Michigan's many breathtaking waterways will soon fill up with boaters looking to cool off and relax, which may include having a few alcoholic beverages. However, you should be cautious not to have too much to drink, especially if you plan to get out on the water in...
Month: August 2020
Why so many people die waiting on their Social Security Disability benefits
If you're suffering from a debilitating injury or illness that affects your ability to work and you intend to submit a Social Security Disability (SSD) application, you need to move quickly to ensure that you won't go long without the much-needed financial support and...
How a drunk driving charge can cost you your job
It’s rare, but some companies have policies stating that they will terminate employees who are arrested for drunk driving. Other companies may not have a set policy in place, but they may make the same decision if the arrest casts the company in a bad light. For...
Getting Social Security disability benefits for chronic migraines can be a challenge
Anyone who’s ever suffered from migraines or watched a loved one deal with them knows how incapacitating they can be. For some people, they occur periodically. For others, they’re chronic -- to the point where they interfere with their daily lives. Since chronic...
Can you claim SSDI benefits for mental health disorders?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) serves as a critical safety net for those with health conditions or injuries that prevent them from working or fulfilling their daily care needs. Many people who need SSDI benefits have physical conditions, like terminal...
You can still get a misdemeanor for marijuana possession
Recreational marijuana is legal in Michigan. Following the trend of other states, Michigan has now allowed people to use and possess marijuana without a medical card since 2018. Before that, it was one of the states that already allowed for medical use, so the...
OWI charges and commercial drivers: What you should know
Michigan motorists suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs may face charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). That's never good. The penalties for drugged and drunk driving are pretty fierce. When that driver holds a...
Do intellectual disabilities qualify someone for Social Security Disability benefits?
Terms like "intellectual disabilities," "developmentally disabled," and "intellectually impaired" are all used to describe people who have various cognitive problems that affect their communication skills, social skills and mental acuity. Just like the people who have...
How debilitating can autoimmune diseases be?
An autoimmune disease is a medical condition in which the body stops distinguishing between its native and foreign cells. There's been an uptick in discussions in recent years among medical professionals about the more than 80 autoimmune diseases. Some common...
Can you get Social Security Disability benefits if you still work?
If you’re living with a disability and would like to get benefits to help support yourself, then you may ask if you can still work while receiving Social Security Disability (SSD). The short answer is, “It depends.” Are you performing any substantial gainful activity?...