Michigan Workers’ Compensation
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FAQs

• Do I have a Michigan workers’ comp case?

  Determining whether or not you have a workers’ comp case in Michigan depends on several factors. If you were injured on the job, it’s important to act swiftly and report the accident to your employer as soon as possible. Workers’ comp benefits are afforded to any worker who is injured when the worker is “on the clock” and working during their scheduled work hours. Workers’ comp benefits operate on a no-fault system, so regardless of who was at fault when the accident and injury took place, you as the worker and victim of injury wouldn’t be held liable. Even with these great laws, some companies and businesses try to circumvent the system designed to protect and shelter workers during injury. It is precisely because of these unscrupulous insurance agencies and employers that lawyers and attorneys must evaluate workers’ compensation claims to ensure fair and reasonable terms are being met.

• What is the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Law?

  When a person dies due to negligence, abuse, medical malpractice, faulty products, or otherwise, Michigan wrongful death law allows beneficiaries to recover damages from the person or corporation responsible.

  Usually, beneficiaries are related to the deceased or serve as personal representatives for the estate and may be the:

  • Spouse
  • Child
  • Descendent
  • Parent
  • Grandparent
  • Sibling
  • Children of the surviving spouse

  In Michigan, you can seek two main types of damages for wrongful death claims. Pecuniary damages include financial injury that resulted from the fatal event:

  • Loss of support presents a large problem for many families after an unexpected death. So you are entitled to demand compensation for the income that your loved one would have earned had he or she lived.
  • Medical expenses can multiply rapidly after a severe injury. Michigan wrongful death lawsuits can help you recover what you spend on medical transport, treatment, surgery, and other costs related to the fatal accident.
  • Funeral and burial expenses are often included as damages in a wrongful death settlement.
  • Loss of household services refers to the monetary value of the household services that the deceased party contributed to the household. For instance, if your family member cared for the children, you may be entitled to that service’s replacement value – the cost of childcare.

  Of course, the pain and suffering of wrongful death goes beyond financial losses. When serious or intentional wrongdoing is involved, you may seek punitive damages on behalf of your family member. In some states, a court might use damages to punish people for wrong actions and discourage others from similar behavior. The State of Michigan does not allow punitive damages for punishment, but it has allowed these damages in extreme cases.

  An attorney from our Michigan law firm can advise you about what damages you are eligible to seek for your wrongful death claim. Since opening our doors 25 years ago, we have won over $1 billion for our Michigan clients. Why not see what we can do for you?

  Remember, we offer Michigan residents a free consultation to explore your legal rights. And you pay no fees until we win your Michigan wrongful death case. Schedule an appointment at a time convenient for you by calling 855-MIKE-WINS as soon as possible.

• What is the Michigan Workers’ Compensation Legal Advice?

  What is workers’ compensation insurance? When a person is injured at work and unable to continue working or earning a living for themselves and their family as a result of the injury, workers’ compensation insurance is meant to keep them financially afloat during their recovery. Workers’ compensation benefits are meant to pay for unexpected medical bills and lost wages resulting from workplace accidents and workplace injuries. Workers or employees do not pay for workers’ compensation insurance, and there aren’t any payroll or paycheck deductions for workers’ compensation.

  Becoming familiar with all the details about workers’ compensation isn’t realistic for most people facing a workplace injury. Employers and insurance companies know most workers’ compensation claimants are uneducated about workers’ comp law. Employers and insurance companies can sometimes take advantage of that ignorance and they can make it difficult for workers to make a fair insurance claim and receive these benefits.

  As an injured worker who requires urgent medical care or ongoing medical treatment, it can be tough to also be saddled with the burden of navigating through the complexities of workers’ compensation law. Lost wages and compensation loss during this time doesn’t help matters. Recovering from these workplace injuries should be your top priority.