Troy Personal Injury Lawyer

Troy Personal Injury Attorney: Protecting Oakland County's Business Hub

Troy is Oakland County's economic engine, a city of corporate headquarters, technology firms, and one of Michigan's premier shopping destinations. Companies like Altair Engineering, Meritor, and Kelly Services call Troy home; Somerset Collection draws shoppers from across the Midwest. With that economic activity comes traffic, lots of it, and the accidents, injuries, and legal disputes that follow. Koussan Law provides aggressive personal injury representation for Troy residents and anyone injured within city limits; we take every case on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover.

This page covers Troy's most dangerous corridors and intersections, the personal injury case types we handle most often for local clients, Michigan personal injury law as it applies to Oakland County cases, the Sixth Circuit Court system, and the deadlines and procedural rules that determine whether a case can be filed.

Troy's High-Traffic Danger Zones

Troy sits at the intersection of two major freeways, I-75 and I-696, and its surface streets carry heavy commuter and commercial traffic throughout the day. The following corridors and intersections produce a disproportionate share of serious crashes:

• Big Beaver Road (16 Mile) and Somerset Collection area. The stretch of Big Beaver between Coolidge Highway and I-75 is one of the most congested corridors in Oakland County. Somerset Collection generates enormous traffic volume; the combination of shopping traffic, office commuters, and restaurant patrons creates constant conflict points.
• Rochester Road and Long Lake Road. A wide, fast-moving intersection in Troy's eastern commercial zone where speed-related crashes are common.
• I-75 through Troy. The segment between I-696 and M-59 runs directly through Troy and carries some of the heaviest traffic volume in the state. Multi-vehicle pileups, particularly during winter weather, are recurring.
• Maple Road (15 Mile) and Crooks Road. Near Troy's tech and office corridor, rush-hour congestion leads to rear-end collisions and aggressive-driving incidents.
• I-696 and Rochester Road interchange. Handles traffic between two major corridors and is a known bottleneck where distracted merging causes chain-reaction crashes.
• Livernois Road and Big Beaver Road. Heavy commercial traffic from nearby office parks meets residential traffic at a poorly designed intersection.
• Coolidge Highway corridor. The 14 Mile to 16 Mile segment carries heavy commercial and commuter traffic; intersections at Maple, Big Beaver, and Long Lake see frequent T-bone and left-turn collisions.
• Square Lake Road (17 Mile). The east-west arterial connecting Troy to Bloomfield Township; high-speed signalized intersections with frequent rear-end patterns.
• John R Road corridor. The eastern Troy spine connecting to Oakland Mall and Oakland Center; significant pedestrian and rideshare activity.

Whether your accident occurred on I-75 during rush hour or in a parking structure near Somerset, Koussan Law has the resources to investigate thoroughly. Our investigation pulls in every available evidence source: freeway camera footage, event data recorder (EDR) downloads, commercial vehicle ECM downloads, scene photographs, witness statements, police crash reports (UD-10), and 911 audio. See how we handle car accident cases, truck accident cases, and motorcycle accident cases.

Personal Injury Cases We Handle for Troy Clients

Troy's character as a corporate and commercial center creates injury patterns distinct from other Metro Detroit communities:

