Michigan Seasonal Workers & Workman's Compensation Claims Attorneys

Providing Defense Against Seasonal Employee Disability Claims

Workman's compensation claims pursued by seasonal workers are often a subject of complex debate. Is a seasonal worker who is injured during his or her employment with your company entitled to lost wage benefits during the off season? The central issue in these cases often questions whether a seasonal workers' compensation claim becomes inactive once the season has ended.

At Bleakley, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn, P.C., in Grand Rapids, Michigan, our lawyers are experienced in providing aggressive defense against workers' compensation claims brought about by seasonal workers. To discuss your legal needs and options, contact us toll free by calling 866-677-9243.

A Representative Case

In a recently successful case, Raybon v. DP Fox Football Holdings, LLC, Grand Rapids Rampage, the attorneys at our firm argued in the Court of Appeals that even if a seasonal employee establishes an injury and disability during the course of his employment, he must further prove a wage loss related to the injury. In other words, just because the plaintiff in this case suffered a disabling injury during the football season and was not able to continue to play, he was not necessarily entitled to wage loss benefits during the off-season, when he would not have otherwise earned wages.

Although this case deals specifically with a seasonal minor league football player, its impact could be more far reaching, applying to all seasonal workers, including teachers, resort workers and lifeguards. The rule of law exposed in Raybon v. DP Fox Football Holdings, LLC, stands to show no seasonal employee should receive wage loss benefits in the off-season, when the absence of wage loss is related to season ending employment rather than a work-related disability.

Contact Bleakly, Cypher, Parent, Warren & Quinn, P.C.

It is our firm's mission to provide effective and efficient legal services to our valued business clients throughout the state of Michigan. To arrange an initial consultation to discuss your legal needs and options, contact us toll free by calling 866-677-9243.