May 28th, 2019In the recently published decision, HARDVILLE v. Commissioner of Social Security, Civil Action No. 18-CV-12882 (E.D. Mich. Mar. 6, 2019), Attorney Wesley Lamey successfully represented a valued client of the Disability Attorneys of Michigan in front of Senior District Judge Bernard A. Friedman. This case was remanded due to a flawed residual functional capacity (RFC)…
September 29th, 2017Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits is a long and stressful process that millions of Americans endure each year. The majority of cases are denied the first time around resulting in applicants needing to begin the appeal process all over again. Each year more than 1 million Americans await a hearing in hopes they will…
September 15th, 2017Michelle was managing a successful bar when she suffered a serious head injury resulting in daily migraines and memory loss. She had to stop receiving treatment because her insurance was cancelled. We fought to get Michelle the social security disability benefits she needed. If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental…
September 11th, 2017As we begin our Monday morning, it is important to take a moment to remember this historic day that changed so many American lives. Today we remember all of the victims and families of victims from the September 11th attacks. Today there will be 9/11 Memorial services around the country to pay tribute to those we…
August 30th, 2017Social Security looks at multiple factors when deciding if someone is disabled or not. These factors include your work history, medical records, medical violation rules and compares all of this to the disability guidebook which has a list of impairments defined as disabled. Who makes the final decision if you are disabled or not? The…
August 21st, 2017Monsignor Clement Kern a pastor of Most Holy Trinity in southwest Detroit founded Southwest Solutions in 1970. He was known to many as the “conscience of Detroit” due to his passion and commitment to helping those in need throughout the community. Southwest Solutions main goal was to help the mentally ill live in the community…
August 8th, 2017Applying for social security disability benefits is a complex process that requires multiple forms of evidence to prove you are disabled, and the severity of your disability. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process in order to determine whether or not you are disabled. By evaluating ones symptoms, whether or not one can…
July 31st, 2017Mike was a maintenance worker for years, but suffered from severe leg and back pain. He needed medical treatments to control his pain, but his insurance company would not cover his treatments. Mike heard about Disability Attorneys of Michigan and called us for help. We fought to get Mike the disability benefits he deserved and…
July 28th, 2017In order to meet the Social Security Administrations (SSA) definition of disabled you must not be able to engage in any substantial gainful activity (work) due to a medically-determined physical or mental impairments, that can result in death or has lasted or is expected to last for a period of 12 months or longer. How…
July 18th, 2017The Neighborhood Beautification Day is an essential part of Southwest Solutions effort to “engage partners, residents and other volunteers in an effort to activate lots, create community gardens and art, spruce up parks and combat blight and decay.” Erika Riggs and staff members of Disability Attorneys of Michigan, recently volunteered in the “Southwest Solutions Beautification…
I called inquiring about what it would take to get my disability/SSI. They told me I had to simply apply the first time, and I would most likely get turned down and then call them back and they would handle it! So I did, and boy am I glad I did! Just a few days ago, I was awarded my SSI for mental illnesses. Samantha J. Ball took on my case head on!! She was a really great attorney as well as a very nice person! At the same time, she was perfect for my case I know that!!! I’m very grateful for her, she helped me so much!! I cant stress that enough. She was perfect!!! Kind, helpful, and thorough with everything. Job well done!!! A+++++ Thank you!
