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How To Choose the Best Michigan Car Accident Lawyers After a Crash

November 15, 2025

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How To Choose the Best Michigan Car Accident Lawyers After a Crash

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Getting hit by a car can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person faces. The medical bills and pain can be substantial and overwhelming. Ensuring the injured person receives their expenses and lost wages promptly is essential. Obtaining compensation for pain and suffering is also extremely important. So, how does a person choose the best Michigan car accident lawyer after a crash? Hiring the right Michigan car accident lawyer can make all the difference.

1. Look for Experience With the Michigan No-Fault Law

Michigan’s auto accident system is complex. The state’s no-fault insurance laws govern medical coverage, wage loss, and pain and suffering. But determining who pays can be confusing. Unless the lawyer specializes in auto accident cases, they will not understand the nuances. For example, the best Michigan car accident lawyer will know what a threshold injury is and how to prove this to the judge and insurance company so their client can even obtain compensation.

Choose a lawyer who handles Michigan no-fault cases every day and knows how to secure benefits quickly while pursuing pain and suffering claims against negligent drivers.

2. Check Their Track Record and Results

Ask about past verdicts and settlements. A Michigan auto accident lawyer who has recovered millions for Michigan accident victims demonstrates the skill and resources to take on insurance companies. Don’t hesitate to request examples of similar cases the firm has handled successfully.

Also, check whether the attorney and law firm have a history of handling third-party negligence cases. These are the cases against the at-fault drivers. Many lawyers only dabble in personal injury law. Other Michigan lawyers may handle auto accident cases, but only specialize in first-party benefit lawsuits on behalf of medical providers, such as hospitals.

You want to ensure you have a Michigan auto accident lawyer with extensive experience litigating and winning negligence cases.

3. Read Client Reviews and Testimonials

Real client stories reveal how a lawyer treats people, not just cases. Check Google Reviews and testimonials on the firm’s website. Look for consistent praise for communication, compassion, and results.

Firms like The Lee Steinberg Law Firm and 1-800-LEE-FREE have earned statewide trust through decades of satisfied clients. We have hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google.

The firm’s partner, Eric Steinberg, is a former President of the Michigan Association for Justice, the state's umbrella organization for personal injury lawyers. He has successfully tried cases to verdict throughout Michigan.

The firm’s founder, Lee Steinberg, has tried car accident, medical malpractice, nursing home, slip-and-fall, and other personal injury cases to verdict. His firm has obtained more than $500,000,000 in settlements for clients.

4. Make Sure They Offer Free Consultations — and No Fees Unless You Win

The best Michigan personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing unless they win your case. A free consultation is a great way to get answers about your rights and understand your legal options without pressure.

At the Lee Steinberg Law Firm, our Michigan car accident lawyers are always around to answer your questions. When we say “We’ll Be Right There,” we mean it. Contact us today at 1-800-533-3733 or submit a free case evaluation by clicking here.

5. Select a Firm with Deep Resources

The best Michigan car accident lawyers have deep resources and expertise to present the best case to a judge and jury. Your auto accident lawyers should have the money to spend on worthwhile experts and to properly litigate your case. There should be multiple paralegals or legal assistants working on your case. It should never be a man show.

6. Choose a Accident Law Firm With Statewide Reach

Whether your crash happened in Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, or Traverse City, it helps to have a law firm that covers the entire state. Local knowledge of courts, judges, and adjusters often leads to faster, more favorable outcomes.

The best Michigan car accident lawyers already know how local courts operate, the preferences of specific judges, and can recognize when the insurance company is lowballing their client. This knowledge helps the lawyer make smarter decisions during the case.

In addition, a firm with a statewide reach can quickly deploy investigators to the scene, photograph vehicles, and bring experts to the accident scene to preserve evidence. This can make the difference between winning and losing a case.

7. Look for Clear Communication and Personal Attention

After a crash, you deserve a team that keeps you informed and treats your case like a priority. The best attorneys are responsive, explain your options clearly, and take the time to understand your medical needs and long-term recovery goals.

The best Michigan car accident lawyers return client telephone calls within 24 hours and are available to communicate via email. At the Lee Steinberg Law Firm, we have multiple ways our clients can call, text, email or send us information and documentation online.

The Best Michigan Car Accident Lawyers Who Get Results

If you were injured because of what someone else did – or didn’t do – there’s no need to face your injuries alone. The experienced Michigan car accident lawyers at The Lee Steinberg Law Firm, P.C. are here to fight and win for you.

Don't suffer in silence if you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence. The Lee Steinberg Law Firm, P.C., can help you recover money for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses.

Call us at 1-800-LEE-FREE (1-800-533-3733) for free legal consultation. There are never any fees or costs unless we are successful in getting you compensation.

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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$5,750,000

Premises Liability

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$2,250,000

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$1,855,000

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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.

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$1,100,000

Medical Malpractice

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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.

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$1,000,000

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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

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Settlement

$850,000

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Settlement

$850,000

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Settlement

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