Uber is a popular ridesharing company that has gained popularity throughout the United States, including Michigan. The company uses a smartphone application (app) to connect users with a Uber driver. The app allows users to order a ride and facilitate a pick up destination. Uber is very similar to a taxi service, except instead of […]
Age can be a very important factor throughout your disability claim. Typically, if you are 50 years of age, or older, you have a good chance of being approved for Social Security Disability benefits. In particular, if you re 55 years of age, or older, you have a significantly higher chance of being approved. Your […]
Residents and visitors of the State of Michigan have a long history of enjoying our state’s roadways. After all, the state’s beauty and open highways make it an attractive and fun place to drive. However, accidents do occur. The Michigan State Police is charged with monitoring Michigan traffic crash statistics. This is done through the […]
Getting denied by Social Security for disability benefits does not mean it’s the end of the road. In fact, most applicants are denied at the initial application level. The next step, in proceeding forward with your disability claim, is to file an appeal. When you file an appeal, you are simply requesting to have a […]
Applying for and obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is not as easy as filling out a few forms. There are specific rules for getting benefits. This blog describes what how long an applicant must be disabled for to obtain SSD benefits from the federal government. The Social Security Administration has requirements regarding a minimum time period that […]
Yesterday, I received a letter from an insurance adjuster encouraging my client to apply for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. My client was involved in a car accident last year. She initially missed close to 6 months of work before returning to her job. After a brief return, her treating doctor disabled her from employment […]
A Michigan car crash is a very scary event. The crash causes uncertainty, frustration and sometimes serious personal injury. When a car accident occurs, it is essential the police or local authorities are called to the accident scene and the individuals involved in the crash give their versions of the events. When this does occur, the […]
Whether you are traveling for work or pleasure, renting a car is often a part of your trip. Often, you are traveling on unfamiliar roads in an unfamiliar vehicle. Accidents on the road can happen. It is important to limit your financial exposure if in fact a car accident does occur. So a key […]
The Social Security Administration has requirements regarding a minimum time period that you must be disabled. The Social Security Administration requires that you must be disabled for at least 12 months. However, this does not mean that you may not apply for disability before you are disabled for at least 12 months. It simply must […]
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) is not an easy process. Figuring out if you will meet the requirements for SSD can be even more difficult. Michigan Social Security Disability lawyers presents the following article on how Social Security decides if a person is disabled for purposes of awarding benefits. The Social Security Administration has implemented […]
