Michigan Workers' CompensationLawyers

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides:

• Medical benefits (e.g., treatment at Henry Ford Providence Southfield after an accident)
• Wage replacement
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Death benefits

It typically applies to:

• Construction accidents
• Hospital-related injuries
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• On-the-job vehicle collisions
• Electrocution
• Workplace exposure to asbestos, chemicals, noise, or heavy lifting

Unlike other personal injury claims, this system provides employees with immediate support without the burden of demonstrating employer fault, enabling them to concentrate on their recovery instead of engaging in legal battles.

However, in cases where benefits are denied or employers dispute claims, Fieger Law can help injured workers obtain the workers’ compensation benefits they are entitled to. 

You may be eligible for:

• Medical Benefits – covers treatments like surgeries and therapy (e.g., at Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital).
• Wage Replacement – typically up to two-thirds of your regular pay in Michigan.
• Vocational Rehabilitation – retraining and job placement services via Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS).
• Death Benefits – compensates dependents for funeral expenses and lost income.

It’s important to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible, ideally within a few days of the incident. After reporting it, you must file your workers’ compensation claim within the deadline required by your state’s law. For instance, in Michigan, the law allows 90 days to notify your employer of the injury and up to two years to file a workers’ compensation claim.

When submitting a workers’ compensation claim, it’s not uncommon to encounter disputes and denials. These issues can arise for various reasons, including questions about whether the injury is work-related, discrepancies in the reported details of the incident, or timeliness of the claim filing.

• Work-Connected Injury: Disputes in workers’ compensation claims often revolve around whether the injury is work-related. For example, uncertainty about where or how the injury occurred could lead to the employer or their insurance company challenging the claim. These disputes typically focus on the specifics of the incident and its connection to the employee’s job duties.
• Inadequate Documentation: Your workers’ compensation claim may be denied if it lacks adequate medical evidence or if the injury report submitted to your employer is incomplete.
• Missed Deadlines: If you fail to adhere to the deadlines for reporting your injury or filing your claim, it’s likely that the insurer will deny your workers’ compensation claim. It’s important to be aware of all relevant timelines, which include promptly notifying your employer about the incident and submitting all required paperwork.

If your workers’ compensation claim is denied, you’re entitled to appeal the decision. The specific procedures for appeals vary by state but often involve presenting additional evidence, participating in hearings, and working with a lawyer who can effectively advocate for your interests. This process is designed to ensure your case is thoroughly reviewed and fairly assessed.

Located in Southfield, Michigan, the Fieger team have successfully handled hundreds of workers’ compensation cases. We’re well known for our multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements, and we’ve won more of them than any firm in the nation. We fight hard to get you the benefits you deserve, and we won’t stop fighting until we win.

Not every workplace accident is caused by an employer. In some cases, these accidents are the fault of another company or person. In such instances, you can file a third-party personal injury claim along with workers’ compensation.

At Fieger Law, we look into all cases to determine whether there is negligence on the part of a third party. This additional measure may translate to an entitlement to extra damages such as pain and suffering, total lost wages, and lasting medical treatment that may not be fully available under workers’ compensation.

Here are a few examples of where third-party liability may apply:

• Defective equipment: Faulty machines or tools that cause injury may be the responsibility of the manufacturer. These cases often involve equipment used in construction, warehousing, or factory work.
• Negligent subcontractors: On multi-employer job sites, contractors who ignore safety rules can cause harm. This could include failing to secure scaffolding or leaving exposed wiring in active work zones.
• Traffic collisions: If you’re injured on the road by someone outside your company, the other driver may be at fault. This is especially common in delivery jobs, construction zones, and transport-related roles.
• Unsafe property: Landlords or property managers who fail to maintain safe premises can be held accountable. This may involve unmarked hazards, poor lighting, or unsafe entryways at a client’s site.

Bringing a third-party claim doesn’t cancel your workers’ compensation rights. Instead, it adds another path to recovery. Fieger Law has decades of experience building both types of cases and can help you pursue every option the law allows.

For over 70 years, the workers’ compensation lawyers at Fieger Law have fought for victims’ rights. If you or a family member have been denied workers’ compensation benefits, the skilled attorneys at Fieger Law can help. Contact us for a free consultation, and let us fight to get you the care, support, and security you need.