Michigan Medical Malpractice Lawyers

State

Statutes of Limitation

Limits on Damage Awards

Pre-trial Screening and Arbitration

Michigan

§600.5805. 2 years from injury.

§600.5838a. 6 months from reasonable discovery. No more than 6 years from injury.

§600.5851. Minors under age 8: 6 years or age 10, whichever is later. Reproductive injuries until age 13.

§600.1483. $280,000 limit on non-economic damages; $500,000 limit on non-economic damages applies to certain other circumstance. Limit adjusted annually by state treasurer according to consumer price index.

§600.4903 - 4919. Mandatory review by mediation panel, findings not admissible at trial.

§600.2912g. Voluntary arbitration binding if total damages claimed less than $75,000.

Joint and Several Liability

Expert Witnesses

Michigan Malpractice Attorney Fees

Patient Compensation or Stabilization Fund

§600.2925a. Defendants are proportionally liable according to percentage of fault for damages awarded, except when uncollectible shares are reallocated among solvent defendants.

§600.2169. Expert must be licensed  and board certified health professional in practice of similar specialty, in active practice or education during year preceding action.

Court Rules 8.121(b). Maximum contingency fee for  personal injury action is third of amount recovered.

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