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...
View ArticleMichigan 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...
View ArticleSLIP 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...
View ArticleWHAT 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,...
View ArticleWorkers’ 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...
View ArticleHaving 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...
View ArticleSocial 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...
View ArticleChanges 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...
View ArticleNO-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...
View ArticleINTERNET 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...
View ArticleSOCIAL 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...
View ArticleSAME 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...
View ArticleAUTOMOBILE 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...
View ArticlePodcast 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...
View ArticlePodcast 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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....
View ArticlePodcast 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...
View ArticlePodcast 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...
View ArticleEpisode 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,...
View ArticleWork 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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