Head or Brain Injury & Michigan Auto Law

Michigan auto no-fault law requires auto accident victims in Michigan to prove that their injury represents a "serious impairment of a body function."  The Michigan auto no-fault law defines a "serious impairment of a body function" as an objectively manifested impairment of an important body function that affects a persons general ability to live his or her normal life.

Michigan courts have interpreted the Michigan auto no-fault threshold to restrict access to the courts for many seriously injured auto accident victims.  However, Michigan auto no-fault law provides for an exception to this threshold if the auto accident victim is able to claim a closed head injury.  

Michgan law, MCL 500.3135(2)(a)(ii), states:

For a closed head injury, a question of fact for the jury is created if a licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician who regularly diagnosis or treats close-head injuries testifies under oath that there may be a serious neurological injury.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious closed head injury as a result of a Michigan auto accident, you should talk with an experienced Michigan auto accident lawyer.  Please submit a simple, free and confidential consultation form today. 

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