Carol Hamilton

Carol Hamilton works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in Michigan. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Carol Hamilton handles all types of workers' compensation cases in Michigan, including Construction Injuries, Scaffold Accidents, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In Michigan, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Carol immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Carol Hamilton's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 17 years of experience in Michigan workers' comp law, Carol knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Carol Hamilton primarily serves clients in Portage and the surrounding Michigan area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in Michigan and were injured at work, contact Carol's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.