Workers' Compensation / Social Security

Southfield, Michigan, Lawyers Handling Workers' Compensation and Social Security Disability Claims

At the Michigan law firm of Sommers Schwartz, we believe that workers’ compensation laws should protect the rights of those who would otherwise be ignored, disenfranchised, or deceived. Our attorneys have lectured at law schools, workers' compensation seminars, and international and national meetings. We are proud of our workers’ compensation practice serving injured workers under both state and federal statutes.

To schedule a consultation regarding a potential or pending workers' compensation claim, contact Sommers Schwartz.

Ensuring Just Compensation for Injury

Sommers Schwartz workers' compensation lawyers represent employees who are injured on the job by guiding them through the complexities of the Michigan Workers' Compensation Act. For those injured while working for the federal government, federal compensation programs apply, including the following:

• Federal Employment Liability Act (FELA) for railroad workers
• Merchant Marine Act
• Jones Act for seamen
• Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation (LHWCA) for maritime-related workers
• Black Lung Benefits Act for miners.

Exposure to mold, chemicals, asbestos, or other airborne toxic exposures, as well as lung exposure resulting in disability, are administered by both the state Workers' Compensation Act and the Federal Employment Liability Act. We also represent employees in the airline industry who travel interstate but fall under the Michigan Workers' Compensation Act. These laws provide benefits for dependents of workers who die due to work-related accidents or illnesses.

Social Security Practice

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is insurance that was paid for during working years. The good news is that Sommers Schwartz is a leader in helping individuals obtain the Social Security benefits they deserve when they are no longer able to work as they once did.

Social Security Disability attorneys at Sommers Schwartz represent claimants throughout every phase of the hearing and appellate process. We focus on individuals in Michigan and Ohio who were denied SSDI benefits despite their disability. First, we obtain and carefully sift through all relevant medical, occupational, and rehabilitation evidence. Then we thoroughly prepare each case for presentation to an administrative law judge. We often find expert medical and rehabilitation witnesses to testify on behalf of the claimant.

Persevering through the Appeals Process

Many applications are denied when people initially apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. But people whose initial applications have been denied don’t need to give up when they have the professionals at Sommers Schwartz to help appeal their claim. Contact us to schedule a consultation and evaluation regarding workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, or federal compensation programs such as Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation.