Kajy Law Firm handles car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases across Michigan. It is all we do.
5,000+ Cases Won | $100M Recovered | 150+ Years of Combined Experience | No Fee Unless We Win
After being injured in a car accident caused by a negligent driver, you should not have to spend your recovery chasing insurance adjusters for answers, worrying about missed work and medical bills, or wondering if settlement offers are enough to cover your losses.
Kajy Law Firm helps injured drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and families throughout Michigan stand up to insurance companies with evidence-backed claims. If that's still not enough to secure the compensation you need, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
Our Michigan car accident lawyers investigate all liable parties, identify available insurance, pursue no-fault benefits, document your injuries, and deal directly with the insurers. We keep your case moving and keep you informed.
Call 248-702-6641 for a free case review. We can meet at our office, your home, the hospital, or another location that works for you.
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Table of contents
- Why Do I Need a Michigan Car Accident Lawyer?
- Kajy Law Handles Michigan Car Accident Claims From Investigation Through Lawsuit
- What Compensation May Be Available After a Michigan Car Accident?
- Michigan No-Fault Benefits Can Pay Bills While the Injury Claim Develops
- Can You Sue the Driver Who Caused Your Michigan Car Accident?
- Strong Evidence Connects the Crash to Your Injuries and Losses
- How Long Do You Have to File a Michigan Car Accident Lawsuit?
- Why Michigan Drivers Choose Kajy Law Firm for Car Accident Cases
- Do Our Car Accident Lawyers Handle Claims Across Michigan?
- Michigan Car Accident Lawyer FAQs
- Put Kajy Law’s Michigan Car Accident Team to Work for You
Why Do I Need a Michigan Car Accident Lawyer?
A Michigan car accident lawyer protects the value of your claim by gathering evidence, handling insurance communications, calculating your losses, and preparing your case for court. This lets you focus your time and energy on your recovery while your legal team handles deadlines, coverage disputes, and negotiations.
Studies show that representation also changes the outcome. Forbes reports that 91% of represented collision victims received compensation, compared with 51% of people without a lawyer. Represented claimants also recovered nearly three times more money than those who handled their own claims, even after paying attorney fees.
Our attorneys look for missing coverage, preserve evidence, speak with witnesses, track medical and wage losses, and build a record the insurer must address. If the offer does not reflect the evidence, we can file a lawsuit and prepare for trial.
Kajy Law Handles Michigan Car Accident Claims From Investigation Through Lawsuit
Our car accident lawyers in Michigan handle the entire claim, from the first insurance notices through car accident settlement or trial. We coordinate the claim so that an unpaid PIP bill, missing video, disputed injury, or premature offer does not weaken your position.
We represent people injured in rear-end, intersection, head-on, hit-and-run, rideshare, distracted-driving, drunk-driving, and multi-vehicle crashes. We also handle passenger and pedestrian claims, including cases with no household auto policy.
The work usually includes:
- Investigating how the collision happened and who may be responsible
- Identifying no-fault, liability, uninsured motorist, and other available coverage
- Documenting medical needs, wage loss, household help, and long-term limitations
- Preparing a settlement demand supported by records and evidence
- Filing a lawsuit when negotiation does not produce a fair resolution
Our team of Michigan car accident attorneys determines which insurer should pay and when a claim should become a lawsuit by reviewing the evidence, policies, and deadlines.
What Compensation May Be Available After a Michigan Car Accident?
A Michigan car accident claim may involve benefits from an applicable no-fault policy and a separate claim against the driver who caused the crash. These claims pay different losses, and one does not replace the other. Here’s a breakdown of how these policies generally work and how they may affect your claim.
| Source of recovery | What it may pay | Why legal review helps |
|---|---|---|
| No-fault PIP benefits | Medical care up to the selected PIP medical limit, wage loss, replacement services, and certain other accident-related expenses | The correct insurer, coverage level, documentation, and deadlines can all become disputed |
| Claim against the at-fault driver | Pain and suffering, excess medical expenses, excess wage loss, reduced future earning ability, and other proven losses | Michigan requires qualifying injuries for pain-and-suffering damages, and the evidence must support both fault and harm |
| Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage | Losses caused by a driver with no insurance or too little coverage | This optional coverage depends heavily on the policy language and notice requirements |
| Wrongful death claim | Financial losses and the loss of care, support, society, and companionship after a fatal crash | The estate, eligible family members, insurance coverage, and court approval may affect the claim |
We use medical opinions, employment records, bills, and testimony to show both current losses and reasonably expected future costs.
