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Grand Rapids Free First Meeting Options For Motorcycle Accident Injury Claims

January 30, 2026

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Grand Rapids Free First Meeting Options For Motorcycle Accident Injury Claims

Meet The Lee Steinberg Law Firm

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If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash on US‑131, M‑6, 28th Street or another West Michigan road, you are probably facing pain, medical bills and pressure from insurance adjusters.

The Lee Steinberg Law Firm offers free first meetings for motorcycle accident injury claims in Grand Rapids, Kent County and across West Michigan. You can talk with an experienced Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer about what happened, your injuries and your legal options without paying anything upfront.

Our firm has represented riders and passengers throughout Michigan for more than 50 years and has recovered close to $1 billion in settlements and verdicts. We handle motorcycle crashes under Michigan’s no‑fault system every day and only get paid if we win your case.

QUICK SUMMARY: GRAND RAPIDS MOTORCYCLE INJURY

Free Meeting: We review your case for free at our Grand Rapids office (or virtually).
Local Expertise: We handle crashes on US-131, M-6, and I-196.
Your Rights: You may be entitled to medical bills (No-Fault) and pain & suffering damages.
The Cost: $0 Upfront. We only get paid if you win your settlement.

Why Free First Meetings Matter After A Grand Rapids Motorcycle Crash

Michigan sees thousands of motorcycle crashes every year. In and around Grand Rapids, serious motorcycle wrecks often happen on busy corridors like 28th Street (M‑11) and US‑131.

After a crash, while doctors work on your physical injuries at Corewell Health Butterworth or Trinity Health, a free first meeting with a lawyer can protect your financial recovery. Michigan’s no‑fault and motorcycle laws are complex. You may have rights to:

No‑fault benefits for medical bills, lost wages and replacement services
Pain and suffering damages if the other driver was at fault
Additional claims for uninsured motorists

Grand Rapids And West Michigan Coverage

The Lee Steinberg Law Firm has a Grand Rapids office serving riders throughout Kent County. We regularly help clients injured in crashes on I-196, M-6, and city streets in Wyoming, Kentwood, and Walker.

If you are still in the hospital or at home recovering, the firm can arrange your free first meeting by phone, video or in person so you do not have to worry about travel.

What Happens In Your Free First Meeting – Q&A

What Is The Goal Of The Free First Meeting?

The first meeting is a no‑cost, no‑obligation consultation where a motorcycle accident lawyer listens to your story and explains how Michigan law applies. The goal is to answer your questions and identify immediate deadlines, not to pressure you.

Who Will I Meet With?

You meet with a lawyer who handles Michigan motorcycle accident cases.

What Should I Bring?

Bring whatever you have: Police report number, photos, insurance cards, and hospital papers. If you don't have them, the firm can help you get them later.

Will You Explain Michigan Helmet And Fault Rules?

Yes. Your lawyer will explain that Michigan allows riders 21+ to ride without a helmet if they meet requirements, and that not wearing one does not automatically destroy your claim. They will also explain Michigan's comparative negligence rules.

Will You Tell Me Whether I Have A Case?

By the end of the meeting, your lawyer will usually be able to give you an initial opinion about fault, benefits, and whether your injuries meet the legal threshold for a lawsuit.

Do I Have To Decide Right Away?

No. The meeting is information-focused. The firm works on a contingency fee basis:

The consultation is free.
You pay no attorney fee unless the firm wins.
Case costs are advanced by the firm.

Free First Meetings For Riders Across Michigan

Although this page focuses on Grand Rapids, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm offers free initial consultations for motorcycle accident cases statewide, including Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Flint, and Saginaw.

How Free First Meetings Fit Into A Michigan Motorcycle Claim

A typical timeline after a serious motorcycle crash involves emergency care, followed by a free meeting with a lawyer to explain benefits. Meeting early helps protect your access to wage loss and medical care under Michigan’s no‑fault law and ensures your claim is filed before the statute of limitations expires.

How To Schedule Your Free Motorcycle Accident Consultation

To arrange a free first meeting about a motorcycle accident injury claim in Grand Rapids or anywhere in Michigan:

Call 1‑800‑LEE‑FREE (1‑800‑533‑3733)
Call the Grand Rapids office at 888‑255‑1560
Complete the online free case evaluation form

You will pay nothing for this first meeting. It is an opportunity to get clear information about your rights.

About

Eric Steinberg

Eric Steinberg is a managing partner at the Lee Steinberg Law Firm, having recovered tens of millions for clients throughout Michigan. Attorney Steinberg has almost 20 years of experience handling personal injury, auto accidents, big truck accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home injury, and dog bite cases.

He is one of Michigan’s leading authorities on personal injury law, having served as the President of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ).  As an advocate for ensuring people have access to justice, Attorney Steinberg believes all injured individuals should be able to obtain legal representation at their most difficult times. As a result, all clients at his firm never pay an attorney fee or any costs until the outcome of their case is successful.  Attorney Steinberg has tried multiple cases to verdict and handles all facets of the Lee Steinberg Law Firm. He has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer by his peers as one of the top personal injury attorneys in the State of Michigan. Attorney Steinberg is also a frequent speaker at seminars where he teaches other lawyers about updates in personal injury law, discovery tactics, and trial advocacy.

