Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Michigan

You have 2 years from the date of the negligence/malpractice or 6 months from the date the malpractice was discovered, but not beyond 6 years. There are some exceptions if the victim if a minor at the time of the negligence, or if the person died as a result of the malpractice, and then a personal representative was appointed over the estate. It is complicated. It is best to identify the facts of your case to get a specific answer, such as: I had leg surgery 3 years ago, but discovered one month ago that the bones were not fused properly, during a visit with my regular physician. Am I still within the statute of limitations?" Then answer the answer would likely be yes because you just discovered it 1 month ago (unless there was a reason you should have discovered it earlier).

There are other requirements that can "toll" or stop the statute of limitations from running, such as serving a notice of intent. You should immediately consult with a medical malpractice lawyer if you think you may have a valid cause of action.