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 […]
Michigan attorney explains how to get workers’ compensation loans and why it is smart idea to get legal representation before requesting loans on settlements for workers’ comp. Getting hurt on-the-job can turn a person’s life upside down. Many disabled employees in Michigan live paycheck-to-paycheck and supporting a family on a reduced amount of money is […]
Important time periods you should know about in order to protect legal rights. How long do you have to claim workers’ comp in Michigan? Well, our experience shows that late reporting is a “red flag” for many employers and insurance companies. They generally do not believe employees who show up the next morning or the […]
