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Traumatic Brain Injuries from a Car Crash and the Michigan Closed Head Injury Exception

Brain Injuries Resulting from an auto accident are more common than you think and roughly 2 million Americans are affected by this serious injury every year.

What is the Best Way to Beat a DUI Charge in the State of Michigan?

While there are many ways to defend a DUI charge, you must attack or challenge the evidence against the driver that was charged.

Uninsured and Under-Insured Insurance Optional For Michigan Residents

The state of Michigan requires that you purchase no-fault insurance from your auto insurance provider. What the insurance company may not tell you is that many motorists do not have any liability insurance or they may have extremely low policy limits.

If I File a Workers Compensation Claim in Michigan, How Are The Attorney Fees Calculated?

Much like other personal injury cases, workers’ comp cases are usually contingency fee based. This means that you are not required to pay any fees unless you win compensation in your case.

Wage Loss Benefits Under The Michigan Workers Compensation Act

The Workers Comp law in Michigan provides strict limits in the form of pre-determined amounts for specific injuries and ordinary injuries.

New House Bills Would Increase Insurance Profits at Your Expense

A couple of questionable bills are being introduced this week that would make changes to the Michigan No-Fault Act. All of these bills change the actual insurance code which will change the responsibility of insurance companies to pay out insurance benefits after an auto accident.

A General Overview of Michigan Workers Compensation Coverage

A lot of people confuse a personal injury lawsuit from a workers’ compensation claim, but the fact of the matter is that just about all employers in the state of Michigan utilize and are covered through workers compensation.

What is The Residual Functional Capacity Form?

When you apply for social security disability benefits, the application will include a form referred to as a residual functional capacity form. The Disability Determination Services or DDS will look closely at this form when determining if your application will be approved or denied.

What Does The Social Security Administration Look At When Deciding If I Am Able to Work?

The social security administration takes many factors into account when determining your eligibility for disability benefits. Usually, you need to prove that you are not capable of working, which makes complete sense when you think about what the benefits are used for on a large scale.

How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting My Social Security Benefits?

It’s a well-known fact that a large majority of applicants are denied in their initial application for social security disability benefits. This may seem unfair and in many circumstances it is, but there are many things that are in your control which can improve your chances of getting approved.

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