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Our Workers Compensation Lawyers
Our Michigan workers' compensation attorneys know the Workers' Disability Compensation Act inside and out and have spent decades fighting insurance companies on behalf of injured workers across the state.
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Next steps after getting injured at work
What you do in the hours and days after a workplace injury will shape every dollar of your recovery. Follow these steps to protect your Michigan workers' comp claim.
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Report the injury immediately
Tell your supervisor in writing the same day if possible. Michigan law gives you 90 days to give notice — but waiting weakens your claim and gives insurers a reason to deny it.
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Get medical care from an authorized provider
For the first 28 days, your employer chooses the doctor. After that, you have the right to switch to your own physician. Document every visit and follow the treatment plan.
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File Form WC-117 and confirm Form 100 is filed
Your employer must file the Employer's Basic Report of Injury (Form 100) within 14 days. Make sure they did — and file an Employee's Claim (Form WC-117) yourself if benefits don't start.
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Track every lost work day and out-of-pocket cost
Keep a running log of missed shifts, mileage to medical appointments, prescription receipts, and any restrictions your doctor places on your activities.
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Talk to a Michigan workers' comp lawyer before you sign anything
Insurance carriers push quick redemption settlements that close your claim forever. Before you accept any check or sign any release, get a free case review from our team.
How work comp case values are calculated in Michigan
Every Michigan workers' comp claim is different, but the value of your case is built from three core categories of benefits. We fight to maximize each one.
Wage-loss benefits
Michigan pays 80% of your after-tax average weekly wage based on your highest 39 of the last 52 weeks worked, subject to the state maximum.
Medical & rehabilitation
All reasonable and necessary medical care, prescriptions, mileage, attendant care, and vocational rehabilitation tied to your work injury.
Specific-loss & redemption
Specific-loss payments for permanent injuries plus the lump-sum redemption settlement we negotiate when it's time to close out your claim.
Pay nothing unless we win your case
We handle every Michigan workers' compensation case on contingency. No retainer. No hourly fees. No risk to you. If we don't recover benefits for you, you don't owe us a dime.
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Michigan's workers' compensation laws
Michigan's Workers' Disability Compensation Act spells out exactly what benefits injured workers are owed — and the deadlines that can end your claim if you miss them.
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No-fault, exclusive remedy
Michigan's Workers' Disability Compensation Act is no-fault — you don't have to prove your employer did anything wrong. In exchange, comp benefits are usually your only remedy against your employer.
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Strict notice & filing deadlines
You must give notice within 90 days of the injury and file a claim within 2 years. Wait longer and your right to benefits can be lost forever.
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Wage-loss formula set by statute
Benefits are 80% of your after-tax average weekly wage, capped at the state maximum. The agency reviews 39 of your last 52 weeks of earnings to set your rate.
Common Michigan work accidents
From construction sites in Detroit to factories in Grand Rapids and farms up north, we've handled workers' comp claims for nearly every type of on-the-job accident.
Slips, trips & falls
Wet floors, icy parking lots, cluttered walkways, and unmarked hazards cause fractures, head injuries, and back trauma across Michigan worksites.
Falls from heights
Roofers, framers, and warehouse workers fall from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts — often suffering catastrophic spinal and head injuries.
Struck-by-object incidents
Falling tools, swinging loads, and unsecured materials are a leading cause of serious head, neck, and shoulder injuries on Michigan job sites.
Common Michigan work injuries
We've represented Michigan workers with everything from repetitive-strain injuries to catastrophic, life-altering harm.
Back & spinal cord injuries
Herniated discs, fractures, and spinal cord damage from lifting, falls, and crush incidents — often requiring surgery and long-term restrictions.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions and TBIs from falls and struck-by-object incidents that change cognition, mood, and earning capacity for life.
Shoulder & rotator cuff tears
Lifting, reaching, and overhead work commonly cause rotator cuff tears that require surgery and months of physical therapy.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions Michigan workers' comp clients ask us most often.
How long do I have to file a workers' comp claim in Michigan?
You must give your employer notice of the injury within 90 days and file a formal claim within 2 years. Wait too long and you can lose your right to benefits forever — call us as soon as possible.
Do I have to prove my employer did something wrong?
No. Michigan workers' comp is a no-fault system. As long as your injury arose out of and in the course of your employment, you're entitled to benefits — even if you were partially to blame.
What benefits can I receive?
Wage-loss benefits (80% of your after-tax average weekly wage), all reasonable medical care, vocational rehabilitation, mileage to appointments, specific-loss payments for permanent injury, and death benefits for surviving family.
Can I see my own doctor?
For the first 28 days, your employer chooses the treating physician. After 28 days, you have the right to switch to a doctor of your own choosing — and we strongly recommend it.
What if my workers' comp claim is denied?
Denials are common — and most are wrong. We file an Application for Mediation or Hearing with the Workers' Disability Compensation Agency and fight the denial through trial and appeal if needed.
Should I accept the insurance company's redemption settlement?
Not without legal advice. A redemption is a one-time, lump-sum payment that closes your claim forever, including future medical care. Talk to our attorneys before signing anything.
What does it cost to hire a Michigan workers' comp lawyer?
Nothing up front. Attorney fees in Michigan workers' comp cases are set by statute and only paid out of benefits we recover for you. The free consultation costs nothing and there's zero obligation.
Can I sue my employer in addition to filing for workers' comp?
Generally no — workers' comp is the exclusive remedy against your employer. But if a third party (a contractor, equipment maker, or driver) caused your injury, you may have a separate personal injury claim on top of your comp benefits.
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We meet clients at offices throughout the state. Find the location nearest you.
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