Social Security Disability Insurance SSDI benefits are an earned benefit funded by payroll withholdings. Professionals who sustain injuries or develop debilitating medical conditions and cannot work may be eligible for SSDI benefits. The application process is...
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How fast will your BAC decline?
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) plays a big role in the charges you face if you are pulled over for impaired driving. If you have violated the legal limit, which is 0.08% for most drivers, then you could find yourself facing charges because officers can presume...
What should you expect during a continuing disability review?
If you receive Social Security disability benefits, you may occasionally face a Continuing Disability Review (CDR). The Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts CDRs to determine whether your condition still meets federal disability requirements. Although these...
Understanding Michigan’s super drunk driving law
A drunk driving charge in Michigan is already a serious matter, but the situation becomes far more complex when your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) reaches a certain threshold. Michigan law places these cases in a separate category with much harsher penalties, and...
Factors that can affect your SSDI application
If a health condition or disability prevents you from working, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a vital lifeline. This federal program provides monthly benefits to help eligible individuals in Michigan and across the U.S. make ends meet. Applying for...
3 actions at self-checkout that could be retail fraud
Self-checkout machines are efficient in many cases and can help retailers limit staffing costs. However, they can also prompt consumer behaviors that lead to losses for the company. People forced to use the self-checkout at retail establishments might use tricks they...
When is retail fraud, or shoplifting, a felony in Michigan?
Retail fraud, or shoplifting, is one of the most common forms of theft regularly prosecuted in Michigan. People who take items from a retail shop without paying or who alter price tags, barcodes or product labels to pay less than the current retail price for that...
The impact of work history on an SSDI benefits claim
The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains relatively strict standards for disability benefits. Anyone applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits must prove that they have a medical condition that prevents them from maintaining any form...
What happens after Social Security denies your SSDI claim
When you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, a denial can feel like a door slamming shut especially after years of physical work. Many workers worry that a denial means the Social Security Administration (SSA) did not believe them or that...
Can you refuse a sobriety test?
If you are pulled over by law enforcement on suspicion of drunk driving, you may be asked to perform a sobriety test. A sobriety test helps the police determine if you are sober enough to drive. Naturally, failing a sobriety test can lead to an OWI charge. One of the...
