Questions answered by Thomas H. Rosenhagen

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What is the right answer?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 14, 2016

This is a classic work comp dispute situation. Their doctor says he can work and the treating doctors says he cannot. I would, as Mr. Stern...

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While working at a resturant, I had a slip and fall. Should I have a lawyer help with my situation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on December 07, 2016

First, you have the right to treat with a physician of your own choosing 28 days from the initial commencement of your medical care so if you want...

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Works man comp and cancer

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

In Michigan the carrier can dispute work comp if you fail to attend an IME (independent medical exam) without good cause. The comp carrier has to...

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What are my chances of a disability case if I feel I was hurt at work and they are not paying me or finding me anything else

Thomas's answer | Answered on October 10, 2016

It is difficult to answer your question concerning your "chances" of a disability case without much more information concerning your injury. ...

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If you wasn't on the clock and u punched out for break can u get fired if another employee put you on the social media drinking

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 26, 2016

The answer is "possibly". Michigan is an "at-will" employment state which means you can get fired for any reason so long as it is not one based on...

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I need to know my rights because this case is a workman's comp/ personal injury case and I need to know what my rights are

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 15, 2016

If the individual who injured you was a co-employee then you will not be able to sue him for negligence in causing your injury. The work comp laws...

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Is my soon to be ex wife intilled to my workmens comp settlement

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

This is not a work comp issue but rather one for your divorce attorney. Having said that I would not settle (redeem) your work comp case until...

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I was wondering about a civil lawsuit against the man who assaulted me?

Thomas's answer | Answered on September 12, 2016

You certainly have the right to sue for the assault. Remember that the work comp insurance company will have a subrogation lien on any monies you...

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Do i qualify for work mans compensation?

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 29, 2016

Yes. If you have been continually off work due to the injury for more than 14 consecutive days you are entitled to an indemnity benefit (wage)...

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I tripped over bench 5 min before punching in broke my arm. Told it was wrkmn comp after treatment then told it wasn't.

Thomas's answer | Answered on August 08, 2016

From what you have described your situation may well be withing the coverage of the Workers Compensation Act. Sec. 301(3) states that "an employee...

Thomas H. Rosenhagen's Answers (250)

What is the right answer?

While working at a resturant, I had a slip and fall. Should I have a lawyer help with my situation?

Works man comp and cancer

What are my chances of a disability case if I feel I was hurt at work and they are not paying me or finding me anything else

If you wasn't on the clock and u punched out for break can u get fired if another employee put you on the social media drinking

I need to know my rights because this case is a workman's comp/ personal injury case and I need to know what my rights are

Is my soon to be ex wife intilled to my workmens comp settlement

I was wondering about a civil lawsuit against the man who assaulted me?

Do i qualify for work mans compensation?

I tripped over bench 5 min before punching in broke my arm. Told it was wrkmn comp after treatment then told it wasn't.