Accidents Involving Emergency Vehicles in Michigan
Crashes with police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks involve unique rules and potential government immunity.
Special Rules for Emergency Vehicles
Emergency vehicles have certain privileges when responding to calls, but operators still must drive with due regard for public safety.
Government Immunity Considerations
Because many emergency vehicles are government-operated, claims may face immunity defenses and short notice deadlines. Claims against Michigan government entities often carry short notice deadlines — sometimes as little as 120 days — far shorter than ordinary injury claims.
Acting Quickly
The combination of immunity rules and short deadlines makes prompt legal help critical. Michigan's general personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805.
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 emergency vehicle 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.