The Big 3 Liens: Medicare, Medicaid, and Friend of the Court

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Workers comp lawyer in Michigan shows how liens can delay your settlement and what you can do about it.

The decision to settle your workers comp case is not easily made. You must consider everything you are giving up and weigh that against what you are getting in return. A good workers comp lawyer can help you with the pros and cons of settlement.

Once the decision to settle your case has been made, most of our clients want to get their money as soon as possible. This is understandable as many have been without income while their claim has been disputed.

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New TV Show: “Workers’ Comp”

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

Why workers comp is no laughing matter and how this new sitcom could actually hurt your claim for benefits. Our 2 cents as workers comp lawyers in Michigan.

Powerful special interest groups are aligned with the sole purpose of reducing or eliminating workers comp benefits. This was most recently demonstrated with the passage of House Bill 5002 in Michigan.

House Bill 5002 made it legal for employers and insurance companies to reduce wage loss benefits based upon a job they think you can perform. It does not matter if you are actually earning wages or not.

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Five reasons why legitimate workers comp claims get denied

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers comp lawyer breaks down the top five reasons why employers and insurance companies dispute legitimate claims.

We see all kinds of reasons why employers and insurance companies dispute workers comp benefits. Some make sense while others are just plain stupid.

For example, we have a client who was denied lost wages because he was fired. The reason he was fired was because he got hurt at work. Confused? So are we.

It’s always fascinating to see why an employer or insurance company denies benefits. Here are five reasons why legitimate workers comp claims get disputed and what you can do to protect your legal rights.

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What employers don’t understand about workers compensation

Posted on May 10, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers compensation lawyer addresses employer mistakes and provides candid advice about claims handling from the plaintiff’s perspective.

Great blog post from Robert Wilson, President & CEO of WorkersCompensation.com, regarding the mistakes that employers make with their workers compensation claims. Bob recently attended a claims management session at RIMS 2012 where presenters gave a talk entitled “The Top Ten Things an Employer Can Do to Mess Up a Workers’ Compensation Claim.”

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Why you should never skip the company IME

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers comp lawyer explains the consequences for missing an IME appointment and how you can truly protect your interests.

Anyone who has had a personal injury at work knows about the dreaded independent medical examination (IME). This is when your employer or its insurance company have you examined by a doctor of their choosing. You will not receive any medical treatment as the doctor is only there to give an opinion about your medical condition.

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Car accident at work in Michigan

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Michigan work accident lawyer explains how both workers compensation and no-fault benefits are available if you are hurt in a work-related car accident.

Many people are confused about what benefits are available after a work-related car accident. They are surprised to learn that claims exist for workers compensation, no-fault, and possibly against the negligent driver.

It doesn’t get any easier when multiple insurance companies show up requesting information. Depending on what type of claim you make, you could receive wage loss benefits, unlimited medical treatment, mileage reimbursement, attendant care, as well as pain and suffering.

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Can I refuse medical treatment under workers compensation?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers compensation lawyer explains how your benefits can be suspended if you fail to follow your doctor’s advice.

Medicine is not a perfect science and there are no guarantees that a specific course of treatment will fix a work  injury. Because of this, not everyone chooses to follow their doctor’s advice. This is especially true when an invasive procedure such as a surgery has been suggested.

We firmly believe that everyone should follow their doctor’s recommendation. However, the decision about medical treatment under workers compensation is always up to the individual.

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Workers Compensation Michigan Law

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

Work accident lawyer in Michigan provides answers to common questions regarding workers compensation law.

The only way to protect your legal rights is to understand how the workers compensation law applies to you. Every work injury is different and you cannot rely on stories from co-workers and friends.

Here are some frequently asked questions and answers that we think you should know. Remember that every claim is different and you should always speak with an experienced workers compensation lawyer about your specific situation.

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How horseplay could cost you workers compensation benefits

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers compensation attorney explains how horseplay could result in a denial of your benefits and what you can do to protect yourself.

If you have spent any time working with other people then you know a little horseplay is part of almost every job. Whether it’s just noisy behavior or actual physical play, it could affect your entitlement to workers compensation benefits.

Horseplay can be a good thing for employers because it can reduce stress in the work place and promote a better working relationship among co-workers.

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Insurance company hypocrisy at its worst

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Michigan workers compensation lawyer explains why insurance companies have a bad name and how they dispute legitimate claims.

Sometimes you just have to laugh when an insurance company makes an outrageous decision about a workers compensation claim. They never make these bad decisions based on medical evidence but only on how much money they can save.

As Michael Corleone said in the Godfather: “It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.” We experience this nonsense on a daily basis and it’s hard not to take it personal for our clients. 

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