Legal Question in Workers Comp in Michigan

Re: finding another job

Yes, you can take the new job and have your med expenses covered through the workers comp covering the old job. However, don't be surprised if they contest the bills. It is a fact of life in Michigan that there is little accountability for these workers compensation carriers. On top of that, it is financially difficult to fight the medical claims because it is very difficult to get your attorney paid for fighting a medical claim and the employer will have doctors available to support its position. If you want to provide strong medical evidence, you will have to take the doctor's deposition (almost necessitating the attorney if you want to do it competently) and the doctor will charge hundreds of dollars for the deposition. The bottom line, is that employees are at a distinct disadvantage in the situation you have. Bill Stern

Re: finding another job

Another thought is that you may want to consider settling your case with the first employer. That will give you a guarantee of money. To get the right dollar, you should get an experienced workers comp lawyer. In such a situation, the fee is only 10%, so it is well worth it to get an attorney. I have been doing workers compensation for 26 years and am a former adjunct member of the Workers Compensation Appeal Board. Call me at 248-353-9400 Bill Stern