Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disabling medical condition. Many people suffer from conditions that are not consistently debilitating but instead cause...
The United States Constitution provides people in this country with very specific rights. Some of these are found in the first 10 amendments, which are known as the Bill of Rights. Within those amendments are the right to avoid self-incrimination and the right to have...
“Assault and battery” are two of the most misunderstood criminal charges out there – largely because everybody thinks they know what they mean, but they usually don’t. An assault has sometimes been described as an “incomplete battery” because an assault involves a...
Partially because autoimmune disorders are often largely “invisible,” they tend to be fairly misunderstood by most. For many autoimmune patients, their conditions aren’t just inconvenient. They can have a profound impact on an individual’s ability to work and maintain...
Most people probably think first of physical conditions when considering those eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Yet mental health conditions can be just as debilitating. Can you claim SSDI if you have one of these? The answer, as with physical...
Many medical conditions are temporary. Someone with a bad case of influenza may require time away from work and care, but they may only miss a few days of work. Other medical conditions may last for years or the rest of someone's life. When a medical condition causes...
Certainly, any arrest for drunk driving is serious. It’s been estimated that alcohol plays a role in about 40% of traffic fatalities in Michigan. However, the outcome of an arrest may depend on just where it occurred. According to a study by the non-profit group...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) denying your claim for disability benefits when you cannot work to support yourself and your loved ones can be devastating. But why do claims get denied? Here are two common reasons: Inadequate evidence You want to provide...
If you develop a physical or mental condition that makes it impossible for you to work, you can file a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim to receive benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will process your claim and determine whether to...
There are several factors that can influence drug possession charges. Judges may look at the use of a drug and whether it was intended to be distributed. Who these drugs were distributed to and the quantity of the drugs can also affect possession charges. A suspect...
