# Barrix Law Firm

> West Michigan law firm founded in 1993 by attorney Jason S. Barrix, with offices in Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. The firm has over 32 years of experience handling personal injury cases (auto accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, etc.) and criminal defense (drunk driving, domestic violence, sex crimes, etc.), with a track record of trial success and settlements exceeding $1 million.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://barrixlaw.com/): Firm overview highlighting 32+ years of proven experience in personal injury and criminal law across West Michigan.
- [Areas of Practice](https://barrixlaw.com/area-of-practice/): Overview of the firm's practice spanning vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, wrongful death, domestic violence, DUI offenses, and theft crimes throughout West Michigan.
- [About Us](https://barrixlaw.com/about-us/): Background on Barrix Law Firm, a West Michigan practice founded in 1993, providing aggressive representation in personal injury and criminal defense across Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.
- [Jason Barrix](https://barrixlaw.com/about-us/jason-barrix/): Attorney bio for Jason S. Barrix, with 32+ years of experience in personal injury and criminal defense, known for trial success and settlements exceeding $1 million.
- [Contact Us](https://barrixlaw.com/contact-us/): Phone (616) 314-4163, offices in Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, Michigan, plus an online contact form.

## Personal injury

- [Personal Injury (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/grand-rapids-personal-injury-lawyer/): Overview of the firm's Grand Rapids personal injury practice, helping accident victims recover compensation for injuries, medical expenses, and lost wages.
- [Car Accident (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/car-accident-lawyer-grand-rapids/): How the firm helps Grand Rapids car accident victims navigate Michigan's no-fault insurance system, pursue compensation, and understand their rights through contingency-fee representation.
- [Truck Accident (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/grand-rapids-truck-accident-lawyer/): How the firm assists Grand Rapids truck accident victims by investigating crashes, negotiating with insurers, and pursuing compensation through Michigan's no-fault system and third-party liability claims.
- [Motorcycle Accident (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/grand-rapids-motorcycle-accident-attorneys/): Motorcycle accident representation in Grand Rapids covering accident investigation, insurance negotiation, compensation recovery, and litigation under Michigan's no-fault rules.
- [Slip and Fall (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/grand-rapids/slip-and-fall-lawyer/): How the firm helps Grand Rapids slip and fall victims pursue compensation by investigating accidents, proving negligence, and navigating Michigan premises liability law.
- [Wrongful Death (Michigan)](https://barrixlaw.com/michigan-wrongful-death-lawyer/): How the firm assists Grand Rapids families who lost loved ones to negligence, covering Michigan wrongful death law, compensation types, the claims process, and a track record of million-dollar settlements.
- [Burn Injuries](https://barrixlaw.com/burn-injuries/): Burn injury representation in Grand Rapids, covering burn types, common causes, available compensation, and the legal process for proving liability.
- [Spinal Cord Injury (Grand Rapids)](https://barrixlaw.com/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-grand-rapids/): Spinal cord injury representation in Grand Rapids, helping clients secure compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages from catastrophic spine damage.
- [Traumatic Brain Injuries](https://barrixlaw.com/traumatic-brain-injuries/): TBI representation in Grand Rapids, covering injury types, legal processes, settlement values, and the firm's case results.

## Articles

- [What Is Disfigurement?](https://barrixlaw.com/blog/what-is-disfigurement/): Explains disfigurement as a legal term for permanent, visible injuries such as scars, burns, or amputations, for which victims can pursue compensation through personal injury claims.
- [What Should I Do After a Car Accident in Michigan That Wasn't My Fault?](https://barrixlaw.com/blog/what-should-i-do-after-a-car-accident-in-michigan-that-wasnt-my-fault/): Essential steps for Michigan drivers after a no-fault car accident, including contacting police, gathering evidence, seeking medical care, and understanding rights under the state's no-fault insurance system.
- [Liability of Drunk Drivers and the Bars That Over-Serve Them](https://barrixlaw.com/blog/liability-of-drunk-drivers-and-the-bars-that-over-serve-them/): How Michigan's dram shop law holds businesses liable when they serve visibly intoxicated individuals or minors who go on to cause injuries or property damage.
- [Understanding Personal Injury Settlements: What You Need to Know](https://barrixlaw.com/blog/understanding-personal-injury-settlements-what-you-need-to-know/): How personal injury settlements work in Michigan, including what they are, how settlement value is determined, the step-by-step process, payment options, and the attorney's role in maximizing compensation.