Personal Injury Representation in Traverse City and Northern Michigan
Traverse City is the hub of northern Michigan — a region that draws millions of visitors annually for its wine trails, beaches, and ski resorts. The combination of tourist traffic, rural highways, and seasonal weather extremes creates unique personal injury risks. Koussan Law represents Traverse City and Grand Traverse County residents injured in accidents throughout northern Michigan.
Seasonal Traffic and Tourism-Related Accidents
Summer brings heavy traffic along US-31, M-37, and M-72 as tourists flood the region. Intersection accidents in downtown Traverse City increase dramatically during Cherry Festival and peak tourist season. Highway accidents on the rural stretches between Traverse City and surrounding communities are often high-speed and severe due to limited median barriers and long distances between emergency services.
Winter Driving Hazards in Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan winters are brutal. Lake-effect snow, black ice, and whiteout conditions cause frequent accidents on M-72, US-131, and I-75 in the northern stretches. Multi-vehicle pileups during winter storms create complex liability situations involving multiple drivers and insurance carriers. Slip and fall injuries on icy parking lots and sidewalks are also common premises liability claims in the region.
Resort and Recreation Injuries
Traverse City's tourism economy means premises liability at resorts, wineries, and recreational facilities is a significant source of injury claims. Recreation injuries at ski resorts, boat docks, and outdoor attractions raise questions of operator negligence and assumption of risk that require experienced legal analysis.
Northern Michigan residents: call Koussan Law at (313) 800-0000 for a free consultation or use our case calculator.
