Michigan law has changed significantly. Today, a hazard being “open and obvious” does not automatically bar your claim. Property owners must still take reasonable steps to protect visitors, including salting, plowing, and inspecting their lots.

Black ice — especially when invisible, unsalted, or caused by melt-and-refreeze — can support a strong premises case. Take photos immediately, note weather conditions, save your shoes, and file an incident report. We evaluate these cases urgently because ice disappears fast.