Injury Claims for Elderly Michigan Residents: Special Considerations
Older adults face higher injury risks and unique claim considerations. Here is what families should know.
Greater Vulnerability to Serious Harm
Falls and crashes that a younger person might shrug off can cause fractures, head injuries, and complications in older adults, leading to long recoveries.
Countering Age-Based Arguments
Insurers sometimes argue that an older person's injuries stem from age or pre-existing conditions rather than the accident. Strong medical documentation rebuts this.
Protecting Older Claimants
The eggshell-plaintiff principle protects vulnerable victims. Michigan's general personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805. Thorough records make the difference.
How Injury Claim Team Can Help
Injury Claim Team is a free service — not a law firm — that connects injured people across Michigan with experienced, vetted personal injury attorneys. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys we connect you with work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you.
If you have questions about a Michigan elderly injury claim, a specialist is available 24 hours a day to review your situation and connect you with the right Michigan attorney — usually within the hour. Call 973-566-5599 for your free, confidential case review.
This article is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice for your specific situation. For guidance on your case, talk to a qualified attorney. Injury Claim Team can connect you with one at no cost — call 973-566-5599.