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Flint and Genesee County cases often involve freeway crashes, industrial and commercial traffic, city or county records, civil-rights issues, and medical proof from regional trauma providers.
Our Flint office
Flint Personal Injury Lawyers
Serving Genesee County
Genesee County injury lawyers for I-75, I-69, US-23, car accidents, truck crashes, wrongful death, and civil rights cases.
- $300M+ Recovered for Michigan clients
- 400+ Firmwide 5-star ratings
- Since 1989 Helping people across Michigan
Do I need a Flint personal injury lawyer?
A Flint personal injury lawyer helps preserve local evidence, identify liable parties and insurance coverage, and protect Michigan deadlines. Call early if treatment is ongoing, an insurer is pressuring you, a government agency may be involved, or video, vehicle, medical, or dispatch records could disappear.
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It may be time to call if
- You needed emergency care, imaging, surgery, or follow-up treatment.
- An insurer wants a recorded statement, broad medical release, or quick settlement.
- The case involves a truck, rideshare, government vehicle, public road, police encounter, or death.
- Video, vehicle data, bodycam, dispatch records, or business footage may need to be preserved.
- You missed work, need replacement help at home, or are being blamed for what happened.
You do not need to know whether you have a case before you call. That is what the conversation is for. Call (810) 234-5678 or send the Flint team a note.
The office
Our Flint office
You can start by phone or video, or arrange an in-person meeting at our Flint office. Please call before visiting.
Flint Office
400+ firmwide 5-star ratings- 336 W 1st St, Flint, MI 48502
- 24/7 phone intake · Call before visiting
- (810) 234-5678
Local proof
Flint cases are built from Genesee County records.
These numbers are context, not a claim outcome. The case still turns on the specific road, defendant, medical proof, policy language, and deadline.
- 10,087
- 2024 Genesee County crashes
- 2,091
- injury crashes
- 2,986
- people injured
- 54
- traffic deaths
Roads and incident locations
I-75, I-69, US-23, Dort Highway, Saginaw Street, Hill Road, and Grand Blanc area corridors are common evidence locations. Crash, fall, civil-rights, and wrongful-death cases can turn on details at a specific intersection, business, jail, trail, parking lot, or road project.
Courts and venue
Genesee County's 7th Circuit Court, the 67th District Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan may be involved depending on the claim. Venue and defendant identity can change the litigation strategy, especially when a government agency, employer, commercial carrier, or out-of-county defendant is involved.
Medical documentation
Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Flint, Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, and regional rehabilitation providers. Emergency, imaging, surgery, rehabilitation, and follow-up records often decide whether an insurer can minimize the injury.
2024 is the source's most recent full-year county dataset. Page updated .
Sources checked: 2024 Michigan Traffic Crash Facts: Genesee County · Michigan designated trauma hospitals, March 3, 2026
What it is like to work with us
You focus on getting better. We handle the case.
We preserve Flint Police, Genesee County, MSP, business-video, vehicle-data, hospital, employer, and insurer evidence while the facts are still fresh.
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We listen first
Tell us what happened, what your doctors are saying, and what is worrying you most. We will explain the next step without talking over you.
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We protect the evidence
Our team gathers reports, video, witness information, medical records, and other proof before important details are lost.
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We deal with the insurance companies
We identify available coverage, handle the calls and paperwork, and push back when an insurer minimizes the injury or shifts blame.
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We keep you informed
You should know what is happening and why. We answer questions, explain your options, and prepare the case for settlement or court when needed.
A statewide Michigan firm with an office in Flint.
Chris Trainor started the firm in Detroit in 1989. Today, the Flint office connects Genesee County clients with the resources of a 10-office Michigan team.
Michigan law
Some deadlines can arrive sooner than people expect.
You do not need to sort out Michigan law before calling. We identify the rules that matter to a Genesee County claim, explain them clearly, and flag what needs attention first.
Read about the Michigan rules we review
The same statewide statutes apply across Michigan, but the local facts decide which rules become urgent. Motor-vehicle claims can involve No-Fault PIP timing, serious-impairment proof, comparative fault, commercial coverage, and UM/UIM issues. Premises, civil-rights, and wrongful-death claims use different legal frameworks.
No-Fault and serious impairment
Motor-vehicle cases can involve PIP benefits from the insurer identified by Michigan's priority rules and a separate liability claim. A claim for noneconomic loss against an at-fault owner or operator generally requires death, permanent serious disfigurement, or serious impairment of body function under MCL 500.3135. Notice, suit timing, tolling, and the one-year-back rule under MCL 500.3145 require claim-specific review.
