Bicycle Accident Laws in Michigan: Rights of Injured Cyclists
Cyclists have the same rights to the road as drivers. Here is how Michigan No-Fault protects injured riders.
Cyclists and No-Fault Benefits
A cyclist struck by a motor vehicle in Michigan can usually claim PIP benefits through the involved vehicle's insurer. Michigan's No-Fault system requires your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage to pay medical bills and a portion of lost wages after a crash, regardless of who was at fault.
Common Causes of Bike Crashes
Failure to yield, distracted driving, dooring, and unsafe passing cause many cyclist injuries. Drivers frequently claim they 'never saw' the rider.
Protecting Your Claim
To sue an at-fault driver for pain and suffering in Michigan, your injury must meet the serious-impairment-of-body-function threshold. Michigan follows modified comparative negligence: your damages are reduced by your share of fault, and being more than 50% at fault bars recovery of noneconomic damages. Documentation and prompt medical care strengthen a cyclist's claim.
How Injury Claim Team Can Help
Injury Claim Team is a free service — not a law firm — that connects injured people across Michigan with experienced, vetted personal injury attorneys. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys we connect you with work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you.
If you have questions about a Michigan bicycle accident claim, a specialist is available 24 hours a day to review your situation and connect you with the right Michigan attorney — usually within the hour. Call 973-566-5599 for your free, confidential case review.
This article is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice for your specific situation. For guidance on your case, talk to a qualified attorney. Injury Claim Team can connect you with one at no cost — call 973-566-5599.