Grand Rapids Car Accident Attorneys Fighting For Compensation
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Your life changed the day of your car accident, leaving you with medical bills, property damage and an uncertain future due to your injury. Whether someone else’s negligence caused the accident or you stand accused of negligence, you deserve an attorney who will fight for your legal rights.
At Holmes & Wiseley, P.C., we understand how distressing car accidents can be. Our attorneys have over 80 years of combined legal experience, helping clients understand their legal rights and fighting to protect those rights, whether as a plaintiff or a defendant. It’s important to know the steps you should take after an accident so you can maximize your claim. Your auto accident case will have the full attention of a managing partner from start to finish. We take cases involving commercial trucks, passenger vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians.
Handling All Kinds Of Michigan Car Accidents
Car accidents in Michigan take many forms, each with its own legal complexities. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers manage a wide variety of auto accident cases, including:
- Distracted driving accidents: Drivers using phones or other devices and ignoring the road, causing preventable collisions and serious injuries.
- Motorcycle accidents: Motorcycle crash cases are exceptionally complicated, since riders do not have to purchase personal injury protection (PIP) coverage under Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 500.3101(3)(i).
- Pedestrian accidents: Collisions involving pedestrians often result in catastrophic injuries and high-stakes insurance disputes.
- Rideshare accidents: Crashes involving Uber or Lyft introduce have layers of complex liability between personal and commercial insurance policies.
- Uninsured motorist claims: When an at-fault driver carries no insurance, you must pursue compensation directly through your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
No matter how your collision occurred, our trial attorneys know how to isolate fault to build a strong argument. We fight tirelessly to make sure that insurance companies honor their obligations to you.
Michigan’s Unique Insurance Laws
Michigan has a unique law when it comes to car accidents, unlike any other in the nation. Our laws require no-fault insurance coverage, which means that when you are in an accident, your own insurance company pays for any basic costs, regardless of who caused the accident. These payments include basic costs such as:
- Medical expenses for your injuries
- A partial payment of lost wages for up to three years
- Repairs for damage to other people’s property, but does not include repairs for damage to other cars
This law does not include repairs to your car. Your collision and comprehensive insurance pays for any damages to your car, depending on the type of coverage you have.
This law has many benefits for Michigan residents because we pay higher insurance rates than other states. When you have an auto accident, you know your insurance will cover many of the costs associated with that accident. It even protects you from some lawsuits if another driver sues you. We are happy to go over your insurance coverage with you for free to discuss how your accident is covered.
Common Causes Of Car Accidents In Grand Rapids
While every accident is unique, certain causes appear repeatedly in serious Michigan car accident cases. Our motor vehicle accident lawyers have experience investigating collisions. Common factors that we see include:
- Distracted driving: Drivers using smartphones, adjusting in-vehicle entertainment screens or ignoring the road.
- Speeding: Traveling above the posted limit or failing to adjust speeds for wet asphalt, snow and black ice.
- Intersection violations: Failing to yield the right-of-way, running red lights or rolling through stop signs.
- Impaired driving: Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, recreational drugs or slowing prescription medications.
- Drowsy driving: Fatigued commercial truckers or commuting workers falling asleep or losing focus at the wheel.
- Reckless driving: Aggressive behaviors such as tailgating, weaving through traffic and road rage.
- Poor road conditions: Unmarked construction zones, massive potholes and untreated winter road surfaces.
Pinpointing the exact cause of your crash is vital to establishing legal liability and securing full compensation. You must retain an attorney quickly so our investigators can preserve fading physical evidence, download vehicle black box data and interview witnesses before they forget.
Talk With An Attorney At No Cost To You
We work with clients throughout the Grand Rapids area and nationwide. Call 616-649-1411 or send us an email to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We can even come to you if your injuries prevent you from traveling.