Who will you turn to if you're injured at work?

The attorneys at Gordon & Pont can help..

What Is Workers' Compensation?

Workers' Compensation, also commonly known as worker's comp or workman's comp, is the system of laws in Michigan and other states to provide wage replacement, medical benefits and rehabilitation benefits to people who are injured while at work.

Nearly all employers in Michigan are covered by workers' compensation, with only a few exceptions, and therefore by law, MUST provide some way to pay benefits to their workers if they become injured.

While Michigan law provides for these benefits through Workers' Compensation, it can be difficult to know if your employer understands these laws well enough to comply with them.  And unfortunately, many employers know the laws quite well and will do whatever they can to terminate your benefits as quickly as possible.

If you've been injured on the job, protect yourself and protect your rights.  Call 1-800 LAW-MICH and speak to an attorney who knows what your rights are and who can help make sure you get every benefit you deserve under Workers' Compensation.

Do You Qualify?

Generally, you are covered by workers' compensation if your injury happens at work.  This includes many situations besides injuries that arise out of the performance of a job such as certain injuries when traveling for work.

Gordon & Pont can tell you if you can sue for other damages, or if there is a third party other than your employer who should pay damages in your case.

You may also qualify for disability benefits if your injury is work-related and your ability to earn wages in work suitable to your qualifications is limited.

You need to call 1-800 LAW MICH if:

• you've been refused workers' compensation benefits
• you've been told that you can return to work before you are medically able to
• you've been denied extended or permanent disability even though your injury is significant
• your employer sends you to a doctor who says that you are able to return to work before you feel medically able to
• your employer specially creates a job to accommodate your injury in order to get you to return to work

These are all situations when consulting an experienced workers? compensation attorney like those at Gordon & Pont PC can help you make sure that you collect all of the benefits due to you.