Adler Firm Blog
Covering injury expenses after an on-the-job car collision
In today’s economy, increasing numbers of people are employed as drivers. Rideshare app drivers, delivery jobs, and personal shoppers are a few of the most common ones. Of course, being on the road more frequently means your chances of a car collision increase as...
Sobering study: Many alcohol-related crashes involve drivers below legal drinking limit
Twenty years ago, President Bill Clinton signed into law a measure that established a national legal threshold for drinking and driving. The legislation forced Michigan and 30 other states to lower the threshold from a BAC (blood alcohol content) of .10 percent to .08...
Grocery store workers are at risk of serious workplace injuries
Some jobs carry obvious injury risks. Any job involving the use of heavy machinery often has high rates of workplace injuries. However, all jobs carry risks that can injure workers. Grocery store employees are an often-overlooked group that faces numerous dangers at...
What you should know about workers’ compensation in Michigan
If you are injured at any time while working, you should know what protections are in place to help provide for your family while you recover. Most public and private employers in Michigan carry enough insurance to compensate workers for lost wages, medical expenses...
What is the deadliest job in the United States?
A serious workplace injury can happen in virtually any job, but certain career paths are much more dangerous than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported the workplace death toll increased slightly in 2018 compared to 2017, resulting in 5,250 employee...
How long do I have to report an injury and make a claim for workers’ compensation benefits?
After a workplace injury, you may not feel that you need medical treatment right away. But after a few weeks, you start to notice that the injury interferes with your ability to perform your job. Can you still collect workers’ compensation benefits? Workers’...
Employees have the right to safe working environment
Michigan is home to some industries that have above-average rates of occupational injuries, such as construction, manufacturing and transportation. It may seem that individuals who choose to work in such industries generally accept a higher risk of sustaining an...
Understanding SSDI requirements for spinal cord injuries
Being unable to work at your Michigan job due to a back injury is often extremely stressful and frustrating, especially when a doctor tells you it may take months or years to recover. Depending on the exact nature of your condition, you may qualify for Social Security...
SSDI benefits and self-employment
Some Michigan residents rely on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in order to pay bills after becoming ill or injured and losing the ability to work. However, if an individual's health improves, he or she may return to work. The Social Security...
What’s your next step if your disability claim comes back denied?
Disabled individuals in Michigan may be able to claim financial benefits through a claim with the Social Security Administration. If you filed a claim, it is because you have a medical condition that prevents you from earning a gainful income and holding steady...
