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Michigan Personal Injury LawThe following summary of Michigan personal injury laws and liabilities will help you understand important aspects of injury claims in this state.Michigan Statute of Limitations:Personal Injury: 3 years for negligent conduct, 2 years for intentional conduct.Medical Malpractice: 2 years, or 6 months from the date of discovery up to a 6 year maximum. Products Liability: 3 years unless the product was in use for more than 10 years in which case, strict liability will not be the standard. Wrongful Death: 3 years. Caps on Personal Injury Awards in Michigan:The award may not exceed $280,000 for non-economic damages for general personal injury claims. If a design defect caused the person's death or permanent loss of a vital body function, the award cap may not exceed $500,000.Michigan Serious Injury Threshold:In order to recover for personal injury damages in Michigan there must be a medically identifiable injury or condition that has a physical basis, it must be to an important body function, and must affect that person's ability to lead their normal life.Michigan is a No-Fault state and follows the modified comparative negligence – 51% theory, meaning a party can only recover if they are 50% or less at fault. Personal Injury Claims & Theories of Liability in Michigan:Auto Accident Claims: Automobile drivers can be held liable to other drivers and passengers for any negligent actions that result in personal injury to others. They may also be responsible for property damage.Product Liability Lawsuits: When a product that has been made available to the public for use and consumption ultimately injures another, manufacturers, designers and distributors can be held strictly liable for the injuries. Medical Malpractice Claim: When medical doctors do not perform according to the standards of professional practice, they can be held liable for any damages that result. In these cases it must be shown that the doctor or other health professional deviated from reasonable care practices. Wrongful Death Cases: When an individual dies due to the negligence of another, the liable party or parties will be responsible to the victim's estate for any and all personal injury settlements that arise. Slip and Fall Accidents: When a property owner fails to make their property safe, make reasonable inspections or notify others of any known dangers, they will be liable for personal injury or property damage that arise as a result. Workers Compensation Laws: Michigan is a compulsory state. Therefore, all employers are required to maintain workers compensation insurance in the event of an on-the-job injury by one of their employees. For More Information Check out these sites: Official Michigan State Website Michigan Office of Insurance Regulation Return from Michigan Personal Injury Law to all Personal Injury Laws Return from Michigan Personal Injury Law to Personal Injury Claims How Much Is Your Case Worth? Find out NOW! Complete this form for a FREE case review by an experienced attorney... The accuracy of information on this site is not guaranteed. Information on this site is strictly opinion and should not be considered formal legal advice. Under no circumstances should the information on this site be used to make decisions about the proper course of a legal matter. Click below to read our full User Agreement, Disclaimer and Copyright Information.
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