Why You Need a Michigan Pedestrian Accident Lawyer After a Serious Injury

 Pedestrian accidents are unfortunately common on Michigan roads, often resulting in severe or even life-threatening injuries. If you or someone you love has been injured while walking, jogging, or simply crossing the street, speaking with a qualified Michigan pedestrian accident lawyer should be your top priority.

Why Legal Help Matters in Michigan Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents aren’t just “simple collisions”—they’re traumatic events that can lead to months or years of medical treatment, lost income, and emotional pain. Unlike vehicle occupants, pedestrians have no physical protection, making them extremely vulnerable in any accident. A skilled personal injury lawyer can help you understand your rights, secure compensation, and deal with aggressive insurance companies that often try to limit what you’re paid.

Understanding Michigan’s Pedestrian Laws

Michigan law requires pedestrians to use sidewalks when available and, in their absence, walk facing traffic along the shoulder. While these rules are meant to enhance safety, they don’t eliminate the risk. Drivers who are distracted, speeding, or impaired often fail to notice pedestrians—especially at night or in poor visibility.

Your attorney will help assess whether the driver violated any traffic laws or failed in their duty to drive responsibly. Proving fault is critical to building a strong injury claim.

Who Can Be Held Responsible?

In many cases, the driver of the vehicle is clearly at fault. However, depending on the circumstances, other parties may share liability. These can include:

• A municipality for poor signage or lighting

• A business or property owner for failing to maintain safe sidewalks

• Another pedestrian or cyclist who caused a chain reaction

Your attorney will conduct a full investigation to ensure all responsible parties are held accountable.

Michigan's Comparative Fault Rule

Michigan follows a “comparative negligence” system, which means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault—so long as your share of fault is less than 50%. However, your total compensation will be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. An experienced lawyer will fight to minimize your share of the blame and maximize your payout.

What Compensation Can You Receive?

A pedestrian accident injury can impact nearly every part of your life. A lawyer can help you pursue compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past, present, future)

• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional distress

• Disability or disfigurement

• Loss of enjoyment of life

In tragic cases, families may also file wrongful death claims for the loss of a loved one.

Don’t Miss the Deadline to File

Michigan law allows you only three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. That may seem like plenty of time, but delays in contacting an attorney could mean lost evidence, uncooperative witnesses, or missed deadlines that jeopardize your case.

Why Choose a Specialized Michigan Pedestrian Accident Attorney?

Pedestrian accident claims can quickly become complex, especially when insurance companies try to shift blame. A lawyer who understands Michigan’s unique laws and has a track record of successful pedestrian injury cases is crucial.

That’s where Law Offices of Christopher Trainor & Associates comes in. Our firm has secured over $250 million in verdicts and settlements for injured clients across Michigan. We fight aggressively to ensure our clients get the justice and compensation they deserve.

Final Thoughts

Pedestrian accidents leave lasting scars—physically, emotionally, and financially. But you don’t have to face the aftermath alone. By hiring a dedicated Michigan pedestrian accident lawyer, you can focus on healing while your legal team fights for your rights.

Call today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation and let us help you take the first step toward recovery.