Insurance medical examinations can be frustrating, stressful, and disruptive. You may be required to travel to a doctor selected and paid by the insurance company. The examinations may be brief, yet the doctor’s opinion can affect your benefits, medical treatment, and ability to remain off of work. In an open claim, these examinations may occur…
Some injured workers appreciate assistance from a nurse case manager. Others feel uncomfortable having someone working for the insurance company involved in their medical care. A nurse case manager may attend appointments, communicate with doctors, request reports, and discuss return to work plans. Even when everyone acts professionally, the injured workers may feel that private…
An open Michigan workers’ compensation claim can feel like someone is always watching. You may face different situations such as surveillance, social-media review, repeated insurance medical examinations, and questions about what you are doing in your day to day life. A workers’ compensation settlement can end much of the intrusion. Once the claim is properly…
Knee injuries are one of the most common injuries we see. Whether you slipped, twisted your knee, fell, or simply wore it out over years of physical work, a knee injury can make it tough to do your job and even harder to get through everyday life. These are some important steps we recommend to…
One of the most common questions we hear is questions relating to if workers’ compensation benefits are taxable in Michigan. The answer is almost always no. Weekly workers’ compensation benefits and lump-sum settlements are not considered taxable income in Michigan, which is why most injured workers do not receive a W-2 or 1099 for these…
There are a few main ideas we will go over to begin with: Do not admit fault or make your injury sound less serious. Sometimes these small comments can be used against you. Do not guess or leave details out when talking to the adjuster, just be honest and stick to the facts you know….
About 95% of litigated workers’ compensation cases in Michigan end with a one-time, lump-sum, tax-free settlement. This 95% does include cases where benefits were denied from the beginning as well as cases where the insurance company voluntarily paid benefits for a period of time before a dispute arose. In many situations, workers’ compensation claims are…
A question we hear often is if filing a workers’ compensation claim will stop them from getting another job in the future. In Michigan, employers generally cannot legally refuse to hire you just based on the fact you filed a workers’ compensation claim. However, work restrictions, medical limitations, or gaps in employment can sometimes make…
