Michigan Medical Malpractice Damage Cap
Track statutory limits on noneconomic damages and calculate your potential recoverable amount.
Legal Nuances & Exceptions
Applicability
All Medical Malpractice Cases
Statutory Reference
Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.1483
Exceptions to Cap
- Brain or spinal cord injury (Higher cap)
- Impaired cognitive capacity (Higher cap)
- Reproductive organ damage (Higher cap)
Michigan employs a two-tiered cap system adjusted annually for inflation. In 2024, the lower cap is approximately $569,000. The higher cap (approx $1,019,000) applies if the plaintiff suffered brain/spinal cord injury rendering them hemiplegic/paraplegic, permanently impaired cognitive capacity, or permanent loss of reproductive organs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the lower cap for medical malpractice in Michigan?
For 2024, the lower tier cap on noneconomic damages is approximately $569,000. This adjusts every year for inflation.
How do you qualify for the higher cap in Michigan?
The higher cap (over $1,000,000) applies to catastrophic injuries, specifically brain or spinal cord damage causing paralysis, severe cognitive impairment, or damage to reproductive organs.
Are economic damages capped in Michigan?
No. Economic damages are completely uncapped.
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