Why Choose Koussan Law in City Name?
Holland, Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers — Protecting Your Rights After a Serious Injury
Holland is a Lake Michigan shoreline community with a character all its own — a thriving tourism economy built around Dutch heritage, a robust manufacturing sector anchored by furniture and automotive suppliers, and a seasonal population surge that transforms the area every summer. When someone else’s negligence causes your injury in Holland or anywhere in Ottawa County, Koussan Law provides skilled, aggressive representation.
Our firm has secured a $14.95 million verdict, and every client benefits from that trial-tested approach. We work on a contingency fee basis — if we do not win, you owe us nothing.
Hazardous Roads and Intersections in the Holland Area
US-31, the north-south highway bypassing Holland to the east, is the most dangerous road in the area. The interchange at US-31 and James Street and the US-31/M-21 junction near Zeeland produce frequent high-speed collisions. Downtown, 8th Street and River Avenue sees heavy pedestrian traffic during Tulip Time Festival and summer tourism. Chicago Drive (M-21) through the Zeeland-Holland corridor is heavily commercialized. Lakewood Boulevard heading to Holland State Park becomes extremely congested on summer weekends. Ottawa Beach Road sees bicycle and pedestrian accidents during peak beach season. Contact our car accident attorneys if you’ve been hurt.
Common Holland-Area Personal Injury Cases
- Seasonal tourism accidents: Holland’s population effectively doubles during summer and Tulip Time. Visitors unfamiliar with local roads, combined with increased bicycle and pedestrian traffic, lead to a sharp accident spike from May through September.
- Manufacturing injuries: Holland is home to Haworth, Gentex Corporation, and numerous automotive parts suppliers. Workers face risks from stamping presses, conveyor systems, and chemical exposure.
- Trucking accidents: US-31 carries heavy freight traffic. Trucking collisions on this corridor involve catastrophic injuries due to speed differentials at interchange ramps.
- Beach and recreational injuries: Holland State Park draws over a million visitors annually. Dangerous rip currents, poorly maintained boardwalks, and negligent watercraft operators contribute to serious injuries and wrongful death claims.
- Slip and fall on commercial premises: 8th Street shopping district, Westshore Mall, and waterfront restaurants must maintain safe premises. Slip and fall injuries from wet floors and icy walkways are common.
Ottawa County Circuit Court
Cases are filed in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit Court in Ottawa County, located in Grand Haven. Ottawa County juries tend to be conservative, making thorough case preparation critical — a strength of Koussan Law’s approach.
Michigan Personal Injury Laws
Three-year statute of limitations under MCL 600.5805. For government property claims (Holland city sidewalks, Holland State Park), notice requirements may be as short as six months. Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance provides PIP benefits. To sue for pain and suffering, your injury must meet serious impairment of body function. Modified comparative negligence bars recovery if more than 50% at fault.
Why Holland Residents Trust Koussan Law
$14.95 million verdict tells insurance carriers we don’t bluff. No fee unless you win. We serve Holland from our Detroit office and travel to Ottawa County regularly for court proceedings. See our case results page.
Free Holland Personal Injury Consultation
Call (313) 800-0000 or visit our contact page to schedule a free case review. No obligation and no fee unless we recover compensation.
