If you injured yourself at work, and now need surgery, then workers compensation should pay for all the medical expenses related to your surgery,...

Do I have a case of negligence?

You probably can not sue under negligence, but you certainly have a workers compensation claim. Mental injuries can be just as devastating as...

Do I take the settlement or take to arbitraitor?

There is new law in Michigan that states you must show that you are looking for work if you are presently receiving ongoing workers compensation...

Is that legal

There are two type of settlements in workers compensation cases in Michigan, a redemption or a voluntary payment. In a redemption, a magistrate...

So I took a settlement with workers comp and my employer. But I don't think I can return to work, can I file for disability?

If by disability, you mean Social Security Disability, then yes you can. If you are turned down for SSD then I recommend that you find an attorney...

I had two surgeries since I was released from workman 's comp, because I sought legal help.

An insurance company can deny you workers compensation for any reason, even if it is not a good reason. It sounds like they are messing with you....

Was hurt on the job then refused the right to go to the er and made to wait with my head injury for 3 hours to see their doctor.

You should file for workers compensation. The nice thing is that if you have two jobs and cant work for either, then your weekly compensation will...

I'm a nurse who was hit by patient. Off n workers comp but still not right. What options do I have as I am main bread winner.

I agree with the previous answers. I would just add that you have to be careful if you return to work before you are ready. If you get fired, and...

Can my previous employer disability discrimination settlement contain legal statement that prevent me from receiving my workcom

No. In Michigan, even if you file a release in another type of lawsuit, it can not prevent you from filing a workers compensation claim. Only a...

Once a case settles and the release is signed and sent to ins company how long do I have to wait for a check from ins company?

In a workers compensation case, the check is required to be sent within 45 days of the redemption hearing, or if it is a voluntary payment order,...