Legal Question in Workers Comp in Michigan

Re: how long can workers comp make you participate in vocational rehab.

Actually, they have the responsibility of finding you a job within your restrictions and qualifications. You don't have to 'pound the pavement'. However, if they are finding you the jobs and you show up and find that you cannot do it, as long as it was done in good faith, you have to do this a "reasonable number of times". Otherwise, they will cut off your comp and you will have to file a petition and have a hearing, all the while not getting paid. As you can see, it is hard to be an injured worker. You do have some other options, such as settling your case for a large, lump sum of money. Perhaps that is what the insurer is trying to get you to do. If you take that route, get an experienced workers compensation lawyer. You will not have to pay a fee out of your pocket and if you do settle, the attorney's fee would be only 10%, as you still are getting paid voluntarily. Therefore, the fees are extremely low and the benefit to you very high. If you wish to discuss this with me, give me a call. I have been doing workers compensation for 26 years, was on the Workers Compensation Appeal Board and have a large amount of experience in the area. I'd be happy to talk to you. Bill Stern 248-353-9400