Workers’ Comp Benefit Checklist
Use our checklist to make sure you are getting all the workers’ comp benefits required to be paid under Michigan law. It is shocking to see the number of disabled employees who do not get paid the maximum required under Michigan workers’ comp law. Insurance companies pay the wrong dollar amount or forget to tell […]
How to get medical bills paid after work accident
Michigan workers’ comp lawyer explains how to get small medical bills paid through four different strategies. We frequently get telephone calls from individuals who suffered minor injuries at work but still have unpaid medical bills. Unfortunately, many of these people ignore the problem until it becomes too late. Workers’ comp is supposed to cover all […]
Pick the best doctor money can buy
Blake Griffin sidelined against Milwaukee Bucks in playoffs and what can be learned about workers’ compensation from this bad news. We have several basketball fans in the office who have been debating the loss of Blake Griffin in the first round of the playoffs. Yahoo Sports reports that he is suffering from a left knee […]
Minimum wage goes up to $9.45 per hour starting March 29, 2019
Higher minimum wage has positive impact on workers’ compensation benefits and why all employees need to stick together. Michigan workers got a bigger paycheck starting on March 29, 2019 when the minimum wage increased to $9.45 per hour. This is the first of several scheduled raises until 2030 when it hits $12.05 per hour. The […]
MIOSHA campaign to prevent roadway accidents
Road construction danger and why more needs be done to prevent workplace accidents. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has kicked off a new campaign to prevent roadway accidents. It will focus on education, outreach, and inspection. Roadway accidents most commonly occur in construction sites and typically involve motor vehicle collisions. Nine workplace […]
Top 10 Fast Facts (2018-2019 Edition)
Our annual Top 10 Fast Facts for workers’ compensation in Michigan. Fact #1: The maximum rate for 2019 is $921.00 per week. This is based upon a state-wide average weekly wage of $1,022.92. High wage earners are capped at $47,892.00 annually regardless of their salary. Fact #2: Travel reimbursement is $0.58 per mile beginning January […]
Workplace fatalities can be prevented
Discussion of key findings from the 2017 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. Yesterday’s blog post was about the newly released 2017 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Some key findings included data about fatal falls being at their highest level in 26 years, transportation accidents remaining the most […]
National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
U.S. Department of Labor releases its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries covering reporting period 2017. The U.S. Department of Labor has now released its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). This data covers occupational fatalities during 2017. There was a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2017. This represents […]
Danger of marijuana use while on workers’ comp
What disabled employees need to know about getting fired and their wage loss benefits under workers’ comp. Yesterday’s blog post was about a medical marijuana user who suspected a job offer was rescinded when she failed a drug test. She filed a lawsuit and the Michigan Court of Appeals found an employer is permitted to […]
Hearing Site Locations (Updated 2019)
Addresses and telephone numbers for workers’ compensation hearing site locations throughout Michigan. Yesterday’s blog post was about the new docket assignment list. Magistrates conduct workers’ compensation hearings across the State of Michigan. The county of injury determines where a case will be decided. Here is an updated list of hearing site locations including addresses and […]