Semitruck crashes pose significant roadway risks. When it comes to the causes of semitruck crashes, one must consider various factors that contribute to these incidents, as it’s rare that a single concern causes a wreck. Consider these four key points that can lead to...
Sexual harassment can occur in any work environment. Someone working at a medical office, fast food restaurant or car dealership might have to deal with a coworker or supervisor who is consistently inappropriate. Sexual harassment generally involves more than just one...
Working individuals in Michigan make numerous payroll tax contributions with every check they earn. They send some money to the state and some to the federal government. There also typically make sizable contributions to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which...
Last year, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state’s law prohibiting discrimination based on sex can be assumed include both sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. The law at the heart of the case, the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act, addresses...
Car accidents can be one of the most frightening experiences in anyone’s life and often cause devastating injuries that can significantly impact people’s lives. While the severity of injuries depends on the circumstances of the accident, it is essential to be aware of...
When you’re disabled and unable to work, the wait to get your Social Security Disability (SSDI) application approved can be excruciating. The official processing time for an initial application has ballooned from four months to seven in the last few years (and those...
For many people, the prospect of applying for Social Security Disability can be a daunting process, and whether you filed with an attorney or on your own, your odds of being approved for benefits on your initial application can be challenging. With a less than 40%...
Trucking accidents are often catastrophic. This is because big rigs are much heavier than traditional passenger vehicles. When the laws of physics are at work and a large, heavy, truck collides with a small, lighter, car, the energy from that truck transfers over to...
Some crash victims suffer traumatic brain injury that impacts the frontal lobe of the brain. One of the symptoms of a frontal lobe injury may be an altered "affect," which makes the person who was injured-- maybe a family member or friend of yours-- seem less...
Riding a motorcycle carries countless advantages. The ease of maintenance, not to mention fuel efficiency, are popular selling points. Yet, with freedom and convenience comes significant risks. Cyclists do not have the luxury of a steel enclosure that car and truck...