In Michigan, the legal doctrine of comparative negligence allows an injured party to recover damages proportional to their percentage of fault in an accident, even if they were partially at fault themselves. This doctrine is crucial in personal injury cases, including premises liability incidents like slip and fall accidents or dog bite injuries, as it prevents the injured party from being barred from recovery if they contributed to the incident. The Michigan statute governing comparative negligence is MCL 600.2959, which states that the plaintiff’s recovery will be reduced by their percentage of fault. For instance, if a plaintiff is found 30% at fault in a car accident resulting in a traumatic brain injury, they can still recover 70% of the total damages awarded. The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm’s skilled personal injury attorneys can navigate the complexities of comparative negligence and fight to maximize compensation for clients, even in cases involving wrongful death where multiple parties share fault.
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