Bus Accident No-Fault PIP Benefit, Are Non-Michigan Residents Eligible – ChooseGoldman

Unfortunately, bus accidents often result in serious injury to passengers, which requires expensive medical care. For Michigan residents, benefits received under Michigan’s No-Fault Personal Injury Protection law can cover this potentially expensive financial burden. However, what if you are not a Michigan resident? Does Michigan’s No-Fault PIP law apply to you? Can you collect benefits?

Are you covered?

Fortunately for non-resident bus passengers in Michigan, they are eligible to receive no-fault personal injury benefits as long as one of the two following criteria is met: the non-resident was an occupant of a bus registered in this state, or the non-residents out-of-state insurer has filed a certification of in compliance with section 3163 (MCL 500.3113(c)).

Bus registered in Michigan

So, if you are a non-resident involved in a bus accident in Michigan and the bus has been registered in Michigan, you shall receive the personal protection insurance benefits from the insurer of the motor vehicle (MCL 500.3114(2)). That is, the insurer of the bus is liable for the benefits owed to you under No-Fault PIP. However, the insurer of the bus is only liable for the PIP benefits if you are not entitled to personal protection insurance under any other policy (MCL 500.3114(2)).

Section 3163 Certification

A 3163 certification is required for all auto insurers sanctioned to do business in Michigan. According to this certification, the auto insurer agrees to provide Michigan No-Fault PIP benefits to a non-resident if they are injured in a bus accident in Michigan. However, if the bus is not registered in Michigan and the non-resident files for PIP benefits under section 3163, benefits will be limited to $500,000.

What to Do if Injured in a Michigan Bus Accident

If you are involved in a bus accident and are diagnosed with serious injuries, be sure to call a personal injury attorney to discuss your options. If you have any questions regarding bus accident claims, call our office at (877) 737-8800.

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