About 95% of litigated workers’ compensation cases in Michigan end with a one-time, lump-sum, tax-free settlement. This 95% does include cases where benefits were denied from the beginning as well as cases where the insurance company voluntarily paid benefits for a period of time before a dispute arose. In many situations, workers’ compensation claims are…

A question we hear often is if filing a workers’ compensation claim will stop them from getting another job in the future. In Michigan, employers generally cannot legally refuse to hire you just based on the fact you filed a workers’ compensation claim. However, work restrictions, medical limitations, or gaps in employment can sometimes make…

Easily one of the most common questions we get asked is: “How much is my workers’ comp case worth?”  There is no exact number to fit all cases. Every case depends on the injury, future medical treatments, lost wages, and work restrictions. There are settlement calculators to help estimate what your claim may be worth….

Another common question we receive is injured workers asking us if they can quit their job while receiving workers’ comp benefits in Michigan. The answer is yes, but quitting too early can seriously hurt your case and may stop your wage loss checks. In Michigan, employers are allowed to offer “light duty” work instead of…

One of the biggest mistakes we see and hear about is injured workers waiting too long to report their injury. In Michigan, you generally have 90 days to report a workplace injury to your employer. Verbal communication to a supervisor may count as notice, but we highly recommend filling out an accident report and keeping…

Are wage benefits Paid Weekly or Biweekly? How often are workers’ comp benefits paid? In Michigan, workers’ compensation benefits are paid weekly. Payments typically start after 7 days of disability, but the first check is due on the 14th day your employer is notified. We understand many workers live paycheck-to-paycheck, so delays can be devastating….

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Michigan since 2018, and medically legal since 2008. But as many of you know, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. A common question we get is people wonder if they can still get workers’ comp if they smoke weed. The answer depends on the situation   What you…

In Michigan, you can settle a workers’ comp case 6 months after your injury. On average, settlements take about 12 months from the pre-trial date, especially if there is disputes. Many workers’ comp cases in Michigan result in a settlement through negotiation. This is roughly 6 months to a year if everything goes smoothly. This…