Michigan Personal Injury Highlights: Car Accidents, Slip-and-Falls & Property Damage Cases

A Quick Check-In

Can you believe we’re already three-quarters of the way through 2025? We at MichiganLawsuit.com can’t believe it either! As we look back, we want to check in: How has the year been so far? What kinds of cases have we settled? What challenges have we overcome? And where are we heading in the final quarter of the year? Let’s take a look together.

What’s happened so far?

Michigan Personal Injury Protection Lawsuit Highlight

It’s no surprise that our expert legal team has seen great success in auto cases this year. Among the many we’ve closed, one case stands out. One of our clients had a personal injury protection claim against their auto insurance company from an accident back in 2021. Unfortunately, in the midst of litigating this claim, the client was in a second accident. This required our office to amend the complaint, add new defendants, and redo much of the discovery.

When multiple accidents happen close together, it’s often difficult to determine where treatment for one accident ends, if it does, and where treatment for the other accident begins. In this case, neither insurance company wanted to take responsibility for medical bills, each blaming the other accident for our client’s injuries.

This became a major point of contention in negotiations and pushed the case close to trial. We had to prepare thoroughly—taking depositions of treating physicians, authenticating medical records, and assembling evidence. We’re grateful that our client remained engaged through this lengthy process, providing everything we needed. Their resilience in this reminded us how fortunate we are to work with such dedicated clients. It’s important because although we do our best, the bureaucracy of the court process is slow, and it could be easy to lose sight of the end.

Slip and Fall on Ice in Michigan Parking Lot Highlight

Our team also resolved several premises liability cases, including a notable slip-and-fall on an icy parking lot. Ice cases are challenging because we must determine how long the ice was present. Did the property owner have enough time to fix the issue? Were they even aware of it to begin with?

Although it may seem obvious to use weather records to show how long the ice was there, Michigan courts have ruled against relying on them as evidence. Instead, we worked closely with our client to investigate. Did the ice accumulate because of a defect on the property? Could patrons testify that it had been there earlier in the day? These are just a few of the questions we explored.

Once we established our notice argument, we got to work. This involved filing the case with the appropriate court, serving the defendant, and handling negotiations. When everyone was agreeable to a settlement amount, we could see the end, but alas, there was still more work to do. In this case, the defendant did not produce the settlement check in a timely manner which required us to file a Motion to Compel Production of a Check. Unfortunately, this is a common issue, which is why we are meticulous about tracking deadlines. Our office prides itself on resolving such matters quickly so clients don’t wait longer than necessary.

Property Damage Lawsuit Highlight

Finally, we would like to highlight a property damage case that presented quite a few unique challenges. One of our clients had a contractor, hired by the city, come out to their home to replace their water meter. Unbeknownst to the client, the contractor unplugged the sump pump—right before a major rainstorm. The home flooded, causing extensive damage. The client went in circles with the city, their home-owners insurance, and the contractor with no one willing to pay for repairs—until they finally called our office.

The first challenge to overcome was identifying the correct defendant(s) and determining whether governmental immunity applied to the city. When we got through the research and got the case in suit, one of the defendants failed to respond to the complaint in a timely fashion, which posed another challenge. To resolve this, we filed a Motion for Default Judgement. This pushed the defendant to finally contact us with a settlement offer.

While this case was challenging, it was also very rewarding. No two cases are the same, so it is vital to have an attorney that is willing to take the time to sort through these challenges. We will always do this, which is a big reason why our office stands out.

What’s the rest of the year look like?

Although only about 2% of cases go to trial in Michigan, we like to make sure we are adequately prepared for any scenario. This means we start trial prep months in advance; just in the off chance that a case goes that far. That said, we have a few cases in the trial prep stage currently. We are scheduling the depositions of experts, getting records authenticated, and prepping our clients for their day in court. It’s time-consuming but exciting, allowing us to sharpen our trial skills and ensure our clients never settle for less than they deserve.

We’re also working hard to keep our current caseload moving efficiently. For our cases pre-suit, we are summarizing medical records and conducting research on relevant case law. For cases already in suit, we design strategies tailored to each client’s situation—always mindful of filing deadlines and court requirements. As our case highlights show, attention to these details makes all the difference.

And of course, we are always ready to help more people get the justice they deserve. If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, wrongfully terminated, or in need of a personal injury attorney in general, please give us a call at (855) 529-6424 for a free consultation.

Final Words

We hope the first three quarters of 2025 have been as rewarding for you as they have been for us—and that the final quarter is the best one yet!

If you or someone you know has been injured—whether in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace accident, due to medical malpractice, or if you’ve faced wrongful termination, property damage, or breach of contract—call (855) 529-6424 or fill out our contact form today. We can help.