Recreational marijuana has been legal in Michigan since 2018, and medically legal since 2008. But as many of you know, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. A common question we get is people wonder if they can still get workers’ comp if they smoke weed. The answer depends on the situation   What you…

Yes. If you are on workers’ comp in Michigan, you can also apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI). You can apply for short-term disability (STD) or long-term disability (LTD). Be aware that your social security disability payments may be reduced if combined payments exceed 80% of your prior earnings. One option we recommend is to…

Yes. In Michigan, insurance companies often stop paying benefits without notice. Insurance companies do this through a dispute of claims, and many of our clients do not realize until their checks stop coming in the mail. Here at the Law Offices of David Zimmerman, we can help you challenge the cutoff. Common Reasons For Benefits…

The simplest answer is yes, you can be fired while receiving workers’ comp in Michigan. The law does not protect your job. However, if your employer fires you in retaliation for filing a workers’ comp claim, then that is illegal and you can pursue a wrongful termination lawsuit, and we highly recommend reaching out to…

Handling A Workers’ Comp Case Alone We strongly recommend not attempting to handle a workers’ comp case alone. In fact, you should not handle it, or settle it without the Law Offices of David Zimmerman. Workers’ comp cases in Michigan can get messy, and dragged out over time, but here at the Law Offices of…

A common question we have here at the Law Offices of David Zimmerman is if someone can get disability after settling their workers’ comp claim. The simple answer is yes, but there is potential for offsets with Long-Term Disability (LTD) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Lump-Sum Settlements Instead of ongoing benefits, many of our…

Michigan Workers’ Comp law, regardless of who is at fault, protects employees and employers in Michigan, aiming to cover all medical treatment and 80% of after-tax wages. Lump-Sum Workers’ Compensation Settlements Many of our clients choose to settle their workers’ comp into a one-time lump-sum cash payment, called a redemption. This redemption must be approved…

Common questions we face consist of: Can I sue my employer for pain and suffering in Michigan? What benefits am I entitled to under workers’ comp? Let’s take a moment to walk through each. Can I Sue My Employer for Pain and Suffering in Michigan? No, because in Michigan, workers’ comp is considered to be…