Detroit Firepower with a Marquette Address
The Upper Peninsula is not short on tough people. What it has historically been short on is personal injury attorneys with the resources and trial experience to take on major insurance companies and corporate defendants. That changed when Koussan Law opened our Marquette office at 425 S 3rd St, Marquette, MI 49855. Now UP residents have access to the same aggressive advocacy that produced a $14.95 million jury verdict in Southeast Michigan — without leaving the peninsula.
UP-Specific Injury Cases
Personal injury cases in the Upper Peninsula have characteristics that distinguish them from downstate cases. Snowmobile and ATV accidents are a significant source of injuries in the UP, particularly on the extensive trail systems through Marquette, Houghton, Iron, and Baraga Counties. Mining and industrial injuries from the UP's active mining operations present unique liability and workers' compensation issues. Winter weather accidents are more severe and more frequent than in southern Michigan — ice-covered US-41 and M-28 produce catastrophic crashes every winter. And logging and forestry injuries from the UP's timber industry involve heavy equipment, falling trees, and remote accident sites where medical response times are significantly longer.
Marquette County Circuit Court
Personal injury cases in the Marquette area are filed in Marquette County Circuit Court. The UP's judicial system has a different pace and culture than the metro Detroit courts. Jury pools draw from a smaller, close-knit community where jurors may know the parties involved. Case management timelines tend to be shorter. Koussan Law adapts our trial strategy to these realities while bringing the same level of preparation and aggression that defines our practice downstate.
US-41 and M-28 Highway Accidents
The UP's highway network is almost entirely two-lane roads carrying a mix of passenger vehicles, logging trucks, mining equipment, and recreational traffic. US-41 between Marquette and Houghton and M-28 across the central UP are the main corridors — and they are among the most dangerous roads in Michigan per capita. Speed, wildlife crossings (deer and moose), winter conditions, and long stretches without cell service create a uniquely hazardous driving environment. When a crash happens 30 miles from the nearest hospital, the injuries are often more severe because of delayed trauma care.
Serving the Entire Upper Peninsula
From our Marquette office, Koussan Law serves clients across all 15 UP counties: Marquette, Houghton, Iron, Dickinson, Menominee, Delta, Schoolcraft, Alger, Luce, Chippewa, Mackinac, Baraga, Gogebic, Ontonagon, and Keweenaw. We understand that distance is a real barrier in the UP — some clients are three or four hours from our office. We accommodate this with phone and video consultations, we travel to clients when needed, and we handle cases in every UP circuit court.
For a free consultation with a personal injury attorney who understands the Upper Peninsula, call Koussan Law at (313) 800-0000. Our Marquette office is here for you.
