Personal Injury Lawyer in Flint
What is a Personal Injury
A personal injury case is usually filed when an individual suffers an accident or injury as a result of another’s negligence. Typically, when someone gets hurt, the responsible party’s insurance company will pay out money to compensate for the injured person’s medical expenses and other damages.
Sometimes, through no fault of the injured party, the insurance company will refuse damages leaving injured people to fend for themselves.
Regardless of the cause, the result of these injuries is always the same: pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical bills. If your personal injury case is the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be owed compensation. Fortunately, the law offices of Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. are available to assist you with office locations across Genesee County.
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Key Takeaways
- Cochran handles the full range of Flint personal injury cases: car, truck, motorcycle, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain injury, spinal cord injury, slip and fall, dog bite, and workplace injuries.
- Michigan’s general personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years (MCL 600.5805). Medical malpractice is generally 2 years, and no-fault PIP benefits must be claimed within 1 year.
- Michigan uses modified comparative fault, so you can recover as long as your share of fault is 50% or less (MCL 600.2959).
- Cochran, Kroll & Associates has a Flint office and serves Genesee County, with no fee unless we win. Call 1-866-MICH-LAW.
Why Flint Chooses Cochran, Kroll & Associates
When you are hurt and choosing a firm, a few things separate us for a Flint case.
Decades of Michigan Personal Injury Experience
Our firm has handled the full range of injury and malpractice claims across Michigan for decades. Partner Terry L. Cochran is recognized by Super Lawyers, rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and rated on Avvo, and partner Eileen E. Kroll, a registered nurse and attorney, holds a Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent rating and a Client Champion award.
A Real Office in Flint
We keep an office at 432 North Saginaw Street, Suite 445, in downtown Flint, so Genesee County clients are not sent to metro Detroit to be heard. When an injury makes travel difficult, we can arrange home and hospital visits.
No Fee Unless We Win
We handle personal injury claims on a contingency fee basis at the standard Michigan rate of one-third. There are no upfront costs, and you owe no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
Proven Results Across Michigan
Our published results include a $1.3 million semi-truck settlement, a $3.3 million auto-crash verdict, and a $1.4 million pedestrian brain-injury recovery, among others. You can review our case results for more. Past results do not guarantee any future outcome.
Types of Personal Injuries
Slip and fall
This can be in the form of icy sidewalks and snow or a wet floor with no sign. If a party owns a property, they are legally obligated to ensure their property is reasonably safe for visitors.
Dog bites
Dog-related injuries can be traumatic on many levels. Not only do physical injuries need to be cared for but often there are emotional factors involved as well.
Birth Injury due to medical mistakes
Pregnancy is both a blessing and a burden for any parent. When it’s time for labor and delivery, there are many things that can go wrong even if your doctor does everything correctly. If your doctor makes a medical mistake during the process of labor and delivery, or any other time during your pregnancy, the risks increase.
Car accidents
It’s possible to suffer serious injuries in a car accident and not need to be transported immediately to a hospital for treatment. Victims of these types of injuries may not even realize they’ve been hurt so it’s always important to visit a hospital or your physician immediately following a car crash.
Brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries can be a result of a slip and fall accident on a hard floor or a car accident. In either case, this type of injury requires special care and compassion as each neurological injury is individualized.
Personal Injury Cases We Handle in Flint
Personal injury is a broad area, and the right strategy depends on the type of case. The table below shows the cases we handle most often for Flint and Genesee County clients, why each is common here, and where to learn more.
Car Accidents in Flint
Flint’s freeway network puts drivers on some of the busiest roads in the region every day. Our team handles the no-fault and third-party sides of a crash claim; see our Flint vehicle accident page.
Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks on the I-75 freight corridor cause some of the most serious crashes in Genesee County. Learn more on our Flint truck accident page.
Motorcycle Accidents
Because motorcycles are excluded from PIP under Michigan’s no-fault law, an injured rider’s medical coverage follows a special priority order. See our Flint motorcycle accident page.
Medical Malpractice
Malpractice claims tied to Hurley Medical Center and McLaren Flint involve Michigan’s Notice of Intent requirement and tight deadlines. See our Flint medical malpractice page.
Wrongful Death
When negligence causes a death, Michigan’s Wrongful Death Act allows the family to seek compensation. Learn more on our Michigan wrongful death page.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
Catastrophic injuries from crashes, falls, and workplace incidents can require lifelong care. See our brain injury and spinal cord injury resources.
The Flint Injury Landscape: Local Data That Matters
Injuries in Flint follow patterns tied to the area’s roads, hospitals, and major employers. The snapshot below shows where these cases tend to come from.
| Category |
Data |
Source |
| Michigan traffic fatalities (2023) |
About 1,040 statewide |
Michigan Traffic Crash Facts / NHTSA |
| Genesee County crashes and fatal crashes |
Confirm current county totals |
Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (Genesee County profile) |
| Most dangerous Genesee County intersection (2023) |
Corunna Road at I-75, about 55 crashes |
Michigan Traffic Crash Facts |
| Major Flint employers with injury exposure |
GM, Hurley Medical Center, McLaren Flint, Genesee County, City of Flint |
Local employer references |
Genesee County Crash Data
Flint’s crash risk is concentrated on its freeways and major surface routes: I-75, I-475, I-69, and Dort Highway. Michigan Traffic Crash Facts publishes county-level totals each year, and Genesee County’s most dangerous intersection in 2023 was Corunna Road at I-75.
Flint Hospitals Where Injury Cases Originate
Serious injuries in the Flint area are usually treated at Hurley Medical Center, a level-one trauma center, or McLaren Flint, a level-two trauma center, along with the Genesys/Ascension system. Both crash victims and malpractice victims pass through these facilities, which makes their records central to many cases.
Major Flint Employers and Workplace Injury Risk
Flint’s largest employers, including General Motors, McLaren, Hurley, Genesee County, and the City of Flint, sit in manufacturing and healthcare, two sectors that carry elevated injury risk.
Filing Deadlines for Flint Personal Injury Cases
Michigan sets different deadlines depending on the type of claim, and more than one can apply at once. The table below summarizes the key ones.
| Case Type |
Deadline |
Statute |
| General personal injury / wrongful death |
3 years |
MCL 600.5805 |
| Medical malpractice |
2 years, or 6 months from discovery |
MCL 600.5838a |
| No-fault PIP benefits |
1 year |
MCL 500.3145 |
| Claims against a government entity |
Shorter notice periods (for example, 120 days for highway-defect claims) |
MCL 691.1404 / 691.1406 |
| Product liability |
3 years |
MCL 600.5805 |
Because the shortest of these can be as little as a few months, and evidence fades quickly, it is best to speak with an attorney soon after an injury rather than assuming there is plenty of time.
What to Expect When You Hire Cochran for Your Flint Injury Case
You do not need to know the law to get started. Here is how the process usually works.
Step 1: Free Case Evaluation
Call 1-866-MICH-LAW. We listen to your story and assess your case at no cost and with no obligation.
Step 2: Investigation and Evidence Gathering
We gather the medical records, police reports, and witness statements, and bring in accident reconstruction and expert consultations where a case calls for them.
Step 3: Insurance Negotiation
We handle all communication with the insurers, so you never have to face an adjuster alone.
Step 4: Filing the Lawsuit (If Needed)
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we prepare and file suit in Genesee County Circuit Court.
Step 5: Trial or Resolution
Most cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it will go before a jury, so you are never negotiating from a position of weakness.
Call for a Free Consultation
Because of senior partner Eileen Kroll’s expertise in medicine and law, Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. are uniquely positioned in Flint, Michigan as personal injury attorneys to handle your case with compassion and care while still going after the compensation you deserve.
If you have a case involving wrongful death, medical malpractice, or other injuries call the law firm of Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation at 866-MICH-LAW.
Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers in Flint
If you were injured in Flint or anywhere in Genesee County, the right first step is understanding your options. The best approach depends on the type of case, the deadlines that apply, and the evidence available.
Contact us at Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and map out the strongest path forward. Remember, we don’t get paid unless you win.
Call us at 1-866-MICH-LAW anytime, 24/7, to schedule a free case evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Flint personal injury lawyer cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on a contingency fee basis at the standard Michigan rate of one-third, so there is no attorney fee unless we win your case.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Michigan?
It depends on the type of case: generally 3 years for most personal injury and wrongful death claims (MCL 600.5805), 2 years for medical malpractice, and 1 year to claim no-fault PIP benefits. Because deadlines vary, confirm yours early.
What types of injury cases does Cochran handle in Flint?
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, brain and spinal cord injuries, slip and fall, dog bites, and workplace injuries.
Can I recover if I was partly at fault?
Yes. Under Michigan’s modified comparative fault rule (MCL 600.2959), you can recover as long as you are found no more than 50% at fault, though your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
Do I need a lawyer for a minor injury?
It is worth a free consultation. Some injuries surface days later, and the deadlines and evidence rules apply no matter how minor an injury first appears.
How long will my case take?
It varies. Straightforward claims may resolve in roughly 6 to 18 months, while complex cases can take one to three years or more. Medical malpractice adds the 182-day Notice of Intent period.
Does Cochran have a Flint office?
Yes. We have offices in Flint and Livonia, and we offer home and hospital visits when an injury makes travel difficult.
