Carter v. General Motors Corp.

*580Souris, J.

Ordinarily, compensation under our workmen’s compensation act* is awarded for incapacity to work because of tbe crushing of a hand or foot, the inhalation of silicotic dust, or other similar injury arising out of and in the course of employment. Benefits are not awarded for the injury as such, but rather for the loss of earning capacity. Hence, even this Michigan Court, years ago, recognized the right of a claimant under the act to compensation for loss of such earning capacity caused by a mental or emotional disability resulting from a physical injury to claimant or even resulting…