Michigan No-Fault Benefits Can Pay Bills While the Injury Claim Develops
Michigan no-fault insurance may pay accident-related medical expenses, a portion of lost income, replacement services, and other qualifying benefits without requiring you to prove that another driver caused the crash. The amount available for medical care depends on the PIP coverage selected for the policy.
The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services explains current PIP medical coverage choices, from unlimited coverage to limited options and qualified opt-outs. We review the actual policies instead of assuming the insurer on the damaged vehicle owes every benefit.
We address delayed benefits, coordinate records, and explain how Michigan no-fault PIP benefits work alongside a claim against the negligent driver. This may protect your medical care and household finances while the injury case develops.
Can You Sue the Driver Who Caused Your Michigan Car Accident?
You may sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering after a car accident when the crash caused death, permanent serious disfigurement, or a serious impairment of body function. In plain language, that third category generally requires an injury that can be medically shown, affects an important body function, and changes how you live your normal life.
Michigan’s serious-injury threshold for motor vehicle claims does not require complete disability. The comparison looks at your life before and after the injury, including work, mobility, sleep, family responsibilities, and recreation.
Fault also affects recovery. Michigan’s comparative-fault rule generally reduces damages by the injured person’s share of responsibility and may bar noneconomic damages when that share exceeds 50%. Our lawyers build the liability evidence early so that unsupported blame does not control the claim or unfairly reduce your compensation.
Strong Evidence Connects the Crash to Your Injuries and Losses
A successful car accident lawsuit needs evidence that shows what happened, who caused it, and how the common car accident injuries changed your life. Our attorneys gather and organize that proof before records disappear or memories fade.
Depending on the collision, useful evidence may include:
- Police reports, photographs, video, witness accounts, and vehicle damage
- Event data, phone records, repair records, and accident reconstruction, when needed
- Medical records linking the diagnosis and treatment to the crash
- Wage records, tax documents, work restrictions, and employment testimony
- A clear record of pain, limitations, household help, and future medical needs
We request technical records, locate witnesses, and build the claim around reliable proof rather than an adjuster’s early assumptions.
Talk with our team before important evidence is lost. Call 248-702-6641 for a free consultation. No pressure. No obligation. And no fee unless we win.
How Long Do You Have to File a Michigan Car Accident Lawsuit?
Many Michigan car accident injury lawsuits must be filed within three years after the crash. However, no-fault claims have separate timing rules, and insurance policies may require notice much sooner. Waiting can reduce benefits even when the general lawsuit deadline has not expired.
Michigan’s general personal injury statute of limitations provides a three-year period for many injury and property-damage lawsuits. Different rules may apply to government vehicles, minors, wrongful death, or insurance-contract claims.
For PIP benefits, written notice generally must reach the proper insurer within one year. The PIP limitation and one-year-back rules may also restrict older unpaid losses. Early review helps protect the shortest applicable deadline.
Why Michigan Drivers Choose Kajy Law Firm for Car Accident Cases
Kajy Law Firm focuses entirely on car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases. Clients receive a team built around Michigan no-fault claims, insurance disputes, settlement preparation, and litigation.
Leadership Grounded in Michigan Accident Law
Founder and managing attorney Lawrence A. Kajy graduated from Wayne State University and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. He has been selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and Super Lawyers Rising Stars and has written about Michigan no-fault law.
Today, Kajy Law Firm includes 10 attorneys and more than 35 legal professionals. Our team focuses exclusively on motor vehicle accident claims involving cars, commercial trucks, and motorcycles, giving clients access to attorneys and support staff who work with Michigan insurance issues, serious injuries, and accident-related claims every day.
