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I Was Injured At Work In Michigan: What Are My Rights?

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If you are asking “I was injured at work, what are my legal rights?” know that Michigan workers’ compensation law protects employees who are hurt on the job giving them certain legal rights. It is a compromise between employee and employer interests. Employees receive guaranteed medical and lost wages in exchange for giving up the right to sue in a civil action.

Employees hurt on-the-job need not prove negligence to receive benefits. They are covered even if the accident was because of their own fault. Workers’ compensation covers not just specific injuries on the job but also occupational diseases that develop over time.

I was injured at work, what are my rights in Michigan?

In Michigan, if you are injured at work then your legal rights entitle you to workers’ compensation. An employee must give notice of injury within 90 days of it occurring. Initial claim must be made within 2 years of the work injury. Call (844) 580-0920 for a free consultation today with one of our attorneys.

Workers’ comp is a safety net that gives employees who are injured on the job money for wage replacement, medical treatment, and rehabilitation. Medical treatment is covered 100% without any copays or deductibles. This includes doctor visits, transportation costs, prescription drugs, physical therapy, durable medical equipment, hospital stays, and surgery. Employees can select their own doctor after 28 days from the start of care.

Attendant care is a hidden benefit that insurance companies rarely talk about. It pays relatives up to 56 hours per week at the same hourly rate as a professional to help with activities of daily living. Examples include preparing meals, getting dressed, using the bathroom, personal hygiene, wound care, and taking medications.

Disabled employees can also get home and vehicle modifications when appropriate. Make sure to speak with a lawyer about how to get these items covered by the insurance company.

If I get injured at work in Michigan do my rights allow me to get paid?

It is the employees right to receive 80% of their after-tax average weekly wage if they become hurt and disabled from an accident on the job. A good rule of thumb is 60% of gross pay is the weekly comp rate.

This is based upon the highest 39 paid weeks in the 52 weeks before getting hurt. Overtime, second jobs, and discontinued fringe benefits are to be included. This is tax free money and it can be traded for a lump sum cash settlement.

I was injured at work in Michigan, do my rights allow me to sue my employer?

In Michigan, if you are injured at work, your rights entitle you to workers’ compensation which is the exclusive remedy. You cannot sue for pain and suffering. It is possible to file a lawsuit against a third-party if they caused the accident. Employers can be held accountable if they committed an intentional tort.

I have been hurt on-the-job, here’s what to do:

In Michigan, if you were injured at work, then you must report an injury within 90 days of it occurring to ensure your legal rights are protected. We recommend asking to fill out an accident report and keeping a copy. Employees must also make a claim for workers’ compensation benefits within two years. This simply requires asking for medical treatment and/or lost wages. Send the request in writing so there is proof this occurred.

Watch out for employers who refuse to accept a workers’ compensation claim. It is possible to mail a form to the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency and bypass this obstruction. Notice will be automatically sent to the responsible insurance company and payment should begin.

Employees who find their workers’ compensation benefits disputed should contact a lawyer immediately. It is possible to challenge these unfair decisions with a formal hearing. Many of these disputed workers’ compensation claims end up settling for a lump sum cash payment.

Injured on the job in Michigan? Call now, our attorneys can help!

If you were injured at work in Michigan, have questions about your legal rights to workers’ comp, call now to speak with an experienced attorney, or fill out our contact form for a free consultation. There is absolutely no cost or obligation. We’re here for you.

Our attorneys have been exclusively helping injured workers in Michigan for more than 35 years. Our attorneys can help you better understand Michigan laws and what happens after someone has been hurt on the job. To see what our own clients have to say about the caring, compassion, and communication they received from us, you can read in their own words about their experience here on our testimonials page from clients we have helped.

Michigan Workers Comp Lawyers never charges a fee to evaluate a potential case. Our law firm has represented hurt and disabled workers exclusively for more than 35 years. Call (844) 580-0920 for a free consultation today.

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Author Bio Jeffrey Kaufman

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Jeffrey E. Kaufman
Michigan Workers Comp Attorney

Jeffrey E. Kaufman has extensive experience in workers compensation cases and has recovered millions of dollars in benefits for his clients. He believes all injured workers deserve to be on equal footing with insurance companies and employers, and fights tenaciously so their rights are secured and protected.


“Jeff also helped me with getting my Blue Cross bills paid. I would absolutely recommend him and the whole firm. Jeff and the firm did everything they were supposed to do for me and my case.”
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