Government road and vehicle claims
MCL 691.1402 addresses the public-highway duty and exception, while MCL 691.1405 separately addresses negligent operation of a government-owned motor vehicle. A claim brought through the defective-highway route can require written notice within 120 days under MCL 691.1404. Claims against the State of Michigan can involve separate Court of Claims requirements under MCL 600.6431.
Wrongful death and probate
A Michigan wrongful-death action under MCL 600.2922 must be brought by and in the name of the estate's personal representative. The underlying liability claim, probate authority, statutory notice, and distribution procedure require separate review.
Civil rights and police misconduct
A claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 requires a person acting under color of state law to have caused the deprivation of a federal right. The available relief, causation and damages proof, qualified immunity, Monell municipal-liability rules, and any state-law immunity require claim- and defendant-specific analysis.
Case results
A record built one client at a time.
The Flint office is backed by a statewide litigation team. These are selected firmwide examples; past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
In their own words
What clients say about working with our team.
People often come to us during one of the hardest stretches of their lives. Their words mean a great deal to our team.
We have not gone to trial yet, but for the past 2 years I wouldn't choose anyone else to stand behind me and my child. If you want injury lawyers and team members who actually care, CHOOSE Christopher Trainor.
Dealing with insurance companies and medical billing is always a pain in the but and didn’t want anyone taking advantage of me and my situation. This team is number 1 in my book.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Chris Trainor, Amy DeRouin and their dedicated team regarding two personal claims. I cannot recommend them highly enough! From our very first consultation, it was clear that I was in capable and caring hands. I would trust them with any personal legal matter.
How we help
Cases we handle from Flint.
We handle serious injury, wrongful-death, and civil-rights cases. If you are not sure where your situation fits, just tell us what happened.
Local crash guides
Explore our newest local accident guides.
These six guides are written for Flint and the local records, roads, and agencies that may matter.
Commercial Vehicle Accidents Flint local guide Multi-Vehicle Accidents Flint local guide Construction Accidents Flint local guide Bicycle Accidents Flint local guide Pedestrian Accidents Flint local guide Rideshare Accidents Flint local guide Hit-and-Run Accidents Flint local guide Distracted Driving Accidents Flint local guide Intersection Accidents Flint local guide Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Accidents Flint local guide Road Defect & Work-Zone Accidents Flint local guide Rear-End Accidents Flint local guide Slip And Fall Injuries Flint local guide Head Injuries Flint local guide Dog Bite Injuries Flint local guide
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More road and vehicle crashes Car, motorcycle, hit-and-run, distracted-driving, intersection, impaired-driving, and winter-recreation claims. 8 services
Car Accidents Crashes across Genesee County, including medical-bill, No-Fault, insurance, and disputed-fault issues. Multi-Vehicle Accidents Three-plus vehicle and chain-reaction crashes across Genesee County, with impact order, several drivers and policies, fault allocation, PIP, and injury causation. Drunk Driving Accidents Alcohol-involved crashes across Genesee County, with agency, toxicology, video, PIP, civil-claim, and fact-specific licensed-seller evidence. Motorcycle Accidents Claims for injured riders and families across Genesee County after a serious or fatal motorcycle crash. Hit-and-Run Accidents Unknown-driver crashes across Genesee County, with departure-route, video, vehicle-identification, PIP, and UM/UIM evidence. Distracted Driving Accidents Crashes involving disputed phone, app, infotainment, vehicle, and attention evidence across Genesee County. Intersection Accidents Signal, right-of-way, turning, sight-line, lane, video, and comparative-fault evidence across Genesee County. Snowmobile Accidents Trail, roadway, and winter-recreation injury claims across Genesee County.
Commercial, public, and work vehicles Truck, bus, delivery, utility, food-distribution, and construction-fleet claims. 8 services
Truck Accidents Semi-truck and heavy commercial-vehicle crashes across Genesee County, with carrier, driver, maintenance, cargo, and electronic evidence. Commercial Vehicle Accidents Company cars, service vans, contractor pickups, work fleets, employer and owner roles, telematics, insurance, and PIP across Genesee County. Tanker & Hazmat Truck Accidents Cargo-tank and hazardous-material truck incidents across Genesee County, with local response, cargo, tank, carrier, cleanup, PIP, and exposure evidence. Bus Accidents Public-transit, school, paratransit, charter, shuttle, and private bus incidents across Genesee County, with local operator, trip, onboard, and scene records. Delivery Truck Accidents Package van, box truck, courier, and mail-vehicle crashes across Genesee County, with local scene, route, scan, contractor, and insurance records. Utility Truck Accidents Electric, gas, water, municipal, cooperative, and contractor-vehicle crashes across Genesee County, with work-order, crew, fleet, project, and insurance records. Grocery & Food Delivery Truck Accidents Grocery, restaurant-supply, refrigerated, and food-distribution vehicle crashes across Genesee County, with receiving, route, carrier, tractor, trailer, and insurance records. Dump, Garbage & Construction Truck Accidents Dump, refuse, gravel, asphalt, concrete, and material-hauling vehicle crashes across Genesee County, with ownership, route, jobsite, load, backing, and maintenance evidence.
