Michigan’s No-Fault law is one of the most complicated in the country — and insurance companies count on you not understanding it. Here’s how your benefits work, when you can sue, and how we help you get every dollar you’re owed.
Every driver in Michigan is required to carry No-Fault auto insurance. After a crash, your own insurance company pays for your medical care and certain other expenses through Personal Injury Protection (PIP) — no matter who caused the accident. In exchange, your ability to sue the at-fault driver is limited to specific situations. Since Michigan’s 2019 No-Fault reforms, drivers also choose their level of PIP medical coverage, which makes understanding your policy more important than ever.
Depending on your policy, PIP benefits can include:
Since the 2019 reforms, Michigan drivers select how much PIP medical coverage to carry. Your options generally include:
Choosing a lower limit lowers your premium but can leave you exposed if you’re seriously hurt. If you’re unsure what you selected — or whether it’s enough — we can help you review it.
No-Fault limits when you can file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the crash, but you are not without options. You can pursue a claim for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages when the crash causes a serious impairment of an important body function, permanent serious disfigurement, or death. You may also recover a limited amount for vehicle damage from the at-fault driver through Michigan’s mini-tort law. Whether your injuries meet the legal threshold is often disputed by insurers — and it’s one of the most important questions in your case.
Michigan’s deadlines are strict, and missing one can bar your claim entirely:
PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection. It’s the part of your Michigan No-Fault policy that pays your medical bills, a portion of your lost wages, and certain other expenses after a crash — regardless of who caused it.
Not entirely. While No-Fault limits lawsuits, you can still sue the at-fault driver for pain and suffering if your injuries meet the legal threshold — a serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement, or death. You can also recover limited vehicle-damage costs through the mini-tort.
It happens often. Insurers delay, underpay, and deny valid claims. You have the right to challenge a denial, and an experienced attorney can pursue the benefits you’re owed — including through litigation if necessary.
It depends on your health insurance, your finances, and your tolerance for risk. Unlimited coverage offers the most protection, while lower limits reduce your premium but can leave you exposed after a serious injury. We can’t choose for you, but we can explain the trade-offs.
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