Why Monroe Pedestrian Accident Victims Choose Lee Steinberg Law Firm
A pedestrian struck by a car has no protection from the force of the impact, and the injuries are often severe. For more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has fought for injured pedestrians throughout Michigan.
Monroe's downtown and busy routes like North Monroe Street and Telegraph Road bring steady foot and vehicle traffic together. When a driver fails to yield or simply isn't paying attention, our Monroe pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to help injured residents in Monroe County.
Our attorneys have earned recognition from some of the most respected organizations in the profession. Members of our firm have repeatedly been named Super Lawyers, and Co-President Eric Steinberg is a former President of the Michigan Association for Justice. When you hire our Michigan pedestrian accident lawyers, you gain decades of experience and the resources to pursue the full compensation available under Michigan law.Eric Steinberg Michigan pedestrian accident lawyers
No Fee Guarantee
No one hurt while walking should have to choose between getting legal help and paying their bills.
Our Monroe pedestrian accident lawyers handle every case on a contingency fee basis, which means there are no upfront attorney fees. The attorney fee is paid from a recovery if the case is successful, subject to the fee agreement and applicable Michigan rules.
You pay no attorney fee unless the firm obtains a recovery for you.
Free Consultation With a Monroe Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
In the days after being struck by a vehicle, it is hard to know what your claim is worth or which insurer must pay your medical care.
That is why we offer free, no-obligation consultations. A Monroe pedestrian accident lawyer will review the details of your case, help you understand your legal options, and explain how we can help, all at no cost and in complete confidence.
Our Results
The firm publishes case results from pedestrian, vehicle, premises-liability, and other serious personal-injury matters. Examples include:
- $5,750,000 settlement — a client suffered a below-the-knee amputation after being struck by a hi-lo driver at a worksite. The firm lists this outcome as a premises-liability result.
- $2,250,000 settlement — a bicyclist suffered serious spinal-cord and traumatic-brain injuries after being struck by a turning vehicle. The firm investigated liability and worked with witnesses and experts.
- $1,855,000 settlement — a client was killed on I-75 after a wheel detached from a pickup truck pulling a trailer. The firm used accident-reconstruction and metallurgy experts in its investigation.
- Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The examples above reflect the firm’s broader personal-injury experience and are not all pedestrian-on-foot cases.
Common Causes of Monroe Pedestrian Accidents
Many pedestrian crashes involve driver negligence. In Monroe, common causes and contributing factors include:
- Failure to yield the right-of-way at crosswalks
- Distracted driving
- Drivers running red lights and stop signs
- Left- and right-turn collisions at intersections
- Poor visibility and unlit or unmarked crosswalks
- Drunk or drugged drivers
Michigan No-Fault Benefits for Injured Pedestrians
Many people are surprised to learn that Michigan's No-Fault system can pay benefits even when the injured person was on foot.
Depending on the applicable coverage and circumstances, PIP benefits may include:
- Medical expenses reimbursement, such as hospital bills and doctors’ bills
- Lost wages for up to 3 years
- Replacement services or payment for household chores
- Attendant care or nursing care provided by friends, family, or nursing professionals
- Out-of-pocket expenses, including prescriptions, co-pays, medical mileage, and other qualifying medical costs.
Which Insurance Source May Pay Pedestrian No-Fault Benefits?
If you are struck by a car while walking, you may still qualify for No-Fault (PIP) benefits for medical expenses and wage loss. Coverage generally starts with an applicable PIP policy in the injured person’s household — such as the person’s own policy, a spouse’s policy, or a resident relative’s policy under MCL 500.3114(1). If no applicable household PIP coverage exists, a pedestrian who was not occupying a motor vehicle generally claims benefits through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan under MCL 500.3115.
What Is the Deadline for a Michigan No-Fault Claim?
