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Michigan Workers Compensation

The contentious part of Michigan workers compensation law currently has to do with wages.  Before the law changed in 2011, if a person was working less than full time, he or she was entitled to partial...

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Michigan No-Fault Law

There are many things about Michigan no-fault law that does not make sense.  For example, if you are in an accident your automobile insurance may have to pay benefits even if you were not in your...

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SLIP AND FALL CASES

Slip and fall claims have changed greatly over the past ten years.  As it stands now they can be very difficult claims to win.  In order to prevail you not only have to show the other party was...

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS ONLINE

Applying for Social Security disability benefits is time consuming, but it can be streamlined.  When you are making your initial application, it is helpful to have information ready.  In particular,...

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Workers’ Compensation – Changes In Michigan Law

There have been drastic changes in the Workers’ Disability Compensation law over the past 10 years.  No longer is a worker entitled to wages if their doctor has them off for a work injury.  Now they...

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Having the Right Type of Car Insurance – Michigan No Fault Law

Michigan law requires an individual to have no-fault insurance before the car can go on the road.  As we all know, insurance is getting more and more costly.  Too often people base their decision on...

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Social Security Disablity – Political Climate

New statistics show that disability awards are the lowest they have been in 30 years.  Some have the perception that disability allowances have never been higher.  This is not the case.  The national...

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Changes in Medical Coverage – Work Injuries

The political climate has affected work related injuries as well.  The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has instituted new rules effective this year.  In order to receive...

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NO-FAULT LAW

Currently if you are in a motor vehicle accident you have lifetime medical coverage for any injury related to the car accident.  This was one of the benchmarks of no-fault law when it was enacted in...

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INTERNET RESEARCH REGARDING DISABILITY

Be careful when you research Social Security disability on the internet.  There are many websites which offer assistance in helping you determine if you might qualify for disability benefits, but some...

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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY – THE LONG WAIT

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABLITY-THE LONG WAIT                It is difficult to understand why a Social Security disability case can take so long.  An initial application averages four months for a...

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SAME SEX MARRIAGE

Shortly after the Supreme Court ruled same sex marriages were constitutional in Windsor v United States, the Social Security Administration began recognizing same sex marriages. This change had had a...

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AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

There has been an increase in motor vehicle accidents in Shiawassee County, including Owosso, in the past year or two.  Ever since the recession of 2008 no-fault insurance has become more and more...

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Podcast Episode 1 – Social Security Law Overview

Listen to the podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Patrick_Marutiak_Podcast_Episode_1.mp3   Welcome to the podcast of Patrick Marutiak. I’d like to do this podcast for all the people I...

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Podcast Episode 2 – Workers Comp Law Overview

Listen to the podcast: http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Podcast_Episode_2.mp3   Hi! I’m Pat Marutiak. Welcome to my podcast. I’d like you to know I’ve been doing work-related...

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Episode 3 -Michigan No-Fault Law Overview

http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Podcast_Episode_3_Final.mp3 Welcome to the podcast of Patrick Marutiak. This month, I’d like to talk about automobile accidents and auto law....

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Podcast Episode 4 – Slip and Fall Injuries in Michigan

http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Episode_4_-_Slip_and_Fall_.mp3 Welcome to the Patrick Marutiak Podcast. I’d like to talk to you today about slip and fall cases. It is probably...

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Podcast Episode 5 – Michigan Automobile Uninsured and Under-Insured Law

http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Episode_5_-_Auto_Uninsured_and_Under-Insured.mp3   Michigan Automobile Drivers May Be Uninsured or Under-Insured! We all know that if you get...

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Episode 6 – Michigan Dog Bite Law Overview

http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Episode_6_-_Dog_Bites.mp3 Dog Bites Are Strict Liability Claims in Michigan There are not many areas in the law that have strict liability,...

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Work Injuries and Back to Work Law In Michigan

http://traffic.libsyn.com/patrickmarutiak/Pat_Marutiak_Episode_7_-_Return_To_Work.mp3 Back to Work, Light Duty and Favored Duty Law In Michigan Today, I’d like to talk about work injuries and going...

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