Michigan Residents Injured In Out Of State Accidents

Michigan auto accident attorneys are frequently asked what happens when a resident of Michigan is injured in an out of state accident.  

If you are a Michigan resident and are injured in an auto accident in another state, you are still entitled to Michigan No-Fault Benefits, with some exceptions. If a car accident occurs in another state, a Michigan resident may elect to receive Michigan no fault first party benefits. Or, if the state where the auto accident took place is a pure tort state, the injured accident victim may choose to claim medical bills and wage loss in a lawsuit against the negligent out of state driver.

The next question posed to the auto accident lawyer is “which option should the Michigan resident choose when injured in an out of state accident?”.

Due to the generous nature of Michigan first party no fault law, including the right to lifetime medical coverage for all auto accident related injuries, most Michigan residents should normally choose to receive Michigan no fault benefits even when the car accident occurs out of state. Every state has different laws and statute of limitations that apply so it is strongly encouraged that injured victims discuss their out of state accident case with an experienced Michigan auto accident attorney.  

If you live in Michigan but suffered car accident injuries outside of Michigan, contact a specialized car accident lawyer who can advise you of your options at 800-777-0028, with no fee or obligation.