Introduction
A 2.15 million dollar class action recovery for injured workers and a 900,000-plus dollar wage and hour violation settlement represent the financial scale Blanchard and Walker PLLC has reached in representing Michigan workers. The Ann Arbor firm focuses on workers compensation and employment law, carving out a practice built around protecting the rights of employees who have been injured on the job or mistreated by their employers. Operating from 221 North Main Street in Ann Arbor, the firm fights against employers and insurers that attempt to minimize or deny legitimate claims.
Practice Areas
Blanchard and Walker PLLC concentrates on workers rights and employment law:
Workers Compensation
- Construction site injuries
- Industrial accidents
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Back injuries
- Occupational diseases
Employment Law
- Employment discrimination
- Sexual harassment
- Wage violations
- Whistleblower claims
The workers compensation practice covers the range of injuries Michigan workers sustain on the job. Construction site injuries and industrial accidents often produce the most severe harm, including permanent disability. Repetitive stress injuries and back injuries frequently arise in manufacturing and warehouse environments where workers perform the same physical motions over extended periods, and the cumulative damage may take months or years to fully manifest. Occupational diseases, such as conditions caused by chemical or dust exposure, require attorneys who understand both the medical evidence and Michigan’s workers compensation statutes.
On the employment law side, discrimination and harassment claims require knowledge of federal and state civil rights protections. Wage violation cases address failure to pay overtime, minimum wage violations, and improper deductions. Whistleblower claims protect workers who report illegal activity and face retaliation, and Michigan law provides specific protections for employees who come forward with reports of employer misconduct.
The firm’s class action capability means it can represent individual workers and entire groups of employees affected by a common violation. The 2.15 million dollar class action recovery demonstrates that capacity in practice. Wage theft cases, where employers systematically underpay workers or fail to compensate overtime, frequently affect multiple employees at the same workplace, making class action treatment an efficient path to recovery.
Attorney Profiles
Blanchard and Walker PLLC employs experienced attorneys focused on workers compensation and employment law in Michigan. Individual attorney names were not available in the source data consulted for this profile. The firm can be reached at (734) 929-4313 for information about its attorneys and their specific backgrounds.
Location and Service Area
Blanchard and Walker PLLC operates from:
- 221 North Main St., Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 929-4313
The firm serves injured workers and employees throughout Michigan. Ann Arbor sits in Washtenaw County, accessible to clients across southeast Michigan including the greater Detroit metro area and surrounding regions. The city’s central location within the southeast Michigan corridor places the firm within reasonable reach of workers in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, and Monroe counties, among others.
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Client Focus
The firm represents injured workers and employees whose rights have been violated, fighting against employers and insurance companies that deny or undervalue legitimate claims. The firm helps clients receive medical treatment, wage replacement, and disability benefits following workplace accidents. The track record includes substantial class action recoveries and individual settlements for wage and hour violations, reflecting the firm’s ability to pursue both individual and group claims.
The practice serves workers across industries, from construction to manufacturing to office environments. Michigan’s industrial economy generates a steady volume of workplace injury cases, and the legal standards governing those claims require attorneys who understand both the administrative procedures and the medical evidence necessary to support a successful outcome. Workers who have been denied benefits or offered inadequate settlements need representation that can challenge those decisions through the appropriate administrative and judicial channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Blanchard and Walker PLLC handle?
The firm handles workers compensation claims (construction site injuries, industrial accidents, repetitive stress injuries, back injuries, occupational diseases), employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage violations, and whistleblower claims throughout Michigan.
Does the firm handle class action cases?
Yes. The firm has achieved notable class action results, including a 2.15 million dollar recovery for workers and 900,000-plus dollars for wage and hour violations.
Where is the office located?
Blanchard and Walker PLLC operates from 221 North Main St., Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: (734) 929-4313.
What is workers compensation?
Workers compensation provides benefits to employees injured on the job, including medical treatment coverage, wage replacement during recovery, and disability benefits. Michigan has specific workers compensation statutes that govern how claims are filed, how benefits are calculated, and what procedures apply when a claim is disputed.
Does the firm represent only workers, or also employers?
Blanchard and Walker PLLC represents employees, specifically injured workers and individuals whose employment rights have been violated. The firm does not represent employers or insurance companies in these matters.
Closing
Blanchard and Walker PLLC represents Michigan workers in workers compensation and employment law matters from its Ann Arbor office. The firm handles construction injuries, industrial accidents, occupational diseases, employment discrimination, wage violations, sexual harassment, and whistleblower claims, with a track record that includes a 2.15 million dollar class action recovery and multiple substantial individual settlements.
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