Grand Rapids Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Offering Free Consultation

Riding a motorcycle in Grand Rapids is beautiful but unforgiving. From the tight S-Curve on US-131 to heavy traffic on 28th Street and the East Beltline, one careless driver can change your life in seconds.

If you were hurt on a bike anywhere in Grand Rapids, Kent County or West Michigan, you do not have to face the insurance companies alone. The Lee Steinberg Law Firm has spent more than 50 years fighting for injured people across Michigan and has resolved thousands of personal injury cases, recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for clients.

We are your neighbors in West Michigan. Our Grand Rapids team knows the local roads, the local hospitals and how insurers treat bikers.

Your consultation is 100 percent free, and you pay no legal fees unless we win your case. Call 1-800-LEE-FREE (1-800-533-3733) now to talk with a Grand Rapids motorcycle accident lawyer.

QUICK SUMMARY: GRAND RAPIDS MOTORCYCLE CRASHES 

• Local Focus: We handle crashes on US-131, M-6, and 28th Street in Grand Rapids.
• Medical Care: We help you get treatment at Corewell Health and Trinity Health.
• No-Fault: You may be entitled to medical benefits even if you were partially at fault.
• Cost: $0 Upfront. We only get paid if you win your settlement.
  

Grand Rapids Roads Are Tough We Are Tougher On Insurance Companies

Insurance companies often assume the motorcyclist is to blame. We know that is not fair.

When you are searching for a motorcycle accident lawyer in Grand Rapids who understands bikers and the Michigan No Fault Law, here is what matters:

• Deep motorcycle experience: Our firm has handled Michigan motorcycle crash cases for decades, including serious and fatal wrecks throughout the state.
• Expertise in Michigan No-Fault rules: We understand how no-fault benefits work for motorcycle crashes and how to force insurers to pay medical bills and lost wages when coverage applies.
• No upfront legal fees: We work on a contingency fee. You do not pay us out of pocket. We get paid only if we win or settle your case.
• Free initial case evaluation: You can ask every question you have about your Grand Rapids motorcycle crash without paying a dime.
• Local West Michigan presence: We have a Grand Rapids office on Oak Industrial Drive NE and regularly help riders injured throughout Kent County and West Michigan.
• Respect for riders: We know the bias against bikers. We treat you like a person, not a stereotype.

Grand Rapids roads are tough. We are tougher on insurance companies.

Michigan No Fault Law And Motorcycle Injury Benefits

Many riders search for “Michigan no fault law motorcycle injury benefits” after a crash because the rules are confusing.

Michigan is a no-fault state for cars and trucks. Most people injured in a motor vehicle crash can get No-Fault (often called PIP benefits) from an insurance company, regardless of who caused the accident.

Motorcycle cases are different:

1. Under Michigan law, motorcycles are not treated as “motor vehicles” for no-fault purposes.
2. To receive no-fault (PIP) benefits after a motorcycle crash, a car, truck or other motor vehicle must be involved in causing the crash.
3. Physical contact is not always required. If a car cuts you off and forces you down, that can still count as involvement.
4. Generally, your motorcycle must also be insured. If you owned the bike and it was uninsured, you usually cannot collect no-fault medical and wage benefits, even if a car hit you.

When no-fault applies, PIP benefits can include:

• Payment of crash-related medical bills up to the PIP coverage limit.
• A portion of your lost wages (up to about 85 percent) for up to 3 years.
• Up to $20 per day for replacement services, such as help with household chores you cannot do.
• Attendant or nursing care.
• Home or vehicle modifications and medical equipment.

If no-fault coverage does not apply or is not enough, we also pursue money directly from the negligent driver’s liability insurance for:

• Pain and suffering.
• Scarring and disfigurement.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Excess medical bills and lost income not covered by insurance.

You do not need to figure out this system by yourself. During your free consultation, we will tell you which insurance company should pay and what benefits you can claim.

Can You Still Sue If You Were Partly At Fault?

Many injured riders ask, “Can I sue for motorcycle accident pain and suffering in Michigan if I was partly at fault?”

Michigan uses a comparative fault system for auto and motorcycle injury cases:

• A court or insurance company can assign a percentage of fault to each person involved in the crash.
• As long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault, you can still pursue pain and suffering money from the other driver.
• Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault.
• If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you are usually barred from recovering noneconomic damages like pain and suffering, but you may still have rights to some economic losses.

In simple terms: You can often sue even if you were partially at fault.
For example: imagine your case is worth $100,000 and the other driver is found 70 percent at fault while you are 30 percent at fault. Your recovery could be reduced to $70,000.

Because fault percentages can decide how much you receive, it is vital to talk with a lawyer before you answer detailed questions from an insurance adjuster.

