Marshall, MI Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

Worker's comp covers medical expenses and time out of work. It does not cover pain and suffering. If you have a permanent injury, you may be able to get a "schedule award" which is based on a formula depending on your pre-accident income and the extent of your disability. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. You may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of. Depending on what caused the accident, there may be another possibility, if there some party other than your employer who caused the accident, such as a janitorial company or repair service. Accidents that occur on construction sites or car crashes during the course of employment have particular rules as well.

When you reach Maximum Medical Improvement, the Primary Treating Physician will write a report describing your factors of permanent disability pursuant to the AMA Guides, so you can receive a rating under the under the Schedule for Rating Permanent Disabilities in California. This is a very complex issue and you should consult with a knowledgeable Workers Compensation Attorney in your area as soon as possible.

If you were injured at work, it is a workers comp issue, if the employer knew of the danger and allowed it to exist it may be a negligence and if a danger product the manufacture might have a liability.