Bicycle Accident Claims in Michigan

A driver passing a bicycle going the same direction must pass at least 3 feet to the left, or, if that is impracticable, at a safe distance and speed.

Modified comparative fault. Damages are reduced by the injured person's percentage of fault. If the injured person's fault is greater than the combined fault of all others (that is, more than 50%), economic damages are reduced by that percentage and no noneconomic damages (such as pain and suffering) are awarded. In auto no-fault tort cases, no damages for noneconomic loss are assessed in favor of a party more than 50% at fault.

Michigan is a no-fault state. For policies issued after July 1, 2020, default liability limits are $250,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage; a policyholder may choose lower limits, but not below $50,000/$100,000, by signing a state form. Drivers choose a personal injury protection (PIP) medical coverage level: unlimited, $500,000, $250,000, or (for qualifying Medicaid enrollees) $50,000, with some drivers able to opt out under other rules. A person may sue for noneconomic loss only for death, serious impairment of body function or permanent serious disfigurement.

Three years after the time of the injury for most actions to recover damages for injury to a person. Shorter periods apply to some claims, such as 2 years for assault, battery or false imprisonment and 2 years for malpractice; 10 years applies to claims for criminal sexual conduct.