When a careless driver hits a motorcyclist or cyclist, the results are often catastrophic. While you’re focusing on healing, Liss, Shapero & Mitnick (LSM) moves quickly to preserve video and black‑box data, coordinate your Michigan benefits, and build a trial‑ready case for full compensation.
Rapid preservation: 911 audio, traffic and business video, dash‑cams, neighborhood doorbells, ride‑cam/GoPro footage, and nearby vehicle EDR (black‑box) data before it’s overwritten.
Crash reconstruction built for two‑wheel dynamics: time‑distance, conspicuity/visibility testing, headlight/reflector and apparel analysis, yaw/skid and throw distance, road‑surface hazards.
Insurance strategy that actually fits Michigan: We sort no‑fault/PIP paths for cyclists and motorcycle‑specific rules, then pursue liability and UM/UIM claims for full damages.
A team on every case: Attorneys, investigators, and experts who speak the language of two‑wheel crashes.
Michigan law — plain English
Bicycles & e‑bikes
If a motor vehicle is involved, many injured cyclists can access no‑fault (PIP) benefits for medical/wage loss through the priority rules—even if they don’t own a car. We handle the filings and deadlines.
You can also bring a liability claim against the at‑fault driver for pain and suffering and excess losses.
When a bike or e-bike defect causes the crash
Brake failures (coaster/regen/disc), cable or hydraulic leaks, improper routing.
Fork/steerer, handlebar, or stem failures (cracks, carbon delamination, incorrect torque).
Wheel/hub/spoke defects and quick-release/thru-axle issues causing wheel separation.
Tire/tube blowouts or rim/tire mismatch (tubeless bead problems).
Frame or seatpost fractures, clamp or binder design defects.
Injured by a recalled product? Call 248-584-1300 — we’ll preserve the product and protect your rights.
Motorcycles
Michigan treats motorcycles differently under no‑fault. A motorcyclist struck by a motor vehicle may obtain certain PIP benefits through a priority insurer, but pure single‑motorcycle crashes aren’t PIP‑covered. We map the correct path and pursue liability and UM/UIM claims to cover the full loss.
Helmet law: Riders 21+ may ride without a helmet if statutory conditions are met; passengers have parallel rules. Helmet use can be argued in damages but doesn’t bar your claim.
Comparative fault
If the insurer argues you were partially at fault (e.g., speed, lane position, visibility), your recovery can be reduced, not erased. We counter with visibility, human‑factors, and reconstruction evidence.
Common crash patterns we prove
Left‑cross (oncoming driver turns left across your path)
Right‑hook (vehicle turns right across a cyclist’s lane)
Dooring (opening vehicle door into cyclist)
Unsafe lane changes / merges into motorcyclists
Failure to yield at driveways and intersections
Following too closely / rear‑end impacts
Distracted or impaired driving
Road defects (potholes, gravel, steel plates, tracks) and construction zone hazards
Evidence that wins two‑wheel cases
Video: traffic cams, dash‑cams, business/doorbell cameras, bus cams
Medical expenses and future care (surgeries, therapy, scar revision)
Wage loss and loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering / loss of quality of life
Property damage (bike/motorcycle and gear)
Wrongful death damages for families in fatal cases
FAQs: Motorcycle & Bicycle Accidents in Michigan
Who pays my medical bills? Cyclists often access PIP if a motor vehicle was involved; motorcyclists may access PIP through a priority insurer when struck by a motor vehicle. We file the correct claims and deadlines.
The driver says I was “hard to see.” Does that kill my case? No. We test lighting and sight lines and use human‑factors analysis to show what a careful driver should have seen and done.
What if the driver fled the scene? We pursue UM coverage and canvass for video/plates; we also use debris and paint transfer to identify vehicles when possible.
I wasn’t wearing a helmet. Can I still recover? Yes. Lack of a helmet doesn’t bar your claim; it may affect certain damage arguments. We still pursue full accountability for the driver’s negligence.
Can a road defect case be brought against a city or contractor? Sometimes. These cases have special notice and immunity rules with very short deadlines. Call us immediately so we can evaluate and preserve your claim.
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