When you have suffered a closed head injury in an automobile crash, you will need a Michigan brain injury lawyer near you who has the experience, skill, resources and a proven track record of obtaining record-setting settlements and trial verdicts for victims of TBIs to fight for and protect you and your family.
That is exactly what you will get with the experienced attorneys at Michigan Auto Law.
Our Michigan Brain Injury Lawyers Are Specialized
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers specialize in helping people like you who have suffered a closed head injury in an automobile crash caused by an at-fault driver. We have decades of experience representing accident victims who have suffered a TBI, and our attorneys have repeatedly received the largest reported yearly settlements and trial verdicts for car accident victims with a TBI over the last thirty years in the state.
Attorney Steven Gursten is also the past-President of the American Association for Justice’s Traumatic Brain Injury Group. Steven Gursten teaches and lectures to attorneys across the country at seminars and legal programs on how to successfully litigate closed head injury cases.
Steve has received the highest recorded jury verdicts and settlements in the state for closed head injury cases, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly, including a $5.65 million trial verdict on a $500,000 settlement offer, a $4.2 million trial verdict on a $100,000 settlement offer and a $2.5 million settlement on a $250,000. In addition, our attorneys have also received 6 separate jury verdicts of a million dollars or more on insurance company settlement offers of only $0-$30,000.
Decades Of Experience Winning Closed Head Injury Cases
Our law firm is unique in that we have 50 years of experience protecting people with closed head injuries. This experience translates into real world results for the people we represent, whether it is helping them receive the attendant care and medical treatment they desperately need, or recovering record-breaking car, truck and motorcycle crash closed head injury settlements and trial verdicts for our clients.
We are proud to be the only law firm in Michigan that is recognized and endorsed by the national Brain Injury Association of America. We are also the only law firm in the state that has been invited to speak at the world renowned North American Brain Injury Society, where our attorneys have spoken on both the medical and legal tracks to some of the world’s most respected closed head injury professionals. We are also endorsed by and sit on the board of the Sarah Jane Project, which is dedicated to children with pediatric closed head injuries.
Top Reported Closed Head Injury Settlements and Verdicts in Michigan
Our success in recovering record-breaking settlements and trial verdicts for our clients with TBI means that our attorneys can often settle cases like yours faster and for significantly more money.
Known For Our Caring, Compassion, Communication
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers pride themselves on their commitment to helping clients with caring, compassion and open communication. Our reputation for the highest integrity and ethics within the legal profession means that we receive more auto accident and truck accident referrals from other attorneys in the state, including many attorneys who also practice in the area of law, than any other personal injury law firm in the state.
Respected by Attorneys and the Legal Profession
We are proud to be the most awarded personal injury law firm in the state. The legal honors and awards are nice, of course, but what truly matters to our attorneys is what these honors and awards represent. Respect, as they say, is earned, and our legal honors and awards are earned through all the hard work, dedication, caring, and results our attorneys achieve on behalf of the people we help and represent.
Our law firm has consistently been named by independent third parties and peer-review voting of other Michigan attorneys as being the best attorneys and top personal injury law firms both in the state and in the United States. We also have more attorneys ranked as “Super Lawyers” than any other personal injury law firm in the state, including two attorneys ranked among the top 50 attorneys in the state based on peer-review voting of over 65,000 attorneys in Michigan.
We Pride Ourselves On Working Hard For Our Clients
We are extremely proud of how hard our attorneys work to help our clients and their families get through what is likely one of the most difficult, emotional and stressful experiences in their lives.
We appreciate the recognition, legal honors, and awards that our attorney’s receive, but more important than the recognition is the hard work, caring and compassion that these honors reflect, and the caring that our attorneys put into helping each one of our clients to make the best medical and legal recovery possible after they were hurt in a crash.
Our Mission Is To Be The Best Michigan Brain Injury Lawyers Near You
Our mission is simple: We want to be the very best attorney for you. That means more than just working incredibly hard and marshaling all of our experience, trial skill, dedication and grit to get you the best possible settlement or trial verdict. It also means treating you – and every person we help – with dignity, respect, compassion and caring.
Let us be your brain injury lawyer. We are here to help.
What Our Michigan Brain Injury Lawyers Will Do For You
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers will handle every aspect of your car accident case so you can focus on recovery. We investigate the accident, gather medical evidence, work with experts to prove the extent of your injury, and build a compelling claim for full compensation. We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies to prevent lowball offers and, if needed, take your case to trial to protect your rights. From start to finish, we are dedicated to securing the resources you need for medical care, lost wages, and future support. Here is a detailed breakdown:
Free consultation
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers offer a free, no-obligation consultation because we believe the first step is getting to know you, your story, and your needs. During this consultation, we take the time to listen carefully to how your injury happened, how it has affected your life, and what concerns you have about the future. This isn’t just about reviewing paperwork — it’s about understanding your goals, answering your questions, and giving you a clear picture of your legal options.
By offering this free consultation, our team makes it easy for you to learn whether you have a case and how we can help, without any upfront cost or risk. It’s also a chance for you to meet our Michigan brain injury lawyers, get to know our approach, and see firsthand the care and dedication we bring to every client. From there, if you choose to move forward, we’ll be ready to begin building a strong case tailored to your needs and circumstances.
Conduct A Thorough Investigation
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers conduct a thorough investigation into the car accident to uncover exactly what happened and who is responsible. We will gather critical evidence such as police reports, crash scene photos, traffic camera footage, and black box data when available. We also work with accident reconstruction experts to piece together the mechanics of the crash and show how it caused your TBI.
