Flint’s streets see a deadly crash roughly every two weeks. In 2024, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts recorded 2,531 crashes in the city of Flint, including 582 crashes that injured someone and 23 fatal crashes that took 24 lives. More than 850 people were hurt. Each of those people suddenly faced hospital bills, lost paychecks and an adjuster on the phone.
Khamo Law represents people hurt in crashes in Flint, Flint Township, Burton, Grand Blanc and across Genesee County. Our offices are in Troy and Sterling Heights, a straight drive down I-75, and we offer free consultations by phone or video so you do not have to travel while you recover. As Flint auto accident lawyers, we handle No-Fault benefit disputes, lawsuits against drivers who cause serious injuries, and the hit-and-run and uninsured driver cases that are far too common here. Our attorneys and staff speak Arabic, Chaldean and English. Call (248) 466-0606 to talk with us today; there is no attorney fee unless we win money for you.
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How a Flint Car Accident Lawyer Can Help
Flint crash cases often come with an extra problem: the driver who caused the crash drove off, or had no insurance at all. That can leave you unsure which insurer is supposed to pay. When you hire Khamo Law, our Flint car accident attorneys:
- Figure out which insurer owes your No-Fault benefits, including through a relative’s policy or the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan when no policy applies
- Send your medical bills, wage records and mileage to that insurer and follow up until they are paid
- Get the Flint Police or State Police crash report and track down video from businesses on Dort Highway, Saginaw Street and the other corridors
- Work with investigators to help identify a hit-and-run driver
- Build the medical proof needed to sue for pain and suffering when your injuries are serious
- File suit in Genesee County and try the case if the insurance company will not pay what it owes
REPRESENTATIVE RESULTS
Results That Reflect the Cases We Handle
Khamo Law has obtained millions of dollars in recoveries for injured clients.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Every case depends on its individual facts, injuries, liability, insurance coverage, and applicable law.
Flint Car Accident Numbers
The 2024 Michigan Traffic Crash Facts report for Genesee County shows what drivers, passengers and pedestrians in Flint, MI face:
- 2,531 crashes inside Flint city limits
- 582 of them caused at least one injury
- 23 were fatal, and 24 people lost their lives
- 860 people were hurt, 47 of them with suspected serious injuries
Neighboring Flint Township added 1,263 crashes and 310 injury crashes. Spread across the year, 23 fatal crashes works out to one about every 16 days.
Who Responds to Car Accidents in Flint?
Crashes on Flint city streets are investigated by the Flint Police Department, including its Traffic Bureau for serious and fatal crashes. Crashes on state highways, such as I-69, I-75 and I-475, are handled by the Michigan State Police Genesee County Post, according to the City of Flint. Flint Township, Burton and Grand Blanc each run their own police departments. Whichever agency shows up writes the report that every insurer will ask for.
Where Car Accidents Happen in Flint
Dort Highway (M-54)
Dort Highway is a wide state highway on Flint’s east side with long stretches between signals, commercial driveways and people walking along the road. In October 2026, a woman walking along North Dort Highway near Nebraska Avenue was killed in a hit-and-run. Flint Police said the vehicle that struck her was northbound and likely had heavy front-end damage on the driver’s side.
I-475 and the Rebuild Through Flint
I-475 loops through downtown Flint. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) reopened more than 3 miles of I-475 from the Flint River to Carpenter Road in September 2025 after a $141 million rebuild. The next phase, a $278.3 million rebuild of about 5 miles from the Flint River to Bristol Road, is scheduled from spring 2026 through fall 2028. Freeway closures send traffic onto city streets that were not built for it, and work zones bring lane shifts and sudden slowdowns.
I-69 and I-75
I-69 and I-75 meet on Flint’s southwest side, and both carry heavy commuter and semi-truck traffic. High speeds, merging at the interchanges and backups near construction lead to rear-end, lane-change and truck crashes. A semi crash brings federal trucking rules and bigger insurance policies into the case; our Michigan truck accident lawyer page explains how.
Saginaw Street, Corunna Road and the Main Corridors
Saginaw Street runs north and south through downtown, and Corunna Road (M-21), Pierson Road, Bristol Road, Fenton Road and Miller Road carry heavy traffic across the city and into Flint Township and Burton. Busy intersections, frequent driveways and pedestrians crossing between bus stops and businesses lead to left-turn, T-bone and pedestrian crashes.
What Causes So Many Crashes in Flint?
- Fast driving on wide roads: Dort Highway, Saginaw Street and the freeways invite speeds that turn a mistake into a fatality
- People walking in the dark: long, poorly lit stretches where drivers do not see pedestrians in time
- Drivers who flee: hit-and-runs that leave victims without the at-fault driver’s insurance
- Alcohol and drugs behind the wheel
- Turning across traffic at busy corridor intersections
- Construction detours from the I-475 project
- Semi-trucks on I-69 and I-75
- No insurance: drivers who carry none, leaving injured people searching for coverage
Who Can Be Held Responsible After a Flint Crash?