How To Sue For Motorcycle Accident Pain And Suffering In Michigan

To sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering after a Michigan motorcycle accident, you must meet the state’s “threshold injury” rule. You can seek noneconomic damages if your injuries cause:

• Death.
• Serious impairment of body function.
• Permanent serious disfigurement.

This rule comes from Michigan’s no-fault statute, MCL 500.3135. A serious impairment of body function generally means an objectively documented injury that affects your ability to live your normal life, even if it is not permanent.

In a motorcycle case, we typically gather medical records, document how your injuries affected work, use witnesses and crash reconstruction, and show how the other driver broke the rules of the road.

Under Michigan law, most riders have 3 years from the date of the crash to file a lawsuit for pain and suffering, and typically 1 year to make a claim for no-fault benefits when a motor vehicle is involved. The sooner you call, the easier it is for us to preserve evidence and protect your rights.

High Risk Motorcycle Areas In Grand Rapids And Kent County

Our lawyers handle crashes throughout Grand Rapids and West Michigan, including:

• The S-Curve on US-131 through downtown Grand Rapids.
• Merging traffic on I-196 and I-96 near the city.
• Congested traffic on the East Beltline, 28th Street and 44th Street.
• Busy surface streets in Wyoming, Kentwood and Walker.

We also represent riders who receive treatment at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals (Butterworth, Blodgett) and Trinity Health Saint Mary’s after serious crashes. Riders with life-threatening injuries from West Michigan motorcycle wrecks are often transferred to Corewell Health Grand Rapids Butterworth for advanced trauma care.

Motorcycle crashes are serious. National data from NHTSA show 6,335 motorcyclists were killed in 2023, about 15 percent of all traffic fatalities and the highest number in decades. Wherever your crash happened in Kent County, we are ready to help.

What To Expect In Your 100 Percent Free Case Evaluation

A free consultation with our Grand Rapids motorcycle accident attorneys is straightforward and pressure free.

Here is what happens when you call 1-800-LEE-FREE (1-800-533-3733):

1. We listen to your story: You tell us how the crash happened, where it occurred and what injuries you are dealing with.
2. We review your insurance situation: We look at your motorcycle policy and any auto policies that may apply.
3. We identify all at-fault parties: We examine police reports to find the negligent driver.
4. We explain your rights: We clarify whether you can claim PIP benefits and what deadlines apply.
5. We estimate potential case value: We discuss compensation for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

You are under no obligation to hire us after this call. The consultation truly is free.

Our No Fee Guarantee For Grand Rapids Riders

If you are like most riders in West Michigan, you cannot afford large hourly legal bills while you are off work and recovering.

Our No Fee Guarantee means:

• No upfront fees: You never pay a retainer or hourly rate.
• We only get paid if we win: Our fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
• Zero attorney fee if there is no recovery: If we do not win money for you, you owe us nothing for our work.

We are proud to be lawyers who do not charge unless we win your Grand Rapids motorcycle crash case.

Types Of Grand Rapids Motorcycle Cases We Handle

We represent riders and passengers injured in:

• Left turn crashes where a driver pulls in front of a bike.
• Rear-end and sudden stop collisions on US-131, I-96 and I-196.
• Intersection crashes on 28th Street, the East Beltline and Division Avenue.
• Lane change and blind spot collisions.
• Distracted, drunk or drugged driving crashes.
• Hit-and-run and uninsured driver cases.
• Crashes involving potholes or dangerous road conditions.

Common injuries we see include:

• Traumatic brain injuries and concussions.
• Spinal cord injuries and herniated discs.
• Broken bones and orthopedic injuries.
• Serious road rash and scarring.
• Internal organ damage.

Our team works with your doctors and treatment providers in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan to document how these injuries affect your life, work and riding.

Help With Medical Bills, Lost Wages And Insurance Issues

Motorcycle crashes often bring a pile of medical bills and calls from multiple insurance companies. We help you with:

• Getting hospital and doctor bills sent to the correct insurer.
• Filing claims for wage loss and replacement services when PIP applies.
• Coordinating health insurance and no-fault coverage.
• Making claims against the at-fault driver’s liability policy.
• Handling property damage and total loss issues with your bike.

Our job is to take on the insurance companies so you can focus on healing.

Talk To A Grand Rapids Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Grand Rapids, Kent County or anywhere in West Michigan, do not wait. Evidence can disappear, and insurance adjusters start building their case against you right away.

• Your consultation is 100 percent free.
• You pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
• We know Michigan No-Fault Law, comparative fault and motorcycle-specific rules.
• We are local, experienced and ready to fight for you.

Call 1-800-LEE-FREE (1-800-533-3733) now to speak with a motorcycle accident lawyer at The Lee Steinberg Law Firm about your Grand Rapids crash.

This page provides general information only and is not legal advice for your specific situation. To understand your rights, please contact us directly.