Michigan workers’ comp lawyer explains the workers’ compensation penalty payment when the insurance company refuses to pay weekly checks or medical bills. I have written extensively about the challenges our clients face when they are hurt on-the-job. It can be devastating when the primary wage earner is disabled and unable to earn a living. Most […]
Michigan workers’ comp lawyer explains what happens if an employer does not report an accident and how to protect legal rights. Our attorneys have 100+ years of combined experience handling workers’ comp matters. Dealing with bad employers is something we do on a regular basis and we hate seeing people taken advance of financially. We […]
Michigan workers’ comp lawyer talks about rights, benefits, and suing employer. Michigan workers’ compensation law protects employees who are injured at work. 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 […]
Michigan attorney discusses whether payments under workers’ comp are income tax free. We get lots of telephone calls and emails with the question: Is workers’ comp taxable? Many of these callers are in a panic because they have not received a W2 or 1099 from their employer and it is almost Tax Day. Some have […]
Michigan attorney explains important time frames when an employee gets hurt on-the-job and how long they have to sue for work related injuries. Timing is everything when it comes to workers’ compensation. Many disabled employees get left out in the cold because they did not report an accident or file a claim on time. Some […]
Questions to ask a workers’ comp lawyer and how to make sure legal rights are protected. Getting hurt on-the-job is very stressful. Workers’ comp benefits can be disputed at any time. We believe knowledge is power, and injured workers should understand their legal rights. Here are our top 10 questions to ask a workers’ comp […]
Michigan lawyer discuses what questions are asked at workers’ comp hearing and how to prepare witness testimony. One of the most common questions we get from our clients is “what questions are asked at a workers’ comp hearing?” Our law firm has over 100 years of combined experience handling workers’ comp cases in Michigan. We […]
