How Do I Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice in Michigan?

Learn the steps to sue a doctor or hospital in Michigan, including medical records, experts, notice requirements, and deadlines

How Do I Sue a Doctor for Medical Malpractice in Michigan?

Medical malpractice cases in Michigan are technical and deadline-driven. If a doctor, nurse, or hospital failed to meet the standard of care and caused harm, you may have a malpractice claim — but you must follow strict procedures.

1. What qualifies as malpractice?

Malpractice occurs when a medical provider:

• deviates from the standard of care

• and causes injury

Examples:

• misdiagnosis

• delayed diagnosis

• surgical errors

• medication errors

• birth injury

• failure to treat

2. What you must prove

You must show:

• a provider-patient relationship

• breach of standard of care

• causation

• damages

3. Michigan malpractice cases require expert support

Most cases require:

• expert review

• expert testimony

• medical causation opinions

4. Medical records are essential

Your attorney will obtain:

• hospital charts

• imaging

• lab results

• treatment notes

• medication logs

5. Deadlines and notice requirements

Michigan has strict filing rules and limitation periods. If you miss them, even a strong case can be barred.

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