Workplace Injury or Third-Party Claim? Michigan Options Explained
Hurt on the job in Michigan? Workers' comp is not always your only option — a third-party claim may also apply.
Workers' Compensation Basics
Michigan workers' compensation provides medical care and wage benefits regardless of fault, but it generally bars you from suing your employer directly.
When a Third Party Is Responsible
If someone other than your employer caused your injury — a negligent driver, a defective machine manufacturer, or a careless contractor — you may have a separate third-party injury claim in addition to workers' comp.
Why This Matters
Third-party claims can recover damages workers' comp does not, including pain and suffering. Michigan's general personal injury statute of limitations is three years from the date of injury under MCL 600.5805. An attorney can identify whether both avenues apply.
How Injury Claim Team Can Help
Injury Claim Team is a free service — not a law firm — that connects injured people across Michigan with experienced, vetted personal injury attorneys. There is never a fee to use our service, and the attorneys we connect you with work on contingency, so you pay no attorney fee unless they recover compensation for you.
If you have questions about a Michigan workplace injury claim, a specialist is available 24 hours a day to review your situation and connect you with the right Michigan attorney — usually within the hour. Call 973-566-5599 for your free, confidential case review.
This article is general information about Michigan law, not legal advice for your specific situation. For guidance on your case, talk to a qualified attorney. Injury Claim Team can connect you with one at no cost — call 973-566-5599.