MI PT Juris case studies
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The Michigan Personal Injury Jurisdiction Exam (commonly searched as MI PT Juris or Michigan PT Juris) is a knowledge assessment for attorneys, paralegals, and claims professionals who work Michigan injury cases and want a structured check on how well they know the state-specific rules. It is an independent study resource, not an official program of any court, bar, or state agency, and completing it confers no license or certification. The MI PT Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 4,215 words.
1Rear-End Collision and the Serious Impairment Threshold
On March 4, 2024, Dana, a 44-year-old warehouse team lead, was stopped at a red light on Fulton Street in Grand Rapids when an F-150 driven by Eric rear-ended her at about 25 mph. Eric admits he looked at his phone.
843 words, about 4 min2Black Ice at the Apartment Parking Lot
on January 18, 2025, Priya, a 29-year-old tenant, left her ground-floor apartment at Maple Ridge Apartments in Ann Arbor to drive to work. The only paved route from her building to the parking lot is a 40-foot sidewalk that slopes toward a downspout.
849 words, about 4 min3Sidewalk Step-Off, the Two-Inch Rule, and the 120-Day Notice
On May 12, 2024, Marcus, a 67-year-old retired teacher, tripped on a city sidewalk in Kalamazoo. A tree root had lifted one concrete slab, creating a vertical step-off that Marcus measured at 2.25 inches.
871 words, about 4 min4Missed Perforated Ulcer and the NOI/AOM Trap
On February 2, 2023, Leona, a 58-year-old school bus driver, went to a Michigan emergency department with 10/10 epigastric pain, vomiting, and a history of NSAID use for arthritis. The ED physician diagnosed gastritis, gave oral antacids, and discharged her after four hours.
790 words, about 4 min5Table Saw Kickback, Spoliation, and the Litigation Advance
Ravi, a 38-year-old cabinetmaker, was using a 10-inch contractor table saw at his employer's shop in Lansing when a narrow rip cut kicked back and amputated two fingers. The saw had a blade guard and riving knife in a drawer; Ravi had removed the guard because it interfered with a jig, but the riving knife was never installed.
862 words, about 4 min