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Workers compensation is a system put in place to assist those workers injured while on the job with wage replacement, medical care and rehabilitation. According to the State of Michigan, Workers Compensation “is essentially a no-fault system that requires an employer to compensate a worker for any injury suffered in the course of the worker’s employment, regardless of who was at fault”. Although compensation is required, the amount to which a claimant is entitled is limited by the Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Act.
In Michigan, injured workers are entitled certain benefits which make up for their losses, cost of medical treatment and voc rehab however, all are limited by caps, many of which are annually adjusted. For those who have been injured or have become ill from a work related illness, it is very important that you get help right away from someone who understands workers compensation and the laws regarding it.
Taking advantage of workers’ compensation benefits is generally a very high priority for most as bills can pile up quite quickly. If you have been injured on the job and believe that you may be eligible for benefits based on your injury or illness, you will need to find someone to help you make sure you get what you are entitled to. APKH&C is a workers compensation attorney in Northern Michigan who can help.