The Answer
Often, yes. Michigan follows a modified comparative fault rule, meaning you can still recover damages even if you share some blame, as long as you're not found more than 50 percent at fault.
Here's how it generally works:
- Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault
- If you're found 51 percent or more at fault, you may be barred from recovering certain damages
- Insurance adjusters often try to shift blame onto injured people specifically to reduce payouts
Being told "you were partly at fault" isn't the same as being told "you have no case." The actual fault percentage is often more negotiable, and more contestable, than people assume.
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