Cyclists have roadway rights
Under MCL 257.657, bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as drivers when riding on a roadway.
Hit While Biking In Michigan?
Call Before Cyclist Bias, PIP Confusion, Or Lost Video Hurts The Claim
Tell us where the bicycle crash happened, what the driver did, what insurance exists, and what injuries changed your life. We will explain the PIP, liability, evidence, and cyclist-rights issues that matter.
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What You Need to Know First
Who pays after a bicycle crash in Michigan?
When a motor vehicle injures a cyclist, Michigan No-Fault benefits may help with medical bills and lost wages, depending on eligibility and available coverage. A separate claim against a responsible driver may also be possible. The cyclist’s own auto insurance and household coverage can affect which insurer pays.
PIP may apply
When a motor vehicle hits a cyclist, No-Fault PIP priority and assigned-claims rules may need review before medical bills or wage loss are handled.
It costs nothing to find out where you stand.
Since 1989
We Build The Driver, Insurance, Injury, And Bias Review Together.
Bicycle crash claims are often fought on roadway rights, visibility, comparative fault, No-Fault priority, and injury proof. Early review can preserve video, witness names, bike damage, vehicle damage, and the insurance trail.
Driver fault
Passing distance, turning movement, dooring, speed, distraction, failure to yield, and crash-scene evidence.
Coverage map
PIP priority, household policies, assigned claims, UM/UIM, driver coverage, and any commercial or rideshare layer.
Cyclist injury proof
Helmet issues, TBI symptoms, fractures, road rash, scarring, surgeries, wage loss, and daily-life changes.
Scene preservation
Bike and vehicle damage, photos, surveillance, dashcam, traffic cameras, witnesses, and roadway defects.
The process
What happens when you call.
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Tell us what happened
Start with when and where you were hurt, your injuries, and your main concern. You do not need every record before you call.
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Discuss what needs attention
We ask about the people involved, any letters or offers you received, and information that could affect the next step.
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Understand your options
We explain whether we may be able to help, what information is still needed, and what representation would involve.
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Decide whether to move forward
A consultation does not commit you to hiring us. Representation begins only after conflict review and a written engagement agreement.
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Child struck while cycling; case reopened for lifetime benefits
After a child was hit by a car while riding a bicycle, the case was reopened to secure lifetime benefits.
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Cyclist struck by a truck
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Teacher rear-ended by a city work van
A teacher suffered brain and spinal injuries when a Detroit city van hit his stopped car. The City offered $25,000 before trial; a Wayne County jury awarded $5.2 million.
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Michigan Bicycle Accident Law And Insurance Issues
The main point: do not let an insurer treat the case like a minor bike spill before PIP, liability, cyclist rights, and injury proof are reviewed.
The full breakdown Michigan law, deadlines, evidence, and recovery issues
The Bicycle Claim Has More Than One Track.
Most strong cyclist cases involve both insurance benefits and a liability claim against the driver or another responsible party.
Driver hit the cyclist
We review roadway rights, passing, turning, yielding, distraction, and serious-injury proof.
Dooring or intersection crash
We focus on door opening, sight lines, traffic controls, bike lane use, and nearby video.
Hit-and-run or uninsured driver
We review police reporting, assigned claims, UM/UIM policy language, and fast video canvassing.
Road defect contributed
We review the responsible road agency, 120-day notice, photos, repair history, and contractor involvement.
Key Michigan Rules, Deadlines, And Evidence
Michigan bicycle crash claims can involve cyclist roadway rights, No-Fault benefits when a motor vehicle is involved, serious-impairment threshold review, comparative fault, UM/UIM policy language, and government notice when a road defect contributes.
Roadway rights
MCL 257.657 generally gives bicyclists the rights and duties of drivers on the roadway, subject to rules that naturally apply to bicycles.
No-Fault priority
PIP priority can start with household coverage and may move to non-occupant or assigned-claims review depending on the facts.
Third-party claim
MCL 500.3135 serious-impairment, permanent serious disfigurement, or death review may matter for pain-and-suffering damages.
Comparative fault
The Michigan comparative-fault guide explains the conduct, causation, and evidence questions behind an allocation under MCL 600.2959.
Deadline review
PIP timing, UM/UIM policy conditions, government-road notice, and injury lawsuit timing should be checked by exact date.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Michigan Bicycle Accident Lawyer
What rights do cyclists have on Michigan roads?
Michigan bicyclists generally have the same rights and duties as drivers under MCL 257.657. That can matter when a driver claims the cyclist had no right to be in the lane.
Does No-Fault cover bicycle accidents?
Often, yes, when a motor vehicle is involved and no exclusion applies. The correct PIP insurer depends on priority rules and sometimes assigned-claims review.
Can I still recover if I was not wearing a helmet?
Helmet issues can become a defense argument, especially in head-injury cases, but they do not automatically bar a Michigan bicycle crash claim.
What evidence helps prove a bicycle crash?
Bike damage, vehicle damage, photos, police reports, witness names, traffic or surveillance video, dashcam, roadway layout, and medical records often matter.
What does it cost to hire Michigan Legal Center?
The consultation is free. If we take the case, there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
Our Team Approach
Every case at Christopher Trainor & Associates is a team effort. Our attorneys collaborate on strategy, discovery, and litigation so you get the full strength of the firm behind you—not just a single lawyer. We have built our practice on this collaborative model since 1989.
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