Marquette Personal Injury Lawyer

Marquette Personal Injury Lawyer — An In-U.P. Office for Upper Peninsula Injury Victims

Most personal injury firms that advertise in the Upper Peninsula are based 400 miles south in Metro Detroit. They fly in for depositions and rent conference rooms when trial approaches. Koussan Law is different. Our Marquette office at 425 S 3rd Street, led by attorney Tony Ruiz, means an Upper Peninsula injury victim works with an attorney who lives and practices here — who knows the M-28 curves, the Marquette County courthouse, and the unique challenges of trying a case to a U.P. jury.

We take every Marquette case on a contingency fee basis with the backing of our firm's full litigation experience — including a $14.95 million verdict. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation.

Dangerous Roads and Crash Patterns in the Marquette Region

Upper Peninsula roads present hazards that downstate drivers rarely encounter — and that downstate insurance adjusters routinely underestimate:

• US-41 through Marquette — The region's primary commercial corridor runs from Harvey through Marquette to Negaunee and Ishpeming. Front Street, Washington Street, and Third Street all funnel US-41 traffic through the city's core, where turning movements and pedestrians mix with through traffic.
• M-28 west of Marquette — A two-lane rural highway that is among the most dangerous roads in Michigan. Long stretches without shoulders, abrupt weather changes, and wildlife encounters produce frequent head-on collisions and rollovers.
• County Road 492 and County Road 550 — Rural county roads connecting Marquette to Big Bay, Negaunee, and the lake shore. Poor lighting, gravel shoulders, and winter conditions create risks that seasonal drivers are not prepared for.
• Washington Street and Third Street downtown — Heavy pedestrian and bicycle activity from Northern Michigan University students, hospital visitors at UP Health System Marquette, and downtown visitors.
• Presque Isle Avenue near NMU — Student foot and bike traffic meets commuter vehicles during class change times and evening activities.
• M-553 south to Sawyer International Airport — A rural connector where winter weather and deer strikes cause a disproportionate share of serious crashes.

Whether your accident occurred on a lake-effect snow day on M-28 or at a downtown Marquette intersection, our attorneys have the local knowledge to investigate it.

Personal Injury Cases Common in the Upper Peninsula

• Winter weather collisions — Lake-effect snow off Lake Superior produces whiteout conditions, ice, and accumulated snowpack that routinely cause multi-vehicle crashes. Our auto accident attorneys know how to evaluate driver conduct under U.P. winter conditions — and how to push back when insurance companies blame "road conditions" to avoid liability.
• Deer and wildlife strikes — Michigan law treats animal-strike claims differently than standard collisions. We know how to build these cases.
• Logging and mining truck accidents — Commercial trucks hauling timber, iron ore, and equipment share narrow U.P. roads with passenger vehicles. Trucking accident cases involving logging and mining operations require specialized investigation.
• Snowmobile and ORV accidents — Recreational vehicle traffic throughout Marquette County creates unique liability situations, from trail collisions to premises-related injuries on poorly maintained routes.
• Student pedestrian and bicycle injuries — NMU's footprint puts thousands of students on foot and on bikes throughout Marquette. Drivers unfamiliar with campus-area traffic patterns strike pedestrians near Presque Isle, Seventh Street, and Wright Street.
• Slip and fall on commercial property — Ice and snow accumulation create ongoing premises liability exposure from November through April. Commercial property owners have a duty to maintain safe walkways throughout winter.
• Wrongful death — When negligence results in fatal injuries, our wrongful death attorneys pursue every available source of compensation for surviving family members.

Marquette County Circuit Court

Personal injury lawsuits arising from accidents in Marquette and the surrounding area are filed in the Twenty-Fifth Judicial Circuit Court (Marquette County Circuit Court) at the Marquette County Courthouse on W Baraga Avenue. The U.P. court system operates at a different pace than Wayne County — and that rhythm matters for case strategy. Our Marquette attorneys practice in this courthouse regularly.

Michigan Personal Injury Law — Key Rules for Marquette Residents

Three-year statute of limitations: You have three years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan. Government entity claims require substantially shorter notice periods.

No-fault auto insurance: Michigan's no-fault system applies across the state — your own insurer pays medical expenses and wage loss benefits regardless of fault. To claim pain and suffering damages, your injury must constitute a serious impairment of body function.

Modified comparative negligence: Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. More than 50% at fault means no pain and suffering damages. Insurance companies argue comparative fault aggressively in U.P. cases, particularly where weather is a factor — we push back hard.

Why Upper Peninsula Residents Choose Koussan Law

The advantage of hiring a Marquette-based attorney is simple: we are here. We can meet you at your home, visit the accident scene within the hour, and appear in court without booking a flight. Attorney Tony Ruiz leads our U.P. practice from the Marquette office at 425 S 3rd Street, backed by our firm's full litigation team and track record.

Our results include a $14.95 million verdict and a long list of substantial recoveries. Review our case results page for details. We work on a strict contingency fee basis — no upfront cost, no hourly bills, no fee unless we win.

Contact Koussan Law — Free Marquette Case Evaluation

If you have been injured anywhere in the Upper Peninsula, call (313) 800-0000 or contact us online for a free consultation. From auto accidents on M-28 to logging truck collisions, winter slip and falls, and wrongful death claims, Koussan Law's Marquette office is here to fight for you.