If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident in Detroit, MI, hiring an experienced lawyer near you right away is the key to winning your case and recovering maximum compensation quickly for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other economic and noneconomic damages.
Motorcycles make up only about 3% of all vehicles on the road, yet they are involved in 15% of all crash-related fatalities in the U.S. each year. In other words, riding motorcycles is dangerous, especially in a heavy-traffic city like Detroit.
If you or a family member was involved in a crash in Detroit, MI, hiring an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer right away can make all the difference in the size and speed of your ultimate settlement. Hiring a lawyer quickly will allow the lawyer to protect your legal rights, gather key evidence, determine liability, calculate your damages, and negotiate a maximum settlement. But don’t rush your decision. You need to find an experienced attorney who specializes exclusively in motor vehicle crashes, has a track record of success and a reputation for taking cases to trial if the insurance company doesn’t make a full and fair settlement offer, and is known for treating clients with care and compassion.
Michigan Auto Law is the state’s largest and most successful law firm specializing exclusively in motor vehicle crashes. For 50 years we have been fighting and winning for crash victims and their families, and our results are unparalleled. We are respected by insurance companies who know we will take a case to trial if they don’t make a full and fair settlement offer.
Our attorneys have consistently been named by independent third-party attorney review organizations as being among the “Best Lawyers” and “Best Law Firms” in America. We have more attorneys ranked as “Super Lawyers” than any other Michigan personal injury law firm, including two attorneys ranked among Michigan’s top 50 lawyers in the state, in a review of over 60,000 Michigan attorneys of all areas of legal practice.
If you or a family member was injured in a motorcycle accident in Detroit, MI, call one of our experienced lawyers now at (800) 968-1001 for a free, no-cost, no-obligation consultation. Let us fight for you and your family and get you the best possible settlement in the least amount of time!
How dangerous are motorbikes?
Even though motorbikes account for just over 3% of all vehicles on the road, they are involved in about 15% of all crash-related fatalities in the U.S. each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In other words, riding motorbikes is dangerous. Here are some additional statistics about the danger of motorbikes:
Fatal motorbike crash stats:
- In 2022, 6,218 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S., the highest number in one year since 1975. (NHTSA)
- In 2022, “the fatality rate for motorcyclists” in the U.S. was “22 times the passenger car occupant fatality rate” and “36 times the fatality rate for light-truck occupants” (based on vehicle miles traveled). (NHTSA)
- More than half of all fatal crashes involve collisions between motorbikes and other vehicles such as cars and trucks. (NHTSA)
Causes of motorbike crashes:
- 77% of fatal motorbike/passenger vehicle crashes involve a car or truck striking the motorcyclist head-on, while 6% involve a car or truck rear-ending the motorbike. (NHTSA)
- 44% of fatal motorbike/passenger vehicle crashes involve a car or truck turning left while the motorbike was “going straight, passing, or overtaking other vehicles.” (NHTSA)
- In 2022, 35% of motorbike riders involved in fatal motorbike/passenger vehicle crashes were speeding, compared to only 22% of passenger car drivers, 15% of light-truck drivers, and 6% of large truck drivers. (NHTSA)
- In 2022, 29% of the motorcyclists killed in collisions with passenger vehicles in the U.S. were alcohol-impaired with a BAC of .08 g/dL or higher (NHTSA), compared to 42% in single-vehicle motorbike crashes, and 20% in multiple-vehicle crashes. (NHTSA)
Impact of helmets:
- Helmets are 37% and 41% effective when it comes to preventing fatal injuries to motorbike drivers and their passengers, respectively. (National Safety Council). In other words, for every 100 motorcyclists killed in crashes, 37 drivers and 41 passengers would have survived had they been wearing helmets.
- Helmets saved an estimated 1,872 motorcyclists in 2017 (the most current year for which data is available) and could have saved another 749 if they had been wearing helmets. (NHTSA)
Michigan motorbike crashes:
- Between 2014 and 2023, motorcycle accidents in Michigan have increased by 7.7%, from 2,934 to 3,161, while fatal crashes have increased more than 57.2% over the same time period, from 110 to 173. (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
- In 2023, Michigan motorcyclists were 21 times more likely than passenger-vehicle occupants to die in a car crash (based on vehicle miles traveled). (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
- Of the motorbike riders killed in 2023, 82.4% “were reported by police as ‘going straight ahead’ just prior to the crash.” (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
- Almost 30% (29.1%) of motorcyclist fatalities in Michigan in 2023 “were the result of a had-been-drinking crash.” (Michigan Traffic Crash Facts)
When should you get a lawyer for a motorcycle accident in Detroit?
