases can involve separate deadlines and added rules that depend on the facts. If you are unsure which deadline applies to your situation, a Michigan personal injury attorney can evaluate your claim during a free consultation.
How Comparative Negligence Affects Your Recovery
Michigan follows a modified comparative fault rule under MCL 600.2959. If you are found partially at fault for the accident, the court reduces your award by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you may not be able to recover non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
Insurance adjusters know this rule well. One of the first things a liability adjuster will try to establish is that you share blame for the accident. Every statement you make without legal counsel can be used to support that argument.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Michigan Personal Injury
A serious injury reaches into every part of your life, from your ability to work to the way you spend time with your family. The answer to what your case might be worth depends on two broad categories of recoverable damages under Michigan personal injury law.
Economic Damages: Medical Bills, Lost Wages, and Future Care Costs
Economic damages cover the financial losses you can document. These include past and future medical expenses, hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, prescription costs, and any ongoing care your injuries require.
Lost wages are a significant part of many personal injury claims. If your injuries kept you from working, you can recover lost income, bonuses, commissions, and missed career opportunities. Michigan’s no-fault law separately covers wage loss at up to 85% of your gross income for up to three years through your PIP benefits. Future earning capacity is also recoverable when injuries permanently limit what you can earn.
Non-Economic Damages: Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Non-economic damages compensate for the harm that does not come with a receipt. Physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of activities you once loved, loss of consortium with your spouse, and permanent disfigurement or scarring all fall into this category.
Michigan law permits exemplary damages in limited cases involving malicious or egregious conduct. The amount of Michigan personal injury compensation you recover for non-economic losses depends significantly on your attorney’s willingness and ability to litigate the claim fully rather than accept an early, low offer.
How Michigan’s No-Fault Law Affects Your Personal Injury Claim
If you were injured in a car accident in Michigan, you may be dealing with two separate claims at the same time. Michigan’s no-fault system requires drivers to carry personal injury protection, or PIP, coverage through their own auto insurance policy.
After a crash, your own insurer may be responsible for benefits such as medical expenses, wage loss, and replacement services regardless of who caused the accident. But the medical benefits available can depend on the PIP coverage selected under the policy, and insurers often deny, delay, or underpay valid claims.
That is where legal guidance matters. A no-fault insurance dispute attorney can step in, protect your rights, and pursue the benefits you are entitled to recover.
If your injuries meet Michigan’s serious impairment threshold, you can also file a third-party claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering. Harris Altman, PC, handles both the PIP benefits claim and the third-party liability case at the same time, so nothing falls through the cracks. Many Michigan personal injury law firms only handle one side. We handle both.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Michigan Personal Injury Lawyer Before It Is Too Late
The insurance company is already working on your claim. Every day without legal representation is a day they use to reduce what you recover.
Harris Altman, PC, represents injured people throughout Michigan. Call 248-540-3100 for a free consultation or reach us through our contact form.