• High-speed freeway accidents. With I-75 and I-696 crossing within city limits, Troy sees some of the most severe freeway accidents in Oakland County. These collisions often result in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and fatalities. Michigan No-Fault PIP claims under MCL § 500.3107 cover medical and wage losses regardless of fault; third-party tort claims for pain and suffering require meeting the "serious impairment of body function" threshold under MCL § 500.3135. The McCormick v. Carrier, 487 Mich. 180 (2010) framework controls threshold analysis.
• Commercial vehicle and delivery truck accidents. Troy's office parks and corporate campuses receive constant deliveries. Box trucks, courier vans, and semi-trailers navigate surface streets not designed for heavy commercial use. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 350-399) layer on top of Michigan tort law; the carrier's hours-of-service logs, ELD data, drug test results, maintenance records, and driver qualification file all become discoverable. Federal insurance minimums are $750,000 for general freight, $5 million for hazardous materials. See our Detroit truck accident lawyer guide.
• Premises liability at commercial properties. Troy's upscale retail environment, including Somerset Collection, the Troy Motor Mall, and hundreds of restaurants and office buildings, means property owners owe legal duties to maintain safe conditions. Wet floors, icy sidewalks, poor parking-garage lighting, and defective escalators all give rise to premises liability claims. Post-Kandil-Elsayed v. F&E Oil, Inc., 504 Mich. 132 (2023), the Michigan Supreme Court overruled the older "open and obvious" doctrine. Hazards are now analyzed under standard comparative-fault principles, opening serious premises cases that previously dismissed at summary disposition.
• Rideshare accidents. Troy's business-traveler population relies heavily on Uber and Lyft. Rideshare cases require navigating layered insurance policies: the driver's personal policy, the platform's contingent liability coverage (varies by app status: offline, app on / no passenger, en route with passenger), and the passenger's own No-Fault PIP. Trip-segment classification often determines policy limits available.
• Pedestrian and cyclist injuries. Despite Troy's suburban layout, pedestrian traffic is significant near Somerset Collection, downtown Troy, and along the Clinton River Trail. Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles carry full No-Fault PIP coverage under MCL § 500.3115. See our Detroit pedestrian accident lawyer guide.
• Wrongful death. Holding negligent drivers, property owners, and institutional defendants accountable when a family has lost a loved one. The personal-representative framework under MCL § 600.2922 controls. See our Detroit wrongful death lawyer guide.
• Medical malpractice and nursing home neglect. Troy is served by multiple major hospital systems including Beaumont Troy (Corewell Health) and Henry Ford Medical Group facilities. See our Detroit medical malpractice lawyer guide.
• Dog bites and animal attacks. Michigan's strict-liability dog bite statute (MCL § 287.351) makes owners liable even for first-time bites; insurance recovery typically comes from homeowner's or renter's policies.

Oakland County Court System for Troy Cases

Personal injury lawsuits arising from incidents in Troy are filed in the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Oakland County Circuit Court), with the main courthouse at 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341. Oakland County operates an active case management system; scheduling orders are strictly enforced; and case evaluation under MCR 2.403 historically played a significant role in pre-trial settlement dynamics (Michigan's case evaluation rule was substantially revised in 2022). Our firm handles cases here continuously and prepares every case as if it is going to trial.

For Troy cases involving government defendants (City of Troy, Oakland County, Michigan Department of Transportation, or any government property), MCL § 691.1404 requires written notice within 120 days of the incident. The notice must specify the incident time and location, identify the specific defect alleged, name known witnesses, describe the injuries sustained, and be served on the correct agency. Missing this window is a common reason otherwise-viable claims are barred.

Michigan No-Fault Auto Insurance: Key Rules for Troy Drivers

Following the 2019 reforms, every Michigan driver selects a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage tier:

• Unlimited PIP: traditional pre-2019 coverage; medically necessary care for life.
• $500,000 cap.
• $250,000 cap.
• $250,000 with Medicaid exclusion.
• $50,000 cap (Medicaid-enrolled drivers only).
• Medicare-enrolled opt-out.

PIP pays for medical bills, 85% of lost wages for up to three years, replacement services, and attendant care under MCL § 500.3107, regardless of fault. Pain-and-suffering damages require a separate third-party tort claim against the at-fault driver under MCL § 500.3135. Provider reimbursement under MCL § 500.3157 changed materially after 2019; the per-procedure fee schedule and attendant-care hour caps now constrain medical recovery. The Michigan Supreme Court's Andary v. USAA, 512 Mich. 207 (2023) decision held that the 2019 reforms do not retroactively apply to accidents predating the effective date; for post-2019 claims, the new framework controls. See our Michigan No-Fault Attorney page.

