WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Workers Compensation Claim Form in Sterling Heights, Michigan
If you’ve been injured in a work-related incident, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits. To obtain your benefits, the first step is completing a Workers’ Compensation Claim Form in Sterling Heights, MI.
In most cases, you don’t need to prove that your employer acted carelessly to get benefits. You need to have been injured doing work required by your job. Some of the benefits you’re entitled to include payment for your lost wages, benefits for significant injuries, like the loss of a limb, payment for your medical care, and training for a new line of work if needed.
Time Frame
You have up to 90 days to report a work-related injury or illness. If the injury or illness happened over time, you have up to 90 days to report the incident from the date you realized it was work related.
When you report the injury, you also have to ask for Workers’ Compensation benefits. You have up to two years to ask for the benefits, but the earlier you make the request, the sooner you will be paid benefits.
Giving Notice
You can give written or verbal notice in Michigan, but written notice is best, so you have a record. Your employer may ask you to fill out a written accident form, which you should fill out as accurately as you can. When the insurance company is evaluating your claim, they will review your accident report for any inaccuracies, which can work against you.
In addition to reporting your injury as soon as possible, also consider consulting an attorney familiar with Workers’ Compensation. Since completing the forms and giving proper notice is essential to getting your benefits paid, an attorney can advise you as to whether you are following all the steps needed to get your benefits.
At The Law Offices of Charters, Tyler, Zack & Shearer, P.C., we understand the challenges of getting Workers’ Compensation benefits. We’re there to walk you through every step. Contact us today for assistance in getting the benefits you need and deserve.
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Charters, Tyler, Zack & Shearer, P. C. is a law firm dedicated to assisting injured individuals throughout the State of Michigan. Our attorneys have a well-founded reputation for aggressively fighting on behalf of our clients to ensure they are compensated for their injuries and receive the benefits to which they are entitled.
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Detroit and surrounding areas including Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties.
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