What should you know about truck accidents in Michigan?
The Ambassador Bridge and Blue Water Bridge are major Canada–US freight crossings, sending heavy truck traffic onto I-75, I-94 and I-69. Auto-industry supply chains keep trucks moving around Detroit, and winter weather makes jackknife crashes more likely.
Michigan tip: Cross-border carriers may have insurers in Canada — identify the company quickly.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in Michigan?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In Michigan, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under Michigan's 51% bar, your truck accident recovery shrinks with your share of fault and stops only if you are found more than half responsible. Read Michigan car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in Michigan?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving Michigan cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.