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Michigan Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Michigan. Find attorneys who understand Michigan law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Michigan Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Michigan vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Michigan's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
Michigan follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% o...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Michigan does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against priv...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Michigan
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Michigan uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Michigan Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Michigan Fault System
Michigan follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Michigan's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2959
Michigan Damage Caps
Michigan does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases against private defendants. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Michigan's no-fault auto insurance system affects how claims are processed.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Michigan
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 94
Major corridor through Detroit connecting Chicago to Port Huron with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 75
North-south route through Detroit connecting Ohio to the Upper Peninsula.
Interstate 96
Route connecting Detroit to Grand Rapids with significant commercial traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
Frequently Asked Questions: Michigan Truck Accident Law
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
- •CVSA
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