Wrongful death and civil rights Fatal-injury, police-misconduct, and government-accountability cases. 3 services
Wrongful Death Representation for Genesee County families after a preventable death involving a crash, unsafe property, or civil-rights violation. Police Misconduct Excessive-force, unlawful-arrest, jail-injury, and accountability claims involving agencies that serve Genesee County. Civil Rights Federal and Michigan civil-rights cases involving government misconduct in Genesee County.
Nearby
Useful Flint area contacts.
The right court or medical provider depends on the facts. These are common local points of reference, not instructions for where you must go.
Local Courts
Official court websites and addresses for Genesee County.
- 7th Circuit Court (Genesee County) 900 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
- 67th District Court (Flint) 630 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan — Flint 600 Church St, Flint, MI 48502
Nearby Hospitals
Nearby hospitals that may be involved in emergency or follow-up care.
- Hurley Medical Center 1 Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503
- McLaren Flint 401 S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48532
Serving Flint and nearby communities
- Flint
- Burton
- Grand Blanc
- Swartz Creek
- Davison
- Mount Morris
- Flushing
- Clio
- Lapeer
Free case review
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what happened in your own words. We will review the basics and let you know whether we think we can help. There is no cost and no obligation.
- No cost to talk with us. If we accept a contingency-fee case, no attorney fee is owed unless there is a recovery. The written agreement controls fees and case expenses.
- 400+ firmwide 5-star ratings. Across Google and leading review platforms.
- Meet how you want. Start by phone or video, or arrange an in-person meeting at our Flint office. Call before visiting.
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Common Questions
Questions people ask our Flint team
What should I do after a serious accident in Flint?
Call 911, get medical care, photograph the scene if you can do so safely, identify witnesses, and avoid recorded statements until you have legal advice. Then call us quickly so evidence from vehicles, businesses, agencies, and insurers can be preserved.
How long do I have to file a claim in Genesee County?
A general Michigan negligence or motor-vehicle injury action often uses the period in MCL 600.5805, but that is not a universal deadline. No-Fault PIP timing, government notice, probate, medical, civil-rights, and policy rules can differ. A claim brought through the defective-highway exception can require written notice within 120 days under MCL 691.1404.
Which courts handle Flint injury cases?
Cases may involve Genesee County's 7th Circuit Court, the 67th District Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan may be involved depending on the claim. The right court depends on where the incident happened, who the defendants are, damages, venue rules, and whether a state or federal claim is involved.
Do local hospital records matter for my Flint injury claim?
Yes. Records from Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Flint, Henry Ford Genesys Hospital, and regional rehabilitation providers and follow-up providers help prove diagnosis, causation, treatment, impairment, future care, and damages. We build the claim from the full medical chain, not a short adjuster summary.
Can your Flint office handle truck, wrongful death, and civil rights cases?
Yes. The office handles serious personal injury, wrongful death, police misconduct, civil rights, and commercial vehicle cases. Those claims often involve different defendants, evidence, deadlines, and courts, so early review is important.
What if a government agency, police department, or public road was involved?
Government involvement can trigger immunity, notice, and forum rules. A defective-highway claim should be reviewed under MCL 691.1402 and the 120-day notice rule in MCL 691.1404. A government-owned vehicle raises a separate issue under MCL 691.1405. A claim against the State of Michigan may involve the Court of Claims and MCL 600.6431.
Do I have to come to the Flint office for a consultation?
No. Consultations are free and available by phone, video, or in person. When injuries make travel difficult, we work around the client and the medical situation.
How much does it cost to hire a Flint personal injury lawyer?
The consultation is free. If the firm accepts the matter on a contingency fee, no attorney fee is owed unless there is a recovery. The written engagement agreement controls the fee and responsibility for case expenses. Call (810) 234-5678 any time.
Firm leadership
Christopher Trainor
Founding Attorney · Practicing since 1989 · Based at the White Lake headquarters
Christopher Trainor opened the firm in a small downtown Detroit office in 1989. Today, he leads the firm from its White Lake headquarters. The firm has grown to 10 Michigan offices and recovered more than $300 million for injury and civil-rights clients. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
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