From the beginning of the Michigan No-Fault insurance system in Michigan, Foster Swift attorneys have been at the forefront of practice in this area. We are routinely called upon by our clients to analyze and help resolve claims, as well as to provide representation in litigated matters. Our experience, both in and out of the courtroom, includes:
- Evaluation of “threshold” injuries
- Analysis of liability and causation issues
- Representation in catastrophic claims
- Review of insurance policy exceptions and exclusions
- Defend first party "PIP" claims
- Representation of servicing insurers in assigned claims
- Declaratory judgment actions involving coverage disputes
- Indemnity and subrogation matters
- Property damage claims
- Uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
- Motor carrier and heavy trucking litigation
In order to achieve the optimal outcome for our clients, our attorneys utilize the expertise of outside accident reconstructionists, medical examiners, engineers, toxicologists, human factors experts and independent investigators.
Finally, we keep our clients apprised of the latest developments in Michigan No-Fault law by continually monitoring appellate court decisions and pending legislation and by providing regular “e-blasts” and in-house seminars. If you would like to receive our Foster Swift No-Fault E-News go to Newsletters Sign up to complete the form and check off No-Fault E-news or you may contact the marketing department at info@fosterswift.com or call 517-371-8116.
Recent Blog Posts
Publications & Alerts
- A Practical Approach to Preserving and Asserting No-Fault Fraud Defenses in the Wake of Haydaw, Fortson and Glasker-Davis, State Bar of Michigan (SBM): The Journal of Insurance and Indemnity Law, September 2, 2020
- Is the Fraud Defense in First-Party Litigation a Thing of the Past?, Foster Swift Litigation News Update E-blast, July 16, 2020
- What the New Michigan No-Fault Laws Mean for Employees Injured in Accidents while Occupying an Employer-Owned Vehicle, Foster Swift Agricultural Law News, June 3, 2020
- Recent Updates to Michigan No-Fault Act Changes, Foster Swift Litigation News Update E-blast, June 20, 2019
- Jury: Defendants at fault for crash, not injuries, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, May 30, 2019
- Michigan Supreme Court Reverses Court of Appeals and Holds That Pain and Suffering Damages Are Recoverable In Third-Party No-Fault Cases Arising Out of the Use of a Governmental Motor Vehicle, Foster Swift No-Fault E-News, December 23, 2014
Events
- Who is Liable When No One is Behind the Wheel?, Foster Swift 2nd Wednesday Morning Break, February 9, 2022
- Diversity: From Adversity to Unity, Michigan Lawyers Weekly, March 30, 2021
News
- Firm Continues to See Steady Growth Entering 2022, January 11, 2022
- Foster Swift Elects Four Shareholders, January 10, 2022
- Forbush “Comes Home” to Foster Swift, Ingham County Legal News, December 15, 2021
- Foster Swift Welcomes Litigation Attorney to Southfield, November 2, 2021
- Millenbach Appointed DBA Vice President, June 23, 2021
- Fadly and Littleton Named Michigan Bar Fellows, Michigan Business Network, August 26, 2020
- Millenbach Appointed Detroit Bar Association Secretary/Treasurer, August 18, 2020