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Michigan Workers’ Compensation and "Arising out of and in the course of employment"

Often our Metro Detroit Workers’ Compensation law firm receives phone calls from people who are injured while on break or having lunch. They want to know if they can get Workers’ Compensation benefits for their injury that happened while… Read More
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Workers' Compensation Exclusive remedy for Work Injuries Unless You Can Prove Intent

The Michigan Court of Appeal recently issued their decision in Stallings v. General Motors. The Plaintiff was injured at the Romulus Engine Plant when he was struck by a load of V-8 cranks being carried on a hi-lo driven by a driver with a reputation… Read More
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Mental Illness is Common Among Soldiers Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

Almost one-third of veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan who received health care at Veteran Affairs facilities between 2001 and 2005 were given a mental health or psycho social diagnosis, according to a report in the March 12, 2007, issue of… Read More
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Modification of Custody or Parenting Time under Michigan Family Law

Our Metro Detroit Family Law firm gets many phone calls from parents each week about changing their custody and parenting time orders. Often people do not follow the court order as to parenting time or custody, but never change it with the court. Oth… Read More
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Social Security Disability and Credibility of Testimony

It is very important in Social Security Disability cases to testify truthfully, if not you will discredit your testimony. So often in these cases clients embellish their injuries and end up losing their case because of this. Here is an example of cas… Read More
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Is Separate Property Marital Property under Michigan Family Law?

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently released two separate decisions regarding the issue of separate assets. Many people believe that if you bring something into the marriage that it will remain separate property if you later get divorced. That is… Read More
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The Michigan Supreme Court Find No Serious Impairment

In April 2008, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed the Michigan Court of Appeals when it decided the case of Jones v. Olson, 480 Mich. 1169, 1172, 747 N.W.2d 250, 252 (Mich.,2008). Mr. Jones was in a car accident. He suffered serious injuries includi… Read More
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Categories: Personal Injury

Child Support Modifications and Michigan Family Law

On June 3, 2008, the Michigan Court of Appeal released the published opinion in Malone vs. Malone, COA# 272327, The case deals with the issue of non-retroactivity of child support. In the case, Dad, in 2006, filed a motion to modify/terminate support… Read More
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Important Definitions and Long Term Disability

When applying for your long term disability benefits it is important to understand your rights. Each party is governed by the specific contract terms of the policy. Your rights are covered by the insurance contract and the insurance companies respons… Read More
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When Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Long Term Disability Claim?

Long term disability claimants are well-advised to consult an ERISA attorney early in the process. In practical terms, that means you should speak with an attorney as soon as you have any indication that your condition will limit your ability to perf… Read More
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