The Social Security Administration has two sets of guidelines. The first set of guidelines is called the Listing of Impairments, and it consists of objective medical findings. If you are found to be afflicted by one of these specified impairments, your Michigan Social Security lawyer will be very confident that you will get approved for disability benefits.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. When asbestos-containing products are moved or disturbed, microscopic fibers are released into the air and subsequently inhaled into the lungs. Though mesothelioma is sometimes called “lung cancer,” this is not entirely accurate.
One of the most common questions Michigan Social Security disability lawyers hear is, “Do I qualify for Social Security disability benefits?” Unfortunately, this is one of the hardest questions to answer. Social Security regulations are complex and confuse many applicants. A Social Security disability attorney can help you evaluate your Michigan claim, but sometimes the…
When applying for Michigan Social Security Disability benefits, there are very specific rules to be followed and requirements to meet in order to successfully be compensated. If you are unaware of these regulations, your quest for benefits could be significantly delayed. It is important to be aware of all the aspects of the Social Security…
If you can no longer work due to an injury or illness incurred at the work place, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. In most states, worker’s compensation (commonly referred to as “worker’s comp”) serves as a compromise between employers and employees. The employers agree to award benefits to injured and ill workers…
Donald Shiffman of the Law Firm of Zamler, Mellen & Shiffman, P.C. has been extremely successful with the processing of appeals to administrative law judges at the Social Security Administration, Since January 1, 2010 Attorney Shiffman has receive approximately 80 decisions of which 87% have resulted in favorable outcomes for his clients.
Medical malpractice claims against plastic surgeons can involve a variety of procedures. Patients who undergo breast implants, breast reduction, liposuction or facelifts may have to consider legal action if the medical professional they trusted caused severe scarring, infection, disease, malformation, tissue damage or other unexpected and often unexplained results. People who sought vast improvements in…
The Joint Commission, which accredits 18,000 health care organizations nationwide, recently established the Center for Transforming Healthcare to explore solutions for critical quality and safety problems in the industry. The first basic issue that the center targeted is handwashing, the most obvious hygiene practice that any health care worker should follow. Poor compliance with hygiene…
Asbestos Exposure Sites in Michigan Asbestos is a mineral that occurs naturally in the environment. In fact, there are several naturally occurring deposits of asbestos in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Due to the strength and flexibility of its fibers, asbestos has been used in many different types of industrial products, including cement, flooring, insulation,…
Although the United States government put bans and severe limitations on the use and production of asbestos products in 1972, thousands of Americans continue to be diagnosed with asbestos related diseases every year. Because of the delayed effects of asbestos exposure, people do not begin to develop mesothelioma, asbestosis, malignant lung cancer and other types…