One of the biggest mistakes we see and hear about is injured workers waiting too long to report their injury. In Michigan, you generally have 90 days to report a workplace injury to your employer. Verbal communication to a supervisor may count as notice, but we highly recommend filling out an accident report and keeping a copy for your records.

A ton of injured workers we have spoken to mention how they wait to file an accident report because they think the pain will go away, or they are worried about losing their job. Unfortunately, insurance companies will often utilize delayed reporting as a reason to dispute otherwise valid claims.

How long do I have to file a workers’ compensation claim in Michigan?

In Michigan, you generally have 2 years to formally file a workers’ compensation claim after a work injury. We emphasize the importance of timing here at the Law Offices Of David Zimmerman and strongly recommend to act sooner rather than later, as waiting can sometimes seriously hurt your case and may limit the benefits you are able to recover.

If your injury was not reported, your checks are delayed, or your claim is being disputed, we are here to help. Do not wait to speak with a lawyer. Know your rights.

Injured At Work? Contact The Law Offices Of David Zimmerman For a Free Consultation

Request a Free Case Evaluation now at 1-866-464-2889. Clients Represented in Thousands of Workers’ Compensation Claims, Trials, Settlements in Metro Detroit, Michigan, Lansing, MI, Flint, MI, Saginaw, MI, Monroe, Michigan, Michigan’s Thumb and Port Huron areas. Every day we work with our clients as we go about taking care of their crucial legal issues. The trust we develop with our clients is the foundation of our relationships. At the Law Offices of David Zimmerman, our attorneys help our clients achieve their goals by offering premium legal services. We never stop working to continuously strengthen those relationships.