Westland Personal Injury Lawyer

Westland Personal Injury Lawyer — Standing Up for a Working-Class Community

Westland is Wayne County’s second-largest city by population, a working-class suburb where families have built lives around the auto industry, healthcare, and skilled trades. But Westland’s dense residential neighborhoods sit dangerously close to some of Metro Detroit’s most heavily traveled roads — and when crashes happen on Ford Road, Wayne Road, or the nearby interstate, the consequences for local families can be life-altering.

Koussan Law represents injured Westland residents on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront costs and no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our Detroit office is a short drive east on I-94 or Ford Road, and we know this community well.

Westland’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections

Westland’s road infrastructure was built for a different era. The city’s major corridors now carry far more traffic than they were designed to handle, creating dangerous conditions:

• Ford Road (M-153) between Wayne Road and Newburgh Road — This stretch is arguably the most dangerous road in Westland. Strip malls, fast food restaurants, and constant driveway cuts create a gauntlet of turning traffic, sudden stops, and distracted drivers. Rear-end collisions and T-bone crashes are daily events.
• Wayne Road and Cherry Hill Road — A major north-south and east-west intersection near the civic center. Heavy traffic volume and aggressive left turns make this one of the city’s worst crash sites.
• Warren Road and Central City Parkway — Near Westland’s city hall and library complex, this intersection handles a mix of residential, commercial, and municipal traffic that creates confusion and conflict.
• Merriman Road and Palmer Road — A southern Westland intersection surrounded by residential streets where speeding on Merriman leads to devastating broadside collisions.
• I-275 at Ford Road — The interchange funnels highway-speed traffic onto Ford Road’s already-overwhelmed surface streets. Merge-related accidents and rear-end pileups are common during evening rush.
• Hix Road and Annapolis Street — A less-monitored intersection in southwestern Westland where poor sightlines and missing turn signals contribute to crashes.

Our attorneys investigate every accident thoroughly — from obtaining police reports to analyzing traffic camera footage and working with accident reconstruction experts. Learn about our automotive accident practice.

Personal Injury Cases Common in Westland

Westland’s mix of aging commercial infrastructure, heavy traffic, and residential density creates specific patterns of injury:

• Car accidents on Ford Road — Ford Road is Westland’s commercial spine and its most dangerous feature. The sheer volume of driveways, traffic signals, and turning movements makes this corridor responsible for a disproportionate number of the city’s auto accident injuries.
• Truck accidents — Distribution facilities near the I-275 corridor and commercial deliveries along Ford Road and Warren Road put large trucks on roads shared with passenger vehicles. When these collisions occur, the injuries are often catastrophic. Our trucking accident lawyers handle these complex cases.
• Slip and fall injuries — Westland’s aging commercial properties — strip malls along Ford Road, apartment complexes throughout the city, and big-box retail stores — frequently have maintenance issues. Cracked sidewalks, icy parking lots in winter, and poorly lit common areas all create fall hazards. We pursue these premises liability claims aggressively.
• Motorcycle accidents — Westland’s wide suburban roads attract motorcycle riders, but inattentive drivers making left turns across traffic lanes cause devastating collisions, particularly along Wayne Road and Merriman Road during warmer months.
• Pedestrian injuries — Ford Road’s high speeds and multiple lanes make it extremely dangerous for pedestrians, particularly near bus stops where SMART riders must cross traffic.

Michigan Personal Injury Law Basics for Westland Residents

Understanding these three rules is critical to protecting your claim:

Statute of limitations — three years: In Michigan, you have three years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. After that deadline passes, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case. Time is not on your side — the sooner you act, the better your chances of preserving key evidence.

Michigan no-fault auto insurance: Westland drivers carry no-fault insurance, which means your own policy pays for medical treatment and a portion of lost wages after a car accident. To pursue a pain and suffering claim against the driver who caused your accident, you must prove a serious impairment of body function — an injury that affects your ability to lead your normal life.

Comparative fault: Michigan’s modified comparative negligence rule means the other side will try to blame you for part of your accident. If they succeed, your damages are reduced by your share of fault — and if your fault exceeds 50%, you lose the right to pain and suffering damages. This is exactly why you need an attorney who will fight back against blame-shifting tactics.

Wayne County Circuit Court

Personal injury lawsuits from Westland are filed in the Third Judicial Circuit Court (Wayne County Circuit Court) in Detroit. Koussan Law has deep experience in this court system and understands the scheduling practices, judge preferences, and mediation procedures that affect how cases move through the Wayne County docket.

Why Westland Residents Choose Koussan Law

Westland is a community that doesn’t get handed anything — people here work for what they have. When a negligent driver, a careless property owner, or an insurance company tries to deny you fair compensation, you need a law firm that works just as hard.

Koussan Law has recovered a $14.95 million verdict, and we bring the same determination to every client — whether your case involves a fender bender on Ford Road or a catastrophic freeway collision. Visit our case results page to see what we’ve achieved.

We never charge upfront fees. Our contingency fee structure means our interests are aligned with yours — we only get paid when you get paid.

Call Koussan Law — Free Westland Injury Consultation

If you’ve been injured in Westland, time matters. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and insurance adjusters are already working to minimize your claim. Fight back by calling (313) 800-0000 or contacting us online for a free consultation. From car accidents to wrongful death, Koussan Law is here to protect Westland families.