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Dearborn Personal Injury Attorney — Fighting for the Community Ford Built
Dearborn is a city defined by its industrial heritage and tight-knit neighborhoods. Home to Ford Motor Company's world headquarters and the massive Rouge Complex, Dearborn's identity is inseparable from the auto industry that shaped southeast Michigan. But the same infrastructure that drives the local economy — heavy commercial traffic on Michigan Avenue, shift changes flooding Rotunda Drive, and eighteen-wheelers hauling parts along I-94 — also creates serious risks for everyday residents.
If you've been injured in an accident in Dearborn, Koussan Law is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Our Detroit office at 821 W Milwaukee Ave is just minutes from Dearborn, and we handle cases on a contingency fee basis — meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Dearborn
Dearborn's road network carries an outsized burden of commercial and commuter traffic. Michigan Avenue (US-12) runs directly through the heart of the city, connecting Detroit to western suburbs, and is one of the most accident-prone corridors in Wayne County. The stretch between Greenfield Road and the Southfield Freeway sees frequent rear-end collisions during rush hour and T-bone crashes at signalized intersections.
Other high-risk locations include:
- Ford Road and Evergreen Road — Heavy turning traffic near Fairlane Town Center creates a constant stream of sideswipe and left-turn accidents.
- Schaefer Road and Warren Avenue — A congested intersection surrounded by commercial driveways where distracted driving collisions are common.
- Telegraph Road (US-24) — This multi-lane highway along Dearborn's western edge is notorious for high-speed rear-end crashes and pedestrian accidents near bus stops.
- Southfield Freeway (M-39) interchanges — The on/off ramps at Ford Road and Michigan Avenue funnel merging traffic into dangerous conflict points.
- Rotunda Drive near the Rouge Plant — Shift changes at Ford's manufacturing complex create sudden surges of traffic, and commercial trucks share narrow lanes with passenger vehicles.
Whether your accident happened on a busy stretch of Michigan Avenue or in a parking lot near Fairlane Town Center, our team investigates every detail to build a strong claim. Learn more about how we handle car accident cases and trucking accident claims.
Common Personal Injury Cases in Dearborn
Dearborn's unique mix of heavy industry, dense commercial corridors, and residential neighborhoods produces a wide range of personal injury cases:
- Auto accidents — With Ford's workforce commuting in and out daily and commercial traffic on every major road, motor vehicle collisions are the most common injury claim in Dearborn.
- Truck accidents — The Rouge Complex and surrounding industrial facilities generate significant semi-truck traffic on I-94, Telegraph Road, and local surface streets.
- Pedestrian accidents — Dearborn's walkable downtown along Michigan Avenue, the area around the University of Michigan-Dearborn campus, and bus stops along Warren Avenue all see pedestrian injuries.
- Slip and fall injuries — Commercial properties along Ford Road, Fairlane Town Center, and the restaurants and shops in west Dearborn's Arab American business district owe visitors a duty of care. When they fail, we hold them accountable. See our slip and fall practice area.
- Workplace injuries — Dearborn's manufacturing sector, including auto parts suppliers and Ford operations, exposes workers to machinery hazards, repetitive stress injuries, and chemical exposure.
Michigan Personal Injury Law — What Dearborn Residents Need to Know
Michigan personal injury law has several unique features that directly affect your claim:
Statute of limitations: You have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan. Missing this deadline almost always means losing your right to compensation entirely. Do not wait to speak with an attorney.
No-fault auto insurance: Michigan's no-fault system means your own insurance company pays your medical bills and lost wages after a car accident, regardless of who caused the crash. However, to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering, you must meet Michigan's serious impairment threshold — your injury must affect your ability to lead a normal life.
Comparative negligence: Michigan follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you are found partially at fault for your accident, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — and if you are more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing.
Filing Your Case — Wayne County Circuit Court
Personal injury lawsuits arising from Dearborn accidents are filed in the Third Judicial Circuit Court (Wayne County Circuit Court) in downtown Detroit. Wayne County is one of the busiest court systems in Michigan, and understanding its procedures, judges, and scheduling practices matters. Koussan Law has extensive experience litigating in Wayne County courts and knows how to move cases forward efficiently.
Why Dearborn Residents Choose Koussan Law
Our Detroit office is less than 15 minutes from Dearborn — close enough that we know your roads, your neighborhoods, and your community. That local knowledge matters when investigating an accident scene, identifying witnesses, or presenting your case to a Wayne County jury.
We have secured a $14.95 million verdict for a client, and we bring that same level of preparation and tenacity to every case we take. Our results speak for themselves — see our full case results.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no upfront cost and no fee unless we recover compensation for you. You focus on healing. We focus on your case.
Contact Koussan Law Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in Dearborn, don't wait to get legal help. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can preserve evidence, talk to witnesses, and start building your claim.
Call us at (313) 800-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation. If your injury was caused by someone else's negligence — whether in a car crash on Michigan Avenue, a slip and fall at a local business, or a wrongful death — Koussan Law is here to fight for you.