Beyond proving fault, we dig into the details that strengthen your case — from interviewing witnesses to reviewing medical records that connect the accident directly to your injury. This detailed approach allows us to challenge insurance company arguments, build a strong claim for damages, and position your case for the maximum recovery under Michigan’s auto accident laws.
Work With Medical Specialists
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers work closely with top medical specialists to fully understand the impact of you or your loved our injury and to present clear, compelling evidence of how it has changed your life. We collaborate with neurologists, neuropsychologists, rehabilitation experts, and life-care planners who can evaluate your condition and explain the long-term effects of a TBI. Their expert insight helps us connect the accident to your symptoms and show the challenges you may face with memory, concentration, mood changes, or physical limitations.
By partnering with these specialists, we can accurately calculate both your current and future needs, from ongoing therapy and medication to in-home care and lost earning potential. This medical expertise not only strengthens your case but also ensures that when we pursue compensation under our state’s auto accident and injury laws, we are fighting for the full amount you truly need for recovery and long-term support.
Pursue Compensation Beyond No-Fault
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers know that while the No-Fault system covers medical care and some lost wages, it often isn’t enough for the lifelong impact of a TBI. That’s why we go beyond No-Fault benefits to pursue additional compensation from the at-fault driver. When your TBI meets our state’s legal threshold of a “serious impairment of body function,” you may be entitled to pain and suffering damages as well as excess economic losses not covered by No-Fault, such as future medical expenses and long-term loss of income.
We build strong cases to hold negligent drivers and their insurers accountable, using medical records, expert testimony, and evidence from the crash investigation to prove the seriousness of your injury. Our goal is to make sure you don’t just receive basic benefits but also the full and fair compensation you need to cover the lasting physical, emotional, and financial effects of your TBI.
Handle Insurance Companies
Our specialized Michigan brain injury lawyers know how difficult insurance companies can be after a serious accident. Adjusters often try to minimize brain injuries, delay payments, or push low settlement offers in hopes you’ll accept less than you deserve. We step in to deal with the insurance companies directly so you don’t have to. From filing claims and meeting deadlines to handling all communications, we make sure your rights are protected at every stage.
Because our auto insurance laws are complex, we use our knowledge of No-Fault benefits and third-party liability claims to ensure you receive everything the law allows. Our attorneys push back against tactics that undervalue your medical needs, lost wages, and long-term care. If the insurer refuses to be fair, we are fully prepared to take the fight to court to secure the compensation you need for recovery and peace of mind.
Go To Court If Needed
Our Michigan brain injury lawyers are always prepared to take your case to court if that’s what it takes to secure the compensation you deserve. While we work hard to negotiate a fair settlement, we know that insurance companies often try to avoid paying the full value of a claim. If they refuse to be reasonable, we will not hesitate to file a lawsuit and present your case before a Michigan jury.
In court, we use medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and powerful testimony to show the true impact of your TBI on your life and future. Our trial experience and reputation let insurers know we’re serious about fighting for you, which often results in better settlement offers. And if a trial is necessary, you can feel confident knowing our Michigan brain injury lawyers have the skill and determination to stand up to the insurance companies and pursue the maximum compensation allowed under state law.
Support You At Every Step
Our experienced and trusted Michigan brain injury lawyers provide support at every step of your case, combining compassion with clear communication and aggressive legal advocacy. We understand that recovering from a TBI can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally, and we make it our mission to guide you through the process with care and understanding. From your first consultation to the resolution of your case, we listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and keep you informed so you always know what’s happening.
At the same time, we are focused on protecting your legal rights. We handle the complexities of our states’s personal injury and No-Fault insurance laws, fight insurance companies that try to minimize your claim, and pursue every avenue to ensure you receive full compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. By combining personal support with strong legal representation, we give you the confidence that you’re not facing this challenging time alone — and that your future is in capable hands.
Why Do I Need A Michigan Brain Injury Lawyer?
In Michigan, if you suffered a closed head injury in an automobile crash, then you need an experienced and specialized brain injury lawyer because they – unlike a general practice personal injury attorney – is the best qualified to help you, protect you and get the best possible settlement in your case.
Closed head injury cases such as yours are not like other cases, which is why you need to have the right attorney with the specialized skill and experience necessary to properly represent you and properly litigate your case.
An experienced attorney will understand the medicine of closed head injuries and will know how to first identify your closed head injury symptoms. This is important because – as peer-reviewed journal articles have shown – a closed head injury is missed in hospital emergency rooms between 56-85% of the time.
An experienced attorney will know that a so-called “normal” MRI or CT scan does not disprove your case because many if not most closed head injuries involve diffuse axonal injury which is not detectable on an MRI or CT scan.
An experienced brain injury lawyer from our law firm will know to disregard an insurance company doctor’s IME finding that a crash victim has suffered only a “mild” closed head injury – understanding that “mild” is just a medical classification and that calling a closed head injury “mild” does not necessarily have any bearing on the victim’s long-term disability and/or how serious the victim’s impairments may be.
Finally, with an experienced attorney from our law firm on your side, not only are you more likely to receive the medical care and treatment you need to heal and recover after your injury, but your case will also likely settle for more money and faster.
That is why it is so important to call and have a free consultation with an experienced attorney as soon as you or a family member are able.
Resources from our Michigan brain injury lawyers
If you suffered a closed head injury in an automobile crash, you probably have a list of questions for your Michigan brain injury lawyer. Below our attorneys have provided helpful resources, followed by answers to the questions that they are most frequently asked.