FAQ
What is the difference between Michigan no-fault benefits and a personal injury lawsuit after a crash?
Michigan's no-fault insurance system provides certain benefits regardless of who caused the accident. However, those benefits are different from a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
No-fault benefits may help cover:
- Medical expenses (subject to your selected coverage level)
- Lost wages
- Replacement services for household tasks you can't perform because of your injuries
- Mileage to medical appointments and certain other allowable expenses
A personal injury lawsuit, on the other hand, seeks compensation from the at-fault party for losses that no-fault benefits do not fully cover, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Excess medical expenses or lost income beyond available no-fault benefits