Michigan Legal Deadlines
Verified filing deadlines under Michigan law. Every entry cites the official statute — click the section number to read the law itself.
Injury & Accident
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Car Accident | 3 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) |
| Defamation | 1 yr | MCL § 600.5805(11) |
| Dog Bite | 3 yrs | MCL § 287.351 |
| Medical Malpractice | 2 yrs | MCL § 600.5838a (medical-malpractice accrual/limitations); MCL § 600.5805(8) (2-year period) |
| Personal Injury | 3 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) |
| Slip and Fall | 3 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5805(2) |
| Wrongful Death | 3 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2922; § 600.5805(2) |
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Debt & Collections
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Card Debt | 6 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(9) |
| Medical Debt | 6 yrs | MCL 600.5807 |
Consumer
| Claim / matter | Deadline | Official statute (source) |
|---|---|---|
| Breach of Contract | 6 yrs | Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5807(9) |
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Legal information, not legal advice. Confirm with the cited statute or a licensed Michigan attorney.