Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Lenawee County

Motorcycle crashes frequently leave riders with life-altering injuries, and too often they're blamed for wrecks that careless drivers caused. Our Lenawee County motorcycle accident attorneys have spent more than 45 years standing up for injured riders across Michigan. From the city of Adrian to the Irish Hills lake country and the rural roads along the Ohio border, Lenawee County's mix of highway, farm, and small-town traffic creates serious accident risks.

How Michigan No-Fault Affects Injured Motorcyclists

Motorcycles are treated differently under Michigan's no-fault law. A motorcycle is not a "motor vehicle" for no-fault purposes, so when a motorcyclist is injured in a crash involving a car or truck, no-fault PIP benefits are generally drawn from the involved automobile's insurer through a specific order of priority. These rules are complex, and insurers often use them to delay or deny benefits. We know how to trace coverage and force insurers to pay.

Common Motorcycle Injuries in Lenawee County

Along US-223, US-127, M-52, M-50, and M-34, the rider injuries we handle include traumatic brain injuries (even with a helmet), spinal cord damage and paralysis, road rash requiring skin grafts, broken bones, internal injuries, and amputations. Many riders face multiple surgeries and long rehabilitation.

Overcoming Bias Against Riders

Insurance adjusters and some jurors assume motorcyclists are reckless. We counter that bias with accident reconstruction, scene evidence, and witness testimony that shows what really happened — and we prepare every case for trial so insurers know we're ready to prove fault in court.

Why Choose Logeman & Iafrate

We are not a high-volume settlement mill. We take cases other firms turn down and prepare every case for trial, and insurance companies know it. Our verdicts and settlements for injured riders include a $1.25 million recovery for a motorcyclist who suffered a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a motor vehicle, even though he was initially cited as the at-fault party. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency-fee basis — no fee unless we win.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is decided on its own facts.

Frequently Asked Questions: Motorcycle Accident Injuries in Lenawee County, MI

Can I recover no-fault benefits if I was on a motorcycle?

Often yes. When a car or truck is involved in the crash, PIP benefits typically come from the involved automobile's insurer under Michigan's priority rules. We identify the correct insurer and pursue the benefits you're owed.

The police report says the crash was my fault. Do I still have a case?

Possibly. Police citations are not the final word on liability. We've recovered substantial compensation for riders who were initially blamed, using reconstruction and independent evidence.

Does wearing a helmet affect my claim?

Helmet use can be raised by the defense, but it does not bar your claim. We focus the case on the negligent driver's conduct and the true cause of your injuries.

How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim?

Generally three years for a personal injury claim, with a one-year deadline for no-fault benefits. Contact an attorney promptly to protect your rights.