If you’re injured on the job, you may assume that workers’ compensation is your only source of financial recovery. While workers’ compensation provides important benefits for many injured employees, it doesn’t always prevent you from pursuing a claim against someone other than your employer. In some workplace accidents, a third party’s negligence contributes to the…
A serious workplace injury can leave you unable to earn a living for months or even permanently. As medical bills mount, and income stops, many injured workers wonder whether they can receive both Michigan workers’ compensation benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) at the same time. The short answer is yes, in many cases…
Many workplace injuries heal with time and medical treatment, allowing employees to return to work. Others, however, leave workers with lasting physical or mental limitations that permanently affect their ability to earn a living. When this happens, injured employees often wonder whether they qualify for permanent disability benefits under Michigan’s workers’ compensation system. The answer…
If you’ve filed a workers’ compensation claim in Michigan, there’s a good chance that you might be asked to attend an Independent Medical Examination (or an IME). Even though the name suggests otherwise, many injured workers are shocked to learn that the examination is usually arranged by the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company and not…
Many part-time employees assume that they aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured on the job. Because they work fewer hours or have a flexible schedule, they could believe that they have fewer legal protections than full-time workers. In Michigan, however, workers’ compensation benefits aren’t limited to full-time employees. Part-time workers can still…
After a workplace injury, many employees aren’t sure about what happens next. This is especially true when it comes to medical treatment. One of the most common questions that injured workers ask is whether they’re required to see a doctor chosen by their employer or workers’ compensation insurance company. In Michigan, workers’ compensation laws give…
A workplace injury can disrupt your routine, your income, and your overall well-being. If you’ve been hurt on the job in Kalamazoo, filing a workers’ compensation claim is typically the first step toward getting the medical care and financial support that you need. While the process is specifically designed to help injured workers, it can…
Seasonal workers play such an important role in many industries, but they often have questions about their rights if they’re injured on the job. A common concern is whether being employed temporarily or part-time impacts your eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits. In Michigan, seasonal workers are typically entitled to the same protections as full-time employees,…
Dealing with appeals can be stressful and overwhelming. It’s common to feel defeated after a denial, but it’s important to understand that a denial doesn’t automatically mean an end to your claim. Michigan workers have specific rights during the entire appeal process to keep in mind. The best way to handle your claim is by…
Returning to work after a workplace injury doesn’t automatically mean that workers’ compensation benefits are over. In a lot of cases, injured employees can still qualify for partial benefits while working in a light-duty job. What is a Light-Duty Job? In Michigan workers’ compensation cases, a light-duty job is an adjusted version of a role…
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