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Do Not Fail to Appear in Michigan
Many people choose to ignore a situation, simply hoping that it will just go away. This is never a good idea, but when it is regarding a court case, it could lead to jail time and additional charges, making an already bad situation, much worse. In the State...
Five Facts About Divorce in Michigan
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there were almost 55,400 divorces in 2013 in the State of Michigan alone. Another 2.1 million couples divorced in 2013, in states across the country. For most, this is a new experience,...
What Is an ABLE Account and What Does It Mean for Your Special Needs Family Member?
The ABLE Act, also called “Achieving a Better Life Experience” Act, was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama on Dec. 19, 2014. This act will allow people with disabilities, who became disabled before they turned 26, to set aside up to $14,000 a...
Is 80 MPH Too Fast for Michigan Freeways?
Michigan lawmakers are exploring the possibility of raising the speed limit to 80 miles per hour on rural freeways. The legislation to consider increasing the speed limit on rural freeways from 70 to 80 is once again being introduced to the Michigan House....
Driver Responsibility Fees Going Away in Michigan
As we mentioned in our previous article in July , some of the most significant changes in Michigan laws this year are those relating to driver responsibilities. In September 2013, Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation allowing drivers with unpaid driver...
Is My Record Really Expunged?
Michigan laws have relaxed in 2015 regarding criminal expungement. You may be eligible in certain cases to have a criminal conviction erased from public records. Having a clean slate on your public arrest record can be very beneficial for a number of...
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Understanding Liability in Construction Accident Law
If you were to get into an accident as a construction worker , you would simply apply for your workers compensation benefits and move on. However, according to construction accident law, if you can show that your accident was directly caused by the negligence of...
How the Social Security Administration Evaluates Disability Claims
If you are trying to claim disability benefits, you are most likely stressed out over whether or not you will be approved. Fortunately, our Social