Statutes of Limitations for Troy Personal Injury Cases

• 3 years for general personal injury under MCL § 600.5805.
• 2 years for medical malpractice under MCL § 600.5838a, plus a 182-day Notice of Intent waiting period under MCL § 600.2912b.
• 3 years for wrongful death (2 years for medical-malpractice wrongful death).
• 120 days for written notice to government entities under MCL § 691.1404.
• 1 year for No-Fault PIP benefit claims after the date the expense was incurred under MCL § 500.3145.
• Tolling for minors and certain other categories under MCL § 600.5851.

Modified Comparative Negligence in Michigan

Michigan follows modified comparative negligence under MCL § 600.2959. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover non-economic damages (pain and suffering), though you can still recover a reduced share of economic damages. Defense counsel routinely attempts to push plaintiff fault above 50% to extinguish the pain-and-suffering exposure; thorough pre-trial discovery preparation makes the difference.

Why Troy Injury Victims Choose Koussan Law

Michigan personal injury practice is dense with statutory, procedural, and substantive rules. PIP coverage tiers, the post-Andary reform landscape, the post-Kandil-Elsayed premises liability framework, the 120-day government-notice trap, the medical malpractice Notice of Intent and Affidavit of Merit requirements, and Oakland County Circuit Court's case management orders all require a firm that practices Michigan injury law every day. Koussan Law has recovered tens of millions of dollars for Michigan injury victims and tries cases at every level of state and federal court, including arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court.

Selected results from the firm:

• $14.95 million jury verdict against Pontiac General Hospital (sexual assault and institutional negligence).
• $6 million settlement in a premises liability case.
• $1 million wrongful death settlement from a choking incident in a care facility.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts.

Frequently Asked Questions: Troy Personal Injury Lawyer

Q: How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit after a Troy accident? Generally three years from the date of injury under MCL § 600.5805. Two years for medical malpractice. 120 days for written notice to government defendants under MCL § 691.1404. These deadlines are jurisdictional and strict.

Q: What does it cost to hire a Troy personal injury lawyer? Contingency fee. Standard structure: 33⅓% of the recovery pre-trial, sometimes 40% if the case goes to trial. Costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, depositions, medical records) reimbursed from the recovery. No upfront cost. No fee if no recovery.

Q: Where will my Troy case be filed? The Sixth Judicial Circuit Court (Oakland County Circuit Court) in Pontiac. Federal cases (involving federal-employee defendants or diversity jurisdiction with out-of-state defendants) may instead be filed in the Eastern District of Michigan.

Q: I was hit by a rideshare driver on Big Beaver Road. Whose insurance covers me? It depends on the driver's app status at the time of the collision. App offline: only the driver's personal policy. App on with no passenger or trip: typically a contingent liability policy with lower limits. En route to passenger or with passenger: the rideshare platform's $1 million commercial policy. Layered with your own No-Fault PIP, which applies regardless.

Q: Can I sue for pain and suffering after a Troy auto accident? Yes, if your injury meets the "serious impairment of body function" threshold under MCL § 500.3135. PIP benefits cover medical and lost wages separately, regardless of fault.

Q: I slipped and fell at a Troy commercial property. Do I have a case? Possibly. Post-Kandil-Elsayed, the old "open and obvious" defense no longer automatically bars recovery. The case turns on whether the property owner knew or should have known of the hazard, whether warnings were posted, and your percentage of comparative fault.

Q: A commercial truck hit me on I-75. Are these cases different? Yes. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations layer on top of Michigan tort law. The carrier's hours-of-service logs, electronic logging device (ELD) data, drug test results, maintenance records, and driver qualification file all become discoverable. Insurance limits are typically much higher than auto policies.

Schedule Your Free Troy Case Evaluation

If you've been injured in Troy, on I-75, at a Big Beaver Road commercial property, or anywhere else within city limits, don't navigate the insurance process alone. Call (313) 800-0000, contact us online, or use our free case calculator. We meet with clients in person, by phone, or by video, including hospital and home visits for clients unable to travel due to injury. Whether your case involves a car accident, a slip and fall, or a wrongful death, Koussan Law has the experience and results to fight for the compensation you deserve. Spanish and Arabic language services available.

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