Michigan lawyer explains how an employee can get workers’ comp for stress and anxiety when disability has been caused by the job. Clients often ask us if it is possible to collect workers’ comp for stress and anxiety when disability has been caused by the job. Our experience is that most employees have stress and […]
Michigan lawyer explains how a repetitive strain injury is covered under workers’ compensation and how to get help if the claim is denied. We are seeing more repetitive strain injuries in today’s high-tech workforce. Employees are using tools, machines, mobile devices, and computers in ways the human body does not always find comfortable. These workplace […]
Michigan workers’ compensation lawyer provides answers to the question “can you be fired while on light duty?” and explains your legal rights. The toughest part of my job is seeing bad things happen to good people. Unfortunately, this seems to be commonplace in the Michigan workers’ compensation system. It seems the deck is stacked against […]
Michigan attorneys explains how to get medical treatment when workers’ comp has denied your MRI. We believe the most important benefit under workers’ comp is access to medical care. Employers or their insurance companies must pay for all reasonable and necessary medical treatment when an employee gets hurt on-the-job. It does not matter who was […]
Understanding contingency agreements and the maximum workers’ comp lawyer fees that can be charged. It is no secret that large corporations and insurance companies can afford to hire lawyers who specialize in workers’ comp cases. They charge hourly rates and quickly run up legal bills in the thousands of dollars. Reducing or eliminating the payment […]
Michigan lawyer explains what to do when you realize “my workers’ comp adjuster won’t return my calls” and how to get help. Getting hurt on-the-job is a nightmare for many of the people who contact our office. They live paycheck-to-paycheck and missing even one week’s pay can mean financial disaster. Workers’ comp is supposed to […]
What questions should you ask when calling your lawyer for a workers’ comp claim status? We frequently get telephones calls from injured workers who are represented by other law firms. These individuals want a workers’ comp claim status update so they know what is happening with their case and are typically unhappy with the communication […]
Michigan lawyer discusses reopening a closed workers’ comp claim. We frequently get telephone calls and emails from disabled employees in Michigan who are suffering from an old workplace injury. Many of these individuals have been working in pain and without proper medical care for years. They want to know the answer to the question “can […]
What truck drivers need to know about diesel exhaust health effects and workers’ compensation benefits. This blog post is dedicated to truck drivers who suffer from diesel exhaust health effects. It is a problem that does not get much attention. Understanding legal rights is the key to getting medical treatment and lost wages paid under […]
Michigan lawyer explains why you can be fired while on workers’ comp and important exceptions to know about. Many of our clients want to know the answer to the question “can I be fired while on workers’ comp”? They are concerned about losing seniority, pension contributions, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits. Who else […]