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Settlement

$5,750,000

Premises Liability

A single father of two children sustained a below the knee amputation when a hi-lo driver struck our client at a worksite. Our client had to undergo multiple surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.

Settlement

$2,250,000

Car Accident

Plaintiff was paralyzed from the waist down after being struck by a car traveling approximately 50 mph. The Plaintiff was riding a bicycle on a sidewalk and had the right of way to cross the intersection when the car made a turn, striking him directly. At first, the defendant denied liability but the responding policy officer placed the at-fault driver at-fault. In addition, our firm performed our own investigation, including taking witness statements and meeting with experts to solidify the negligence of the at-fault driver. Our client suffered a fractured vertebra in the cervical spine with edema of the spinal cord. He lost the ability to fully use his extremities and will likely be wheelchair bound for the rest of his life. He also suffered a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury.

Verdict

$1,855,000

Car Accident

Our client was killed while traveling on I-75 in Genesee County when a wheel fell of defendant’s pick-up truck, which was pulling a trailer. The wheel flew over the median wall and through the windshield of the decedent, causing fatal injuries. The defendant initially denied any wrongdoing and attributed the entire accident to a freak occurrence. However, through aggressive investigation by our firm, including the hiring of multiple experts including an accident reconstructionist and metallurgist, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm proved the horrible tragedy was the fault of the defendant and could have easily been prevented through basic inspection.

Settlement

$1,300,000

Construction Accident

The Lee Steinberg Law Firm secured a settlement for a man injured while on a work-site. As he was placing his hand on a plywood door frame, the frame gave way causing him to fall 14 feet. The frame had not been secured properly by another contractor at the job site. The 54-year-old landed on both feet, shattering both heals and ankles, requiring multiple surgeries and fully disabling him from further employment.

Verdict

$1,100,000

Medical Malpractice

A jury awarded $1,100,000 in a failure to diagnose case.

ARBITRATION

$1,020,000

Ride Sharing Accident

Our client was seriously injured while a passenger in a ride share vehicle for a major ride share company when her vehicle was rear-ended by a hit-and-run driver. Following the accident, she had a low back fusion surgery. She turned to the ride share company for the payment of Michigan no-fault benefits and uninsured motorist benefits. The ride share company terminated benefits refused to pay outstanding no-fault benefits including pain and suffering compensation. After aggressively pursuing her claims, our legal team obtained a significant arbitration award.

Settlement

$1,000,000

Wrongful Death

A driver on M30 in Gladwin County failed to properly slow down for traffic that was waiting in line to make a left turn. After braking at the last second, the defendant, who was traveling over 90 mph, swerved into oncoming traffic and struck the vehicle the plaintiff operated. The crash was extremely violent, causing the plaintiff to sustain fatal injuries.

Settlement

$1,000,000

Car Crash

A Shiawassee County man was operating a sedan when he was hit crossing an intersection by another vehicle that failed to see him. The collision was horrific and our client’s car was totaled. The “jaws of life” were used to extract him from the wreck. Our law office retained an accident reconstruction expert to investigation and explain why the other vehicle was at-fault for causing the accident. A trucking expert was also retained. After an intensive period of discovery, the defendant had no ability to dispute liability and was forced to accept blame. His injuries included a low back fusion, an operation to repair a torn left shoulder, multiple oral surgeries and depression.

Settlement

$870,000

Car Accident

Plaintiff was in a line of traffic on Haggerty Road when a vehicle suddenly stopped in front of him. Plaintiff attempted to swerve away from the vehicle and was struck by another vehicle during his evasive action. Plaintiff sustained a serious low back injury during this crash, necessitating extensive treatment including a lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The Lee Steinberg Law Firm was able to recover lost wages, the payment of medical bills, payment to family members for attendant care and replacement services, as well as pain and suffering.

Settlement

$850,000

Car Accident

Our client was walking in a popular shopping mall when she was hit by a car. The driver of the car was adamant he was not at-fault for causing the crash. The insurance company for the driver placed all the blame for the accident on our client. As a result of the crash, our client sustained a fetal placental abruption. The medical examiner called it a stillbirth. The defense disputed the fetus was viable and did not want to pay anything. After aggressive and persistent discovery, including numerous depositions and the use of experts, our firm resolved the lawsuit for the family for $850,000.

Settlement

$850,000

Car Wreck

Woman was hit by a drunk driver in Midland County. The crash lead to three separate surgeries, including a repair of a shattered left femur, repair of a fracture to the right distal humeral shaft and a right ankle fracture repair. The plaintiff was in rehabilitation for three months following the car accident. She was left with permanent scarring and other permanent ailments.

Settlement

$750,000

Car Accident

A commercial truck driver failed to notice that traffic had come to a stop and rear-ended the pick-up truck our client occupied. The force of that impact propelled the pick-up truck into the vehicle in front of it causing a chain reaction. Five vehicles were ultimately involved in the crash. After a tough battle, our client passed away from his injuries.