Michigan Legal Statutes Reference Guide
Plain-language reference pages for Michigan statutes used in injury, No-Fault, employment, civil rights, police misconduct, and related claims.
152 Statutes explained
95 Personal injury entries
57 Civil rights entries
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Personal Injury Statutes of Limitations 12 statutes Personal Injury General Negligence & Liability 10 statutes Personal Injury Comparative Fault 5 statutes Personal Injury Wrongful Death 5 statutes Personal Injury No-Fault Insurance & PIP 11 statutes Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Code — Traffic & OWI 2 statutes Personal Injury Road & Recreation Safety 5 statutes Personal Injury Medical Malpractice 9 statutes Personal Injury Employment Law & Retaliation 3 statutes Personal Injury Governmental Immunity 11 statutes Personal Injury Joint & Several Liability 4 statutes Personal Injury Emotional Distress 5 statutes Personal Injury Damage Caps & Recovery Limits 7 statutes Personal Injury Federal Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA & 49 CFR) 6 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Federal Civil Rights Laws 5 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Wrongful Imprisonment Compensation 1 statute Police Brutality & Civil Rights Statutes of Limitations 4 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Governmental Immunity 6 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights State Tort Claims — Assault & Battery 3 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Wrongful Death & Survival 3 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Court of Claims 3 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Criminal Statutes — Officer Conduct 6 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 4 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Self-Defense & Defense of Dwelling 2 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Damage Awards & Limitations 6 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Expert Witnesses & Evidence 3 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Procedural Statutes 5 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Assault on Pregnant Individuals 2 statutes Police Brutality & Civil Rights Related Civil Liability 4 statutes
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Statutes of Limitations § 600.2912b Medical malpractice — Notice of Intent (182-day notice) General Negligence & Liability § 600.2911 Libel and slander (exemplary damages limitation) Comparative Fault § 600.2955a Plaintiff's impairment (intoxication) defense Wrongful Death § 436.1801 Michigan Dramshop Act No-Fault Insurance & PIP § 257.401 Owner liability for negligent use of motor vehicle Motor Vehicle Code — Traffic & OWI § 257.602b Use of mobile electronic device while operating motor vehicle Road & Recreation Safety § 257.657 Roadway rights and duties for bicycles and similar devices Medical Malpractice § 600.1483 Noneconomic damages cap in medical malpractice Employment Law & Retaliation § 15.362 Whistleblowers' Protection Act — protected activity Governmental Immunity § 600.6431 Notice of claim against the State of Michigan Joint & Several Liability § 600.2925a Contribution among tortfeasors Emotional Distress § 600.5805(2) Three-year period for injury claims
Important Notice: Statutory summaries are for reference and educational purposes only. Michigan statutes can change and may be interpreted by courts. Verify current statutory language at the Michigan Legislature website before relying on any provision. Nothing on this page is legal advice.