Michigan No-Fault claims have strict timing rules. Written notice of the injury generally must be provided within one year, and additional limits can affect which expenses are recoverable. Because the priority rules can be complicated, an attorney can help identify the correct source of PIP benefits. A separate third-party claim may be available for pain and suffering if the legal threshold is met. Learn more about Michigan No-Fault benefits, and let our Monroe pedestrian accident attorneys help you understand the claims process.
Pain and Suffering Compensation After a Monroe Pedestrian Accident
Pain and suffering refers to non-economic harm caused by a pedestrian accident, including the physical discomfort, emotional distress, and loss of normal life associated with serious injuries. These damages are separate from economic losses such as medical expenses and lost wages. Examples may include:
- Physical pain from the body, such as low back pain, neck pain, or a broken bone
- Headaches
- Emotional distress
- Anxiety and depression
- Limitations on activities and hobbies
- Grief as a result of the death of a loved one
Pain and suffering may include both physical and emotional harm. The value of a claim depends on factors such as the nature and duration of the injuries, the course of medical treatment, any lasting limitations, and the effect the accident has had on the person’s day-to-day life.
What Documentation Can Help Support a Pain-and-Suffering Claim?
Documentation can help show the nature, duration, and real-life impact of an injury. Depending on the case, useful records may include:
- Photos of the accident and your subsequent injuries
- Medical reports and medical records
- Any medical bills and receipts
- Lists and receipts for prescriptions/medications
- Proof of lost wages
- Log of treatment undergone, both physical and psychological
- Journal or a pain log
- List of missed activities, hobbies, and important life events.
- Written evaluations from your therapist or mental health professional
An experienced Monroe pedestrian accident lawyer can help collect and organize medical records, bills, photographs, prescription information, and wage-loss documentation. Clear, consistent records can help an insurer or jury understand how the injuries affected the client’s health, work, and daily activities.
Statements or testimony from friends, family members, and co-workers can also provide useful context about changes in mobility, independence, mood, work, hobbies, and other aspects of daily life after the accident.
Deep Resources and Aggressive Investigation
Winning a serious pedestrian accident claim takes far more than filing paperwork. Liability is often disputed in pedestrian cases, so a careful investigation can be critical to establishing what happened.
The Monroe pedestrian accident lawyers at Lee Steinberg Law Firm may work with qualified experts when their analysis can help clarify liability, injuries, or future needs. Depending on the circumstances, we may retain accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, economists, and life-care planners to establish how the crash happened and document the full extent of your injuries.
Our team works promptly to preserve relevant evidence, including witness statements, traffic-camera and surveillance footage, vehicle data, and documentation showing how the driver's negligence caused the collision.
Trial-Ready Monroe Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
At Lee Steinberg Law Firm, we prepare each Monroe pedestrian accident case carefully, with the possibility of litigation in mind from the outset.
Our attorneys bring decades of courtroom experience and are ready to litigate aggressively when an insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation. We conduct thorough discovery, take depositions, retain credible experts, and build persuasive cases that prove the driver's fault and demonstrate the real impact of our clients' injuries.
Thorough preparation can strengthen settlement negotiations and ensures the case is ready for court if a fair resolution cannot be reached.
Proven Results for Injured Michigan Pedestrians
Our firm has reported substantial settlements and verdicts for injured people throughout Michigan, including cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, permanent disabilities, and wrongful death.
While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, our track record reflects our commitment to holding negligent drivers accountable and pursuing full and fair compensation for injured pedestrians.
You can review our recent results to see examples of what our firm has recovered for injured Michiganders.
Our team represents injured pedestrians in Monroe and throughout Monroe County, handling insurance, liability, and litigation issues as the facts of each case require.
Client-Centered Representation
At our firm, clients are treated with care, respect, and clear communication. Each Monroe pedestrian accident attorney is supported by a dedicated team that maintains regular contact and keeps clients informed at every stage of the case. This approach allows us to respond quickly to client needs while staying focused on the legal and practical needs of the case.
If you or a loved one was struck by a vehicle in Monroe or anywhere in Monroe County, our legal team is ready to help.
