How to calculate pain and suffering damages in Michigan

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Published December 15, 2025 • Updated May 16, 2026 • By DocketMath Team

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US-MI comparative fault rule

The controlling primary authority for US-MI damages allocation authority (MCL 600.6304) is 600.6304.

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Source-backed allocation summary

US-MI damages allocation controlling authority under MCL 600.6304.

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Sources

600.6304 — MCL 600.6304

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