In Michigan, you can settle a workers’ comp case 6 months after your injury. On average, settlements take about 12 months from the pre-trial date, especially if there is disputes. Many workers’ comp cases in Michigan result in a settlement through negotiation. This is roughly 6 months to a year if everything goes smoothly. This…

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…

Contacting us here at the Law Offices Of David Zimmerman is very simple and completely free. There is no consultation charge. If you have been injured on the job, or are unable to work due to a disability, you do not have to face the system alone. Here at the Law Offices of David Zimmerman…

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…

One of the most common injuries we see in workers’ comp in Michigan is knee injuries. Knee injuries can seriously disrupt your life, especially since knee injuries often make it difficult to stand or walk. Understanding your rights is crucial in Michigan. Michigan Law Michigan acts on a no-fault system, where it does not matter…

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…