Michigan Medical Malpractice Law

Michigan Medical Malpractice Deadlines & Damage Caps

Statute of limitations, discovery rule, damage caps, filing exceptions, and notable verdicts for Michigan medical malpractice claims.

Michigan Medical Malpractice Law at a Glance

Statute of Limitations
2 years from act or 6 months from discovery
Discovery Rule
6 months from discovery, 6-year repose
Damage Cap
~$569,000
Key Statute
MI medical malpractice law
State-specific statutes and case law govern filing deadlines and damage limitations.

Filing Exceptions & Tolling Provisions in Michigan

The following exceptions may extend or modify the standard filing deadline in Michigan:

Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Michigan

Verdict
$3.8M
Anticoagulant dosing error
2024 · Wayne County Circuit Court
Warfarin continued through an INR of 9.4; fatal intracranial hemorrhage.

New research notes are added to this archive as courts publish additional decisions.

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