Car accidents can happen on any road at any time, including any time you are working. If you are on the job and get hurt in a crash, know that you could have multiple options for pursuing financial relief and remedies. Workers' compensation In some cases, after a car...
Employee And Union Rights
Employee And Union Rights
Workers’ Compensation
3 common myths about workers’ compensation
Many workers have the right to file a workers' compensation claim if they get hurt on the job. Pursuing these benefits can help people get the health care and wage benefits they need. However, many injured workers don't file for workers' compensation. This often...
Frightening workplace hazards for female truckers
When people think about work-related accidents or injuries, they often imagine machine accidents, falls, sprains and strains. But the risks to workers can extend far beyond these. In fact, female truck drivers face one particularly dangerous threat on the job: violent...
Winter work accidents to watch out for
On-the-job accidents can happen any time of year. However, there are certain winter-related hazards that workers should be looking for this season. Car accidents Every driver in Detroit knows that winter driving is very different from driving in other seasons....
What to do if your employer denies your claim
Employers and insurance companies can deny workers’ compensation claims for several reasons. Usually, it is because the insurer or the employer does not believe the employee’s claim is a valid one. Sometimes they, the employer or insurance company, wrongfully denies a...
Financial incentives to improve safety in high-hazard industries
Certain industries put workers in more dangerous situations than others. In these high-hazard occupations, employers must follow practices that minimize risks and protect workers. Unfortunately, this is not always enough to prevent accidents. As such, the Michigan...
3 office injuries that could keep you from working
An office can be a far safer work environment than places like a construction site or factory, but workers can still suffer job-related injuries. If you work in an office, some common injuries you might experience can keep you from working. Falling accidents As...
Are hard hats enough to protect against brain injuries at work?
Whether you work in construction, a warehouse or other potentially dangerous occupation, a hard hat can be an essential part of your work attire. This personal protective equipment is supposed to protect people against brain injuries. But, for the reasons we discuss...
What happens if my workers’ comp claim gets denied?
When an insurance company rejects your workers' compensation claim, it can leave you uncertain and anxious. How will you pay your bills and support your family while recovering from your injury? However, you're not alone in these fears and frustrations, as workers'...
Top risks to landscapers’ safety during the summer
With summer here, the number of landscaping jobs is as high as ever in Michigan. With that in mind, it is crucial to remember that landscaping work can be physically demanding and dangerous. Summertime risks to landscapers, other outdoor workers If you work outside as...