You should get a motorcycle accident lawyer near you as soon as possible after your crash in Detroit, MI. These types of cases are complicated, so the sooner you hire an experienced attorney the more likely you will be able to settle your case quickly and for the largest possible amount. A skilled attorney will protect your legal rights and your ultimate settlement by conducting a full investigation of the crash, gathering key evidence, determining liability, calculating your damages, negotiating with the insurance company, and, if necessary, taking your case to trial.
How to find the best Detroit motorcycle accident lawyer near you for your case
When choosing a lawyer/law firm near you to handle your Detroit motorcycle accident case, look for the following attributes:
- Experience – How many Detroit motorcycle accident cases has the lawyer law/firm handled?
- Specialization – Does the lawyer/law firm specialize exclusively in this area of law (meaning they focus their entire practice on this specific specialty)?
- Track record – How many million-dollar settlements and verdicts has the lawyer/law firm achieved?
- Respect – Do insurance companies, adjusters, and defense lawyers know that the lawyer/law firm will take a case to trial if they don’t receive a full and fair offer?
- Reputation – How many 5-star reviews does the lawyer/law firm have? How many awards has the lawyer/law firm received from independent organizations? What do people say?
Why should I hire an attorney from Michigan Auto Law?
When you hire a Detroit motorcycle accident lawyer from Michigan Auto Law, you are getting a legal team that Michigan Lawyers Weekly called “the best in the business.”
Here’s why you should hire a Michigan Auto Law lawyer to handle your Detroit, MI motorcycle accident case:
- Experience – Our lawyers have been handling motorcycle accident cases in Detroit, MI for more than 50 years
- Specialization – Every one of our attorneys specializes exclusively in motor vehicle crashes
- Success – We have won more million-dollar settlements and verdicts than any other lawyer or law firm claiming to specialize in this area of law.
- Credibility – Insurance companies and their adjusters and defense attorneys know we will go to trial if a full and fair settlement offer is not made
- 5-star reviews – We have more than 2,500 5-star reviews praising our results and our client-focused approach
- Awards – Our attorneys are the most awarded in Michigan. We are grateful for all of the accolades we receive. We consider them a reflection of the hard work we put forth for our clients every day.
One of the secrets to our success is that we do it “the right way.” We intentionally take fewer cases so that we can pour ourselves into our clients and their families. If you want the best motorcycle accident lawyers in the business to handle your Detroit, MI crash case, call us today.
How can a motorcycle accident lawyer from Michigan Auto Law help me win my Detroit, MI crash case?
Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers take the following actions to build your Detroit, MI crash case and get you the best possible settlement in the shortest possible amount of time:
- Ensure you are receiving all of the no-fault benefits you’re entitled to from your own insurance provider
- Take over all communications with the insurance company and protect your legal rights
- Conduct an immediate and thorough investigation of the crash
- Quickly gather and preserve evidence that will be critical to your case
- Determine the liability of everyone involved in the crash
- Assess and calculate your damages
- File your lawsuit against the at-fault party or parties
- Handle all settlement negotiations
- Take your case to trial if necessary
How can a lawyer help after a fatal motorcycle accident in Detroit, MI?
If you lost a family member in a fatal motorcycle accident in Detroit, MI, you and other surviving family members may be able to hire a lawyer and file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking emotional peace and financial justice for their loss. (MCL 600.2922(6)). The personal representative (PR) of your family member’s estate has three (3) years from the date of the fatal crash to file this type of action (MCL 600.58052(2)). And once the lawsuit is filed, the PR has 30 days to provide all surviving family members with a copy. These family members then have 60 days to provide the estate’s attorney with details about any claim they may have for damages.
Recoverable damages in a wrongful death case include:
- Pain and suffering (of both the family member who was killed and surviving family members)
- Loss of your family member’s financial support (including his or her future income)
- Loss of your family member’s society and companionship
- Loss of household services
- Medical, funeral, and burial expenses incurred
How much does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost in Detroit, MI?
In Detroit, MI, a motorcycle accident lawyer doesn’t cost you anything unless they win your case. A one-third (1/3) contingency fee is the fee arrangement that most personal injury attorneys will charge in Michigan. An attorney cannot charge a contingency fee in excess of 1/3 or 33%.
At Michigan Auto Law, we will never ask you to pay any attorney fees unless and until we win your case. You do not pay anything up front or out-of-pocket. Our attorneys are paid at the end of the case and only if a recovery is made for you first.
On top of that, you and each and every one of our clients will get our 100% client satisfaction guarantee.
There is no risk in hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer for your Detroit, MI crash case from Michigan Auto Law.