A Dedicated Team, Not a Single Overloaded Attorney
Kajy Law uses teams of attorneys, paralegals, case managers, and legal assistants. We track records, deadlines, treatment, insurer responses, and the work needed to move your case forward.
Results Built Through Preparation
Kajy Law Firm combines an exclusive focus on motor vehicle accident cases with nationally recognized trial credentials and a record of substantial recoveries for injured people across Michigan.
We have earned recognition from organizations including the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and The National Trial Lawyers, but the clearest proof comes from the cases we have resolved.
Examples from our Michigan accident settlements include:
- $2,517,178.28 for a T-bone collision that caused emergency labor
- $2,200,000 for a driver sustaining injuries after getting rear-ended by a semi-truck
- $1,250,000 for injuries caused by a driver who ran a red light
- $635,000 for an intersection crash involving ankle fractures and pregnancy complications
- $457,308 for injuries caused by a driver making a U-turn
These results reflect the value of building each case carefully, documenting the full impact of the injuries, and pushing back when an insurer undervalues what a client has lost. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Communication Clients Notice
Our clients consistently praise the responsiveness, personal attention, and clear communication they receive from our team. Many client testimonials and hundreds of Google reviews and ratings reflect the standard we work to maintain: you should know what is happening with your case and feel supported from the first call through the final resolution.
“Amazing law firm. Great communication. My team always kept me up to date.” — J. S.
“Communication was excellent and I felt well cared for throughout the process.” — W. L.
Do Our Car Accident Lawyers Handle Claims Across Michigan?
Yes. Kajy Law Firm represents car accident victims throughout Michigan, with a strong presence in Detroit and the surrounding communities of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. We also handle cases in other parts of the state when the claim fits our motor vehicle focus.
Our lawyers handle car accident claims in Detroit and crashes in communities such as Dearborn, Southfield, Warren, Oak Park, and Hazel Park. Local familiarity helps when locating video, witnesses, records, and the proper Michigan court.
Every case receives the same focused approach: identify coverage, preserve evidence, document the harm, and prepare for settlement or trial.
Michigan Car Accident Lawyer FAQs
How much does it cost to hire Kajy Law Firm?
Kajy Law Firm handles car accident cases on a contingency fee. You do not pay an attorney fee upfront, and there is no fee unless we recover compensation for you. We explain the agreement and case expenses before representation begins so that you know how payment works.
Can Kajy Law meet me if I cannot travel to the office?
Yes. Our team can meet you at home, at the hospital, or at another location that works for your condition and schedule. Phone and remote consultations are also available. A serious injury should not prevent you from getting answers about your insurance claim and possible lawsuit.
Can I hire a Michigan car accident attorney if I was a passenger?
Yes. An injured passenger may pursue PIP benefits and may also have a claim against one or more drivers who caused the crash. The correct insurance source depends on household policies, vehicle ownership, and other facts. Our attorneys review the coverage rather than assume the driver’s insurer pays everything.
What if the driver who hit me was uninsured or left the scene?
You may still have options through PIP benefits, uninsured motorist coverage, collision coverage (for vehicle damage), or the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. Uninsured motorist benefits are optional and controlled by the policy language, so our lawyers review every applicable policy and the evidence proving that another vehicle caused the crash.
Will my Michigan car accident case go to trial?
Most claims resolve without a trial, but the case should still be prepared as though a jury may hear it. Careful preparation can strengthen settlement negotiations because the insurer sees that the evidence, damages, witnesses, and legal issues are ready for court if a fair agreement cannot be reached.
Should I speak with the insurance adjuster before hiring a lawyer?
You may provide basic information needed to report the crash, but a recorded statement or detailed discussion can create disputes about fault, symptoms, or prior health issues. Our Michigan car accident lawyers can take over insurer communications and present the claim through complete records rather than isolated answers.
Put Kajy Law’s Michigan Car Accident Team to Work for You
The next step is a conversation about what happened, which policies may apply, and what your injuries have cost you. Kajy Law Firm can explain your options and preserve the evidence needed for settlement or a lawsuit.
Call 248-702-6641 or use the online contact form for a free consultation with a Michigan car accident lawyer. We handle car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases throughout Michigan, and you pay no fee unless we win.