What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury in Michigan?
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805.
Personal injury Deadlines in Michigan
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim in Michigan?
In Michigan, the statute of limitations for personal injury is generally 3 years under Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805.
When does the clock start for personal injury in Michigan?
Three years from the date of injury for an action to recover damages for injury to a person or property.
Can the Michigan deadline for personal injury be extended?
Michigan applies a narrow discovery rule — the clock generally runs from injury, not discovery. Section 600.5851 tolls for minority and disability, though more narrowly than most expect. Subsection (14) makes these periods subject to the repose provisions in §§ 600.5838a, 5838b, and 5839.
Is the deadline different if the claim is against the government in Michigan?
Often, yes. Written notice within 120 days for highway defect claims under Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1404. Section 691.1404 requires written notice within 120 days of the injury for a claim arising from a defective highway, specifying the exact location and nature of the defect, the injury sustained, and the names of known witnesses. Other categories of claim again…
How does Michigan compare to other states for personal injury?
Michigan's 3 years is in the middle of the range nationally. Across the 51 jurisdictions with a verified figure, the deadline for personal injury ranges from 1 year to 6 years, and 2 years is the most common. Compare all states →
What Does Personal Injury Cover?
Situations that typically fall under the personal injury deadline in Michigan:
