The question is, if you use vacation time or sick time during a workers compensation situation do you get your time back? The answer under Michigan Law is no. It is now considered substituted wages that are coordinated with workers comp. Essentially, the comp carrier gets a credit. You don’t get your time back. It’s…

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Unfortunately, since Gov. Synder changed the workers compensation act in 2011, Vocational Rehabilitation in a Michigan Workers Compensation case, has all but been eliminated.  I know its hard to believe as most of the language for vocational rehabilitation was left in the statute and the State of Michigan still sends a letter to all injured…

Michigan Worker’s Compensation attorney   Under the new Michigan Worker’s Compensation act passed by Governor Schneider in 2011 you must now treat with the work clinic or the doctor of the insurance companies choice for 28 days. After 28 days you have the right to treat with any doctor that you choose. However the insurance…

Your age and social security disability: Many are unaware, but your age is a big factor in whether you are approved for social security disability. At age 50 the standard relaxes and at age 55 it relaxes further.   If you are under 50 years old you must be able to prove that you cannot…

Michigan Workers Compensation Settlement Calculator In general, there is no specific way to calculate a workers compensation settlement in Michigan.  It takes years of experience and years of negotiating with insurance companies.  Michigan Workers Compensation Attorneys and Insurance Companies have general rules they follow, but no specific way to calculate a work comp. settlement.  The general rule is a…

Medical Situations with a work injury and immediate treatment.   1. Situation:  If you are seriously injured at work (a fall, hit by a hilo, hit by a crain or other trauma) and your employer will not call 911, and you believe your health is at risk, call 911 yourself or have a witness or…

Whatever You Do, Do Not Get Hurt at Work in Michigan – A Summary of the Republican Changes in Michigan Which Clearly Favors the Companies and Insurance Companies Wage Earning Capacity is Redefined. Hypothetical wages are now included in “wages” therefore the law now includes wages that one is “capable” of earning. This is established…