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Year: 2017

 

Personal Injury Results

$15.3 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

$3 MILLION | PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT (INGHAM COUNTY, MI)

$2.1 MILLION | PREMISES LIABILITY (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$2 MILLION | TRUCK ACCIDENT (OAKLAND COUNTY, MI)

$1.9 MILLION | AUTO ACCIDENT (WAYNE COUNTY, MI)

How Do I Appeal My SSDI?

Those who go through the process of applying for Social Security or SSI disability often get denied on their first try. Taking the time to appeal, however, greatly increases one’s chances of receiving these benefits. If your disability claim has been denied, it is important to become acquainted with how the appeals process works. The most important […]

Pedestrian Deaths Have Skyrocketed in Last 5 Years

When you hear the term “traffic fatality,” most people think of a major car accident which resulted in a driver or passenger being killed from the impact, not necessarily a pedestrian. But over the last five years, pedestrians have seen the sharpest rise in fatalities of any group, increasing by double-digit margins. According to an […]

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference When it Comes to Social Security Disability?

When a disability leads you to apply for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental security Income (SSI), you will have the opportunity to receive monthly benefits if approved. In addition to receiving disability benefits, you will also receive either Medicare or Medicaid, depending on the type of benefits you receive. Because our Detroit Social […]

Can You Work With SSDI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that provides wage supplementation benefits to help you financially when a disability impacts your ability to work. While some disabilities may certainly be severe, permanent, and cause for preventing any form work, other disabilities may still allow a person to engage in some type of employment. Whether […]

What is SSDI Back Pay?

Social Security disability benefits can provide the financial assistance you need when a disability prevents you from earning a living. By applying and qualifying according to the nature of your disability and other requirements, you can will be awarded monthly benefits under SSDI, or in some cases Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In addition to monthly […]

SSDI vs SSI: What You Need to Know

Social Security provides the safety net many people rely on when a disability prevents them from working or earning an income as you did before. While the Social Security system is a defining American social insurance program, it is not always an easy one to navigate. This is especially true for disabled individuals who may […]

Fatal Car Crashes Exceed 40,000 for First Time in a Decade

According to statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of people killed in car crashes last year exceeded 40,000 for the first time in a decade. This increase is a dramatic reverse from the downtrend in traffic fatalities the country has witnessed in recent years. This is a 6% increase […]

SSDI Benefits: How Much Should I Expect?

The first question most people ask regarding their Social Security benefits is “Am I eligible to receive them?” The second question they usually ask is “How much can I receive?” This is not a straightforward answer, but is one which can be calculated through a bit of careful research and reflection on your personal finances. […]

What is My SSDI Application Status?

If you are filing an application with the Social Security Administration, you should not expect a speedy response. In fact, the average application can take two to four months to come to a full resolution, and even then it could take longer. So it’s not uncommon for clients to ask us what the status of […]

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