The driver who caused the crash is the usual target, but a Flint case can reach further:
- The owner who lent the car, under Michigan’s owner liability law
- A company whose employee was on the clock, such as a delivery van or service truck driver
- A trucking carrier on I-69 or I-75
- An I-475 contractor whose lane closures, barrels or signs were unsafe
- A road agency, in narrow situations where the pavement itself was defective
No-Fault Benefits for Flint Crash Victims
In Michigan, your own auto policy pays your crash-related medical care, lost income and household help first, whether or not the crash was your fault. That matters in Flint, where the other driver is often gone or uninsured. These personal injury protection (PIP) benefits generally cover:
- Hospital and treatment bills, such as a stay at Hurley, up to the medical limit you picked on your policy
- Most of your lost paychecks for as long as three years, up to a monthly cap
- Up to $20 a day for chores and errands someone else has to do for you
- Mileage to and from your doctors and therapy
- In-home attendant care after a severe injury
No car and no policy in your household? A Flint pedestrian or passenger in that spot can usually still get benefits by applying through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. Because drivers have picked their own medical limits since mid-2020, the amount available depends on the policy that applies. If an insurer stops paying, read about denied PIP benefits, or see our Michigan No-Fault lawyer page for the full rules.
When You Can Sue the Driver Who Hit You
PIP never pays for pain, emotional suffering or a life that no longer looks the same. For that, you bring a claim against the at-fault driver in Genesee County. Michigan only allows it when the crash caused a death, a serious impairment of body function, or permanent serious disfigurement, a standard set by MCL 500.3135. Courts look for an injury a doctor can document that affects an important body function and changes your ability to live your normal life, such as a fracture that needs surgery or a brain injury with lasting symptoms.
The same claim can recover income you lose after the three years of PIP wage benefits end, medical costs above your PIP limit, and up to $3,000 for car damage your own policy does not cover. If someone you love died in a Flint crash, the family may bring a wrongful death claim.
Potholes, Broken Signals and I-475 Work Zones
Some Flint crashes start with the road itself: a crater-sized pothole, a dead signal, or a confusing lane shift in the I-475 construction zone. Michigan law usually shields government agencies, but MCL 691.1402 lets injured people sue when the agency failed to keep the driving surface in reasonable repair. MDOT is responsible for I-69, I-75, I-475, Dort Highway and Corunna Road; the Genesee County Road Commission and the City of Flint maintain most other streets.
Move fast on these cases. MCL 691.1404 generally requires written notice of the exact location, the defect and your injuries within 120 days. A private construction company working on I-475 is treated like any other careless business and does not get that special protection.
If the Insurance Company Says You Share the Blame
Insurers defending Flint pedestrian and night-time crashes often argue the injured person was hard to see or crossed in the wrong place. Under Michigan’s comparative fault rule, any share of blame assigned to you lowers what you can collect from the other driver, and being found more than half responsible ends a pain and suffering claim. Your PIP benefits are not affected either way. Street lighting, the driver’s speed, clothing color and witness accounts can decide who carries the blame.
Hit-and-Run and Uninsured Drivers in Flint
When the driver who hit you is never found, or turns out to have no insurance, your options shift to your own coverage. PIP still pays your medical bills and wage loss. If you bought uninsured motorist coverage, which Michigan does not require, it can stand in for the missing driver’s liability insurance and pay for pain and suffering. Most policies require a prompt police report and notice to the insurer, so report a hit-and-run right away. Our hit-and-run accident and uninsured motorist pages go deeper.
Proof That Wins Flint Crash Cases
- The Flint Police Traffic Bureau or State Police report, including diagrams and witness names
- Camera footage from gas stations, stores and homes near the crash, which many systems erase within days
- Broken headlight pieces, mirror glass or paint left behind, which can help police find a hit-and-run car
- Your own photos of the lighting, the road surface, the signals and any work zone layout
- Dashcam or phone video from anyone who saw it happen
- Emergency room and follow-up records that tie each injury to the crash
Serious Injuries and Trauma Care in Flint
Hurley Medical Center in Flint operates a trauma center, and many of the city’s worst crash injuries are treated there. The injuries we see most after Flint crashes include brain injuries and concussions, neck and back damage such as herniated discs, broken legs, hips and arms, torn shoulders and knees, spinal cord injuries, and internal bleeding. Pedestrians hit at speed often suffer several of these at once. Some symptoms, especially from concussions, show up days later, so follow up with a doctor even if you felt fine at the scene. For catastrophic injuries, see our Michigan spinal cord injury lawyer page.
First Steps After a Crash in Flint
- Dial 911. If no one is hurt, Flint Police take non-emergency calls at 810-237-6800, and the State Police Genesee County Post covers the freeways at 810-732-1111.
- Go to the emergency room or urgent care the same day and describe every symptom.
