Suing a Government Entity in Michigan: Short Deadlines, Big Hurdles
Claims against cities, counties, and the state follow special rules — and missing a notice deadline can be fatal to your case.
Governmental Immunity
Michigan government entities enjoy broad immunity, with only specific exceptions such as certain road defects and negligent operation of government vehicles.
Strict Notice Requirements
Claims against Michigan government entities often carry short notice deadlines — sometimes as little as 120 days — far shorter than ordinary injury claims. These notices must often be specific and filed quickly, sometimes within months of the injury.
Why Speed Matters
Because the deadlines are so short and the rules so technical, prompt legal help is essential in any claim involving a government entity. Michigan's general personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805.
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 government 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.