Our Detroit Workers' Comp Lawyers Have Been Fighting for Injured Employees for More Than 40 Years
If you’re unable to work, it shouldn’t be difficult to get the workers’ compensation or Social Security disability benefits you’re entitled to. Unfortunately, thousands of Michiganders face uncertain futures when their legitimate claims are reduced or denied.
For more than 40 years, our award-winning Michigan workers’ comp lawyer are recognized among the best in the state and have helped injured and disabled workers understand their legal rights (and their employers’ legal responsibilities), stand up to employers and insurance companies, and secure the benefits they deserve—so they can achieve financial security and peace of mind.
Whether you need help filing a claim, fighting an unfair denial, obtaining past due benefits, or negotiating the best possible settlement, trust the skilled, experienced, and tenacious attorneys Michiganders have relied on for decades.
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A workplace injury can happen to anyone, at any time, despite the best intentions of everyone involved. That’s why virtually every employer in the state is required by law to provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees, regardless of their industry or job role.
However, that doesn’t mean all workers’ compensation cases are the same. For example, injuries that happen on a construction site can get incredibly complex and difficult to resolve, due to the involvement of contractors, subcontractors, and the potential for shared negligence and multiple applicable insurance policies. Other industries and situations can pose their own unique challenges.
Our Michigan workers’ comp lawyers are the best in the business and work with injured employees across all fields, at every stage of the process. Our firm has been handling these cases (as well as Social Security disability insurance cases) for more than four decades, and we’ve recovered millions of dollars for employees across the state.
The best time to call us is always right away after your injury, but even if you’ve already begun the claims process, don’t hesitate to reach out—especially if you’re starting to get resistance from the insurance company, or just aren’t sure you’re getting all the compensation you deserve. Initial consultations are always free, so you have nothing to lose.
Our workers’ comp lawyers have more top-reported settlements than any other workers’ compensation attorney or law firm in the state, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly newspaper and VerdictSearch
A worker suffered paralysis after falling from a roof. Benefits had been disputed based on alleged employer premium fraud and statutory employment. This was the largest reported settlement in the state that year for a workplace injury.
Largest workers’ compensation settlement in the state in 2021. Our attorneys secured this settlement for our client who suffered a serious traumatic brain injury as a result of a work-related slip and fall on ice.
Our attorneys recovered this settlement to help a worker who was paralyzed after falling 15 feet into a manhole. It was the largest reported workers’ compensation settlement in Michigan for the year of 2023.
Any injury or disease caused by employment is supposed to be covered under workers’ compensation insurance. The most common injuries happen due to a traumatic event at work—for example, lifting something heavy and herniating a disk. Occupational diseases that develop over time from work activities should also be covered. This includes degenerative disc disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, and hearing loss.
Employees who cannot work because of an accident or illness can make a workers’ compensation claim. Depending on your circumstances, you might be eligible for compensation for your lost wages, medical treatment, vocational rehabilitation. However, to get these benefits, you must file a legal claim.
Filing a claim involves two important steps.
Once you’ve notified your employer and made a claim, it will file a formal, written claim on your behalf. If they do not, you may file a form WC-117 with the Detroit Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency. Employees who provide notice and claim have protected their legal rights and can seek workers’ compensation benefits anytime in the future.
There are strict deadlines, called the one- and two-year back rules, that might limit your benefits. Watch out for employers who refuse to accept work injury claims and make sure to get one of our Detroit workers’ comp lawyers involved right away.
Employees hurt on the job are usually eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.
However, employers can dispute your benefits at any time. If the insurance company is sending you to an IME (independent medical examination) or a vocational counselor of their choosing, these are red flags—and you should immediately consult with a Michigan workers’ comp lawyer.
If your benefits are terminated, you must file an Application for Mediation or Hearing to challenge the dispute—your attorney can help you with this process.
Don’t let the insurance adjuster push you around. Request your free consultation today.
You’re not alone. Our Michigan workers’ comp lawyers have been called the best in the state, and our clients love how they’re treated with care, respect, and responsiveness. We will give you the time you need, we will explain your legal rights, and we will always treat you with respect.