Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

As an employee, how does Michigan employment law protect me? Michigan law assigns responsibility to your employer to protect you from: Wage and hour claims – In Michigan, a non-exempt employee who works overtime should be paid for it. Sometimes a company will try to avoid that by re-classifying you as a manager or independent contractor. Wrongful […]

You do not have to tolerate discrimination of any kind, whether it’s based on your age, race, sex, religion, or protected disability. It is against the law for an employer, labor union or employment agency to discriminate against anyone because of these things. Our discrimination attorneys are here to help you with your discrimination case. Discrimination is not only the […]

Following is a list of questions that are answered on this page: When is a death considered “wrongful”? How is a wrongful death claim different from a “survival action”? Who can pursue a wrongful death claim? What kind of compensation is obtainable in a wrongful death lawsuit? How is it decided what a person’s future […]

Following is a summary of the questions that are answered in this page: What is premises liability law? What is a premises liability claim? When is a property owner held liable for injuries on their property? I was injured at someone’s house and I want to file a claim. How do I get started? What […]

What do I do if I’ve been in an automobile accident? First of all, call the police right away. This will ensure that medical personnel are on their way to examine everyone involved in the accident. Here are some additional recommendations to help the process go as smoothly as possible, given the circumstances. At the […]

Following is a summary of the questions that are answered in this page:  What, exactly, is the Michigan Workers’ Compensation system? Who may be covered under Workers’ Compensation? What if I’m self-employed? Are independent contractors covered by workers’ compensation? Are all employers required to carry Workers’ Compensation? Are there penalties if an employer does not […]

Hopefully it will never happen to you. But if you do find yourself injured and in need of legal help, the success of your personal injury claim will be strongly affected by the caliber of the personal injury lawyer you work with. So be thorough and careful in researching the possible candidates. Don’t delay on getting started […]

What’s included in the term “personal injury”? What is a Statute of Limitations? What’s a “slip and fall” lawsuit? My insurance company has offered me a settlement, but it seems too low. Can a lawyer do something about that? If a dog bites you, can you obtain redress from the dog’s owner? What is strict […]

Your free initial consultation is very important in getting things off to a prompt start, should you decide to hire us. And in any case, it’s an informative session for you in your search for the right personal injury attorney. How to set up your free initial consultation We accept requests for an initial consultation […]

For the past three decades, the Michigan personal injury lawyers at Jay Trucks & Associates have been helping injured victims throughout the state receive the compensation they need to move on with their lives. The law firm is strongly rooted in the Michigan community, and the entire staff takes great pride in giving back to their friends […]