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:
- 182-day notice of intent
- Minors under 8: file until 10th birthday
- Affidavit of merit required
Notable Medical Malpractice Verdicts & Settlements in Michigan
Verdict
$3.8M
Anticoagulant dosing error
Warfarin continued through an INR of 9.4; fatal intracranial hemorrhage.
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