WORKPLACE ACCIDENT LAWYER IN MICHIGAN

Grewal Law PLLC Can Help You with Workers' Compensation & Third-Party Work Injury Claims

Hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers are injured on the job every year. Many U.S. employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance, which is meant to cover certain costs incurred by injured employees, such as medical bills. However, not all employers have workers’ compensation and, even if they do, it is not always enough to cover the cost of your injuries and other losses.

In Michigan, any employer that has at least three employees or employs one person who works 35 or more hours a week must carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured while at work or during the scope of your employment, you are likely entitled to receive worker’s comp benefits. 

In certain instances, you may be able to file a third-party claim against a negligent party who is not your employer. Our firm can help you fully understand your legal options and work to protect your rights.

Common On-the-Job Injuries

By law, a “workplace injury” is any injury that occurs at your place of work or while you are conducting duties encompassed in the scope of your employment. In other words, you do not have to be injured while physically at your place of work to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. For example, if you are a delivery truck driver and are injured in an accident that occurs while you are delivering goods for your employer, you may be able to file a claim.

Examples of common workplace accidents and injuries include:

• Slip and falls
• Overexertion and muscle strains
• Commercial vehicle accidents
• Burns, fires, explosions, etc.
• Exposure to harmful materials/chemicals
• Inhaling toxic fumes
• Broken bones
• Being hit by falling objects
• Falling from heights
• Serious cuts and lacerations
• Accidental amputation
• Hearing damage/loss
• Workplace assaults
• Defective equipment, machinery, products, etc.
• Repetitive motion injuries (such as carpal tunnel syndrome)

This list comprises just some of the many different types of accidents and injuries that can occur in the workplace. While some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others—construction sites, for example—all workers face some degree of risk every day. Recovering your rightful workers’ compensation benefits can be difficult; you may have your claim devalued or denied outright. Our firm can help you fight for the full, fair compensation you are owed.

Contact us at (888) 211-5798 to schedule a free, confidential case evaluation with one of our workplace injury attorneys in Michigan.