- Photograph the cars, the street, the lighting and your injuries before anything is moved.
- If the other driver fled, write down the color, damage, direction and any part of the plate while it is fresh.
- Collect names and numbers from witnesses and the other driver.
- Tell your own insurer about the crash so your No-Fault claim is opened.
- Decline any recorded interview with the other driver’s insurer until you have legal advice.
- Call Khamo Law for a free phone or video consultation.
How to Get a Flint Car Accident Report
Crash reports come from the agency that responded. For crashes on city streets, contact the Flint Police Department at its non-emergency number, 810-237-6800, for how to request a copy. For crashes on I-69, I-75 or I-475, contact the Michigan State Police Genesee County Post at 810-732-1111. The City of Flint also offers an online reporting system for minor incidents, including some hit-and-run reports.
Once you hire us, getting that report is our job. Khamo Law orders the crash report during intake and reviews it as part of the investigation, so you can put your energy into getting better.
Flint Crash Claim Deadlines
Four clocks can start running on the day of a Flint crash. You generally have one year to give your insurer written notice of a No-Fault claim under MCL 500.3145, and a PIP lawsuit can only reach back one year for unpaid bills. If you are uninsured and need the Assigned Claims Plan, that application also has a one-year limit under MCL 500.3174. A pothole or other road defect claim usually needs written notice within 120 days. And a lawsuit against the driver who hurt you must generally be filed within three years under MCL 600.5805. Waiting rarely helps and can cost you benefits.
Where Flint Car Accident Cases Are Heard
Flint crash lawsuits belong in Genesee County. Smaller claims, up to $25,000, can go to the 67th District Court’s Flint division at 630 S. Saginaw Street. Serious injury cases are filed in the Genesee County Circuit Court in downtown Flint. A claim against a state agency over a road defect may belong in the Michigan Court of Claims instead.
More Injury Cases for Genesee County Clients
Beyond car crashes, Flint and Genesee County clients come to us after pedestrian accidents, motorcycle crashes, Uber and Lyft accidents and semi-truck collisions. Our Flint personal injury lawyer page covers falls, dog bites and wrongful death claims too.
Why Flint Families Call Khamo Law
- Help from home: start your case by phone or video without driving anywhere while you heal.
- Experience with the hard cases: hit-and-runs, uninsured drivers and denied PIP claims are a big part of what we do.
- Nothing upfront: we work on contingency, so our fee comes only from money we recover.
- Your language: our attorneys and staff speak Arabic, Chaldean and English.
Our firm has recovered over $40 million for injured clients, and our team brings more than 40 years of combined experience. Clients have given us a 5.0-star rating across more than 230 Google reviews. Founder Koro E. Khamo is a Super Lawyers Rising Star and was named to The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40.
Questions Flint Crash Victims Ask Us
Your office is in Troy. Can you still take my Flint case?
Yes. Michigan lawyers can handle cases anywhere in the state, and Flint cases are filed in Genesee County courts. We can start with a phone or video call, so you never have to make the drive.
The driver who hit me took off. What now?
Call the police right away and give them every detail you remember. Even if the driver is never caught, No-Fault covers your medical care and lost wages, and uninsured motorist coverage on your own policy may pay for pain and suffering.
I don’t have car insurance. Who pays my Hurley bills?
If you live with a relative who has auto insurance, their policy may cover you. If not, you can usually apply for benefits through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan, but the application has a one-year deadline.
My crash was on I-475. Do Flint Police have the report?
Probably not. Freeway crashes on I-475, I-69 and I-75 are usually handled by the Michigan State Police Genesee County Post, so the report comes from them.
Can I get money for pain and suffering after a Flint crash?
Only if your injuries cross Michigan’s threshold, meaning a serious impairment of body function, permanent serious disfigurement or death, and only if you were not more than half to blame.
I was walking when I got hit. Am I covered?
Usually, yes. Pedestrians hit by a car can claim No-Fault benefits through their own or a household relative’s auto policy, or through the Assigned Claims Plan when no policy applies.
How fast do I need to act?
Sooner is better. Video can disappear in days, a road defect claim needs notice within 120 days, No-Fault notice is due within one year, and most lawsuits against drivers must be filed within three years.
How does Michigan No-Fault insurance work after a Flint auto accident?
Your own auto policy, or a household relative’s, pays your medical bills, most of your lost wages and help around the house, no matter who caused the crash. Pain and suffering is a separate claim against the at-fault driver, and it opens up only when your injuries meet Michigan’s serious impairment threshold.
How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Flint?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so our fee comes out of what we recover, and if we recover nothing, you owe us no fee.
Get Help After a Flint Car Accident
Hurt in a crash in Flint, Burton, Flint Township or elsewhere in Genesee County? Call Khamo Law at (248) 466-0606 or send us a message to set up a free phone or video consultation.
General legal information only, not legal advice for your situation. Prior results are not a guarantee of future outcomes.