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...
Living with a disability can present significant challenges, and financial security is often a major concern. Fortunately, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Michigan provides crucial support for those whose disabilities prevent them from working...
Under the Fourth Amendment, you are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means the police can not search your vehicle or home just on a whim -- which is one of the many ways your privacy is preserved in this nation. However, that doesn't mean that...
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is intended to provide much-needed relief to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. However, not all applications for SSDI are approved, as the Social Security Administration (SSA) scrutinizes each...
The crisis of fatal drug overdoses in this country shows no signs of slowing. That’s why states have enacted “Good Samaritan” laws that grant immunity from drug possession charges if their offense is discovered because they got help for someone suffering an overdose....
