Why Ypsilanti Pedestrian Accident Victims Choose Lee Steinberg Law Firm
A pedestrian has nothing to absorb the impact of a vehicle, which is why these crashes so often cause serious injuries. For more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has fought for injured pedestrians across Michigan.
Ypsilanti is a busy Washtenaw County community shaped by Eastern Michigan University, with heavy foot traffic along Michigan Avenue and Washtenaw Avenue. With so many students and pedestrians sharing these corridors, our Ypsilanti pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to help when a driver causes a crash.
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. You can meet our attorneys to see the experience and track record behind these results. Eric Steinberg Michigan pedestrian accident lawyersmeet our attorneys
No Fee Guarantee
No one hurt while walking should have to choose between getting legal help and paying their bills.
Our Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Pedestrian Accidents
Driver negligence is a frequent factor in pedestrian crashes. In Ypsilanti, 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
Pedestrians often assume they have no insurance claim because they were not driving. In Michigan, that is usually not true.
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?
Even on foot, you may be entitled to No-Fault (PIP) benefits for medical treatment 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 Ypsilanti pedestrian accident attorneys help you understand the claims process.
Pain and Suffering Compensation After a Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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
Pedestrian cases can involve disputed visibility, right-of-way, and comparative-fault arguments. Addressing those issues requires timely evidence and careful preparation.
Depending on the case, our Ypsilanti pedestrian accident attorneys may consult accident reconstruction specialists, physicians, economists, or life-care planners to help evaluate how the crash occurred and document its long-term effects.
We act promptly to preserve relevant evidence, including scene photographs, intersection and business surveillance video, witness accounts, and the records that connect your injuries to the driver's negligence.
Trial-Ready Ypsilanti Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
A pedestrian claim should be prepared with both settlement and litigation in mind. Our attorneys develop the evidence needed to negotiate from a position of strength and, when necessary, present the case in court.
We prepare each Ypsilanti pedestrian accident case with the possibility of trial in mind. When litigation is necessary, our attorneys can use discovery, depositions, expert testimony, and other evidence to present the strongest case supported by the facts.
Thorough trial preparation can also create leverage in settlement negotiations when an insurer refuses to make a fair offer.
Proven Results for Injured Michigan Pedestrians
Over more than 50 years, the Lee Steinberg Law Firm has recovered substantial settlements and verdicts for injured Michiganders, including pedestrians who suffered serious, life-changing injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
Every case is unique, and past results never guarantee a particular outcome. What our history does show is a steady commitment to fighting for the full compensation injured pedestrians deserve.
Our team represents injured pedestrians in Ypsilanti and throughout Washtenaw 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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti or anywhere in Washtenaw County, our legal team is ready to help.
