Suffering a severe disability can be challenging. In addition to pain, discomfort, and loss of functionality, many may also no longer be able to maintain their employment. Those who are suffering from a long-term disability may be able to find some financial relief...
Equine Law
The government giveth, and the government can taketh away
People receive Social Security Disability for a variety of conditions, and these benefits are often considered to be temporary. The Social Security Administration may perform a continuing disability review (sometimes referred to as a CDR). The two ways that a person...
Restoring your Michigan driver’s license after an OWI
For most, the value of a driver's license is not apparent until it's gone. Not having a driver's license can make it very difficult to get to work, see family or even get to a grocery store. Driver's licenses can be revoked for many reasons, but the most frequent...
How Might The SafeSport Policies Impact You And Your Barn?
The Equine World is closely watching as the new SafeSport Policies (hereinafter "The Policy") are being implemented. Many coaches and participants wonder what impact these new policies will have on trainer/rider relationships; or relationships between any adult member...
Equine Law: Buy/Sell Agreements, Protecting Your Horse As An Investment
We all enter into contracts on a regular basis and have become complacent and often unaware to these binding agreements becoming an all-encompassing part of our lives. We would never dream of buying a house or a car without a contract; nor would we purchase a boat,...
What Michigan Motorists Should Know About No-Fault Reform
The Michigan Legislature has found common ground on a potential solution to high car insurance rates which have plagued Michigan motorists for years. In just the last few days, the Governor has signed the proposed bill, making it the law of the land. As with many...
What you need to know about Michigan retail fraud
Most of us have heard of shoplifting. However, shoplifting is just one of several charges that fall under Michigan’s “retail fraud” umbrella. Today, we cover important considerations about this charge and its potential consequences. How does Michigan...
Top 3 reasons the SSA might deny your claim
On average, roughly two thirds of all Social Security disability claims filed in a year are denied. Many claims that should be approved are denied, while many other claims are denied because of procedural reasons.Here are the top three reasons for denial of a...
Substantial Gainful Activity
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) is significant work with gross earnings that meet a threshold amount set by Social Security that is adjusted each year. The monthly SGA amount for 2019 is...
