If you receive a personal injury, you have the right to pursue financial compensation through a personal injury lawsuit in Michigan. To do this, you must have evidence that establishes that the other party was negligent or purposefully responsible for your injuries. You can get answers to your questions concerning Michigan’s no-fault benefits, the law, and your rights from Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers like Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.
Similar to other states, Michigan has a “statute of limitations” that establishes time restrictions on when you can file a lawsuit following an injury. The statute of limitations in Michigan includes:
Case Type | Validity |
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Personal injury | Three years |
Property Damage | Three years |
Wrongful Death | Up to Six years |
Medical malpractice | Two years |
If your injury claim involves a case against a state agency; you have six months to file your claim and up to two years to launch a lawsuit.
Some limits have variants built in. For instance, if you don’t realize you were injured until after your accident, the three-year period may start on the day you realized you were hurt. If you have any inquiries about your specific case, speak with our Michigan Personal Injury Lawyers at Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.
In Michigan, many personal injury cases seek damages from defendants whose alleged negligence is to blame for the victim’s injuries. To be eligible for monetary damages in these situations, fault, and liability for the injuries must be established beyond a reasonable doubt. The “reasonably prudent person” standard and the four components of negligence are the main tools used by Michigan courts to establish liability. Here are the four types of negligence:
The “reasonably prudent person” principle contrasts the accused’s acts with those of a fictitious, law-abiding person. A personal injury attorney at Goldberg, Persky & White P.C. can offer further details about your specific situation.
In Michigan, however, a specific statute (Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. 287.351) makes the owner “strictly liable,” which means that the dog owner is responsible for a personal injury caused by his/her dog regardless of the animal’s previous behavior.
When you are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, a lawyer can help you with your compensation claim. A lawyer takes several actions on your behalf which includes but are not limited to:
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, lost income, lost future earning capacity, suffering, and losing life enjoyment. However, please do remember that your claim has time limits, and you usually only have three years from the date of the incident to file a claim.
Please contact our office at 800-799-2234 if you have sustained any kind of injury, or fill out our contact form, and one of our attorneys will review your case at no cost to you.