Downriver Injury & Auto Law PLLC is a specialized personal injury law firm providing elite legal representation to accident victims throughout the Detroit and Wayne County area. Known for its compassionate, experienced, and aggressive advocacy, the firm stands out by focusing exclusively on injury claims and offering personalized attention directly from principal attorney Aaron Cox, ensuring clients avoid being handed off to junior associates.
With over 18 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts, the firm adopts a client-centered approach, guiding individuals and families through complex legal processes while maximizing compensation. They specialize in navigating Michigan’s unique no-fault insurance laws, including recent reforms, and are particularly adept at handling cases involving insurance disputes, catastrophic injuries, and multi-party liability. Their services are tailored to those affected by auto, commercial vehicle, workplace, and premises-related accidents.
Services Offered
- Auto Accidents & No-Fault Benefits
- Michigan No-Fault Insurance Claims
- Processing and maximizing PIP benefits
- Navigating the complex 2019 No-Fault reform changes
- Ensuring proper medical expense coverage
- Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Benefits Recovery
- Medical expense reimbursement
- Lost wage recovery (up to 85% for three years)
- Attendant care and replacement services
- Third-Party Auto Negligence Claims
- Pain and suffering compensation
- Excess economic loss claims
- Permanent impairment cases
- Insurance Company Disputes
- Denied claim advocacy
- Benefit termination challenges
- Independent Medical Examination (IME) rebuttals
- Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Semi-Truck Collisions
- Federal regulation violations
- Multi-party liability cases
- Catastrophic injury specialization
- Commercial Vehicle Liability
- Corporate negligence claims
- Employer liability
- Commercial insurance complexities
- Delivery Van Accidents
- Amazon/FedEx/UPS vehicle incidents
- Gig economy delivery driver accidents
- Last-mile delivery risks
- Work Vehicle Injuries
- On-the-job accident claims
- Workers’ compensation coordination
- Third-party liability claims
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Motorcycles not considered “motor vehicles” under No-Fault
- Special insurance considerations
- Coordinating auto and motorcycle coverage
- Helmet Law Changes & Implications
- Post-reform injury considerations
- Insurance coverage differences
- Liability impact for non-helmeted riders
- No-Fault Benefits for Motorcyclists
- Qualifying for PIP benefits
- Order of priority for benefits
- Navigating exclusions and limitations
- Industrial & Workplace Injuries
- Manufacturing & Factory Accidents
- Industrial equipment injuries
- Chemical exposure cases
- Safety regulation violations
- Construction Site Injuries
- Falls from heights
- Equipment/machinery accidents
- OSHA violation claims
- Workers’ Compensation Coordination
- Maximizing benefits from multiple sources
- Third-party liability claims
- Long-term disability coordination
- Premises Liability (Property-Related)
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Winter weather conditions (ice/snow)
- Retail and commercial property incidents
- Municipal property claims
- Negligent Security Cases
- Apartment complex security failures
- Commercial property inadequate security
- Parking lot/garage incidents
- Property Owner Liability
- Landlord negligence
- Building code violations
- Maintenance failure cases
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Mild to severe TBI cases
- Long-term care planning
- Cognitive rehabilitation support
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Paralysis cases
- Ongoing medical care needs
- Home modification requirements
- Severe Burns
- Auto fire cases
- Industrial burn injuries
- Reconstruction and rehabilitation
- Amputation & Loss of Limb
- Prosthetic needs
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Life care planning
- Wrongful Death
- Fatal Auto Accidents
- Family support services
- Estate complications
- Insurance claim processing
- Family Compensation
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Funeral expense recovery
- Survivor Benefits
- No-fault survivor benefits
- Long-term financial planning
- Minor children considerations
- Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
- Crosswalk Accidents
- Right-of-way violations
- Distracted driver cases
- Municipal liability assessment
- Bike Lane Collisions
- “Dooring” incidents
- Right-turn conflicts
- Bike infrastructure failures
- Sidewalk Injuries
- Municipal maintenance failures
- Construction zone hazards
- Property owner liability
- Non-Motorist Rights
- Educational resources
- Legal protections
- Insurance coverage options
- Constitutional violations litigation
- Negligence claims
- Class actions
Serving clients primarily in the Downriver area, Detroit, and throughout Wayne County, the firm is deeply embedded in the community and stays informed on local legal developments, such as tax foreclosure issues. Free consultations are offered to ensure accessible legal support, and representation is provided on a contingency fee basis, requiring no payment unless compensation is recovered.
