Crashes in Monroe County
In 2024, Monroe County recorded 3,569 traffic crashes and 20 traffic deaths, according to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts.
Monroe County courts
- Circuit court: 38th Circuit Court (106 E. First St., Monroe). Claims over $25,000 and most injury lawsuits.
- Probate court: Monroe County Probate Court (106 E. First St., Monroe). Estates for wrongful death claims and settlements for minors.
What to do after a crash
- Get medical care, and tell every provider the injury came from a car crash.
- Get the crash report number from the responding police agency.
- Report the claim to your own auto insurer and ask for an application for no-fault benefits.
- Photograph the vehicles, the scene and your injuries, and ask nearby businesses to save any video.
- Call us before you give a recorded statement to any insurer.
What Michigan no-fault pays you
Your own auto insurer pays medical care up to your PIP limit, 85% of lost wages for up to three years (capped at $7,455 per 30 days for accidents from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), up to $20 a day for household help, and attendant care. You may also have a claim against the at-fault driver for losses no-fault doesn’t cover and, if the injury meets Michigan’s threshold, for pain and suffering. Read the full no-fault guide.
Written notice to your no-fault insurer within one year of the crash. The deadline calculator shows every date for your crash.
Communities we serve in Monroe County
Sources: Michigan courts directory, Michigan Traffic Crash Facts (2024), state trauma center designations and local agency websites, checked October 2026.
Questions people ask us
Where would a Monroe County car accident case be filed?
Claims of $25,000 or less are usually filed in the district court for the place of the crash. Larger claims go to the county circuit court, the 38th Circuit Court (106 E. First St., Monroe).
Do I have to come to your office?
No. Much of a no-fault claim is handled by phone, mail and email. Office meetings are by appointment, and if you can’t get to the office, we can meet you elsewhere. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.
How long do I have to act after a crash in Monroe County?
You must give your no-fault insurer written notice within one year of the crash, and you generally have three years to sue the at-fault driver. Claims involving a government vehicle or a road defect can require notice within 120 days.