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// JURISDICTION / MI

Truck claims
in Michigan.

Michigan follows modified comparative fault — non-economic damages are barred if you are more than 50% at fault. Economic damages are still recoverable but reduced.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

3 years

Three years from the date of injury under MCL § 600.5805.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Modified comparative negligence (51% bar for non-economic)

Michigan follows modified comparative fault — non-economic damages are barred if you are more than 50% at fault. Economic damages are still recoverable but reduced.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

Michigan no-fault auto reform caps certain benefits. Non-economic damages in serious-injury cases must meet the 'serious impairment of body function' threshold under MCL § 500.3135.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Notice of claim against governmental agencies required within 120 days under MCL § 691.1404.

05// KEY STATUTE

MCL § 600.5805

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

Michigan's no-fault system interacts with commercial truck claims in complex ways. Detroit's logistics and auto-supply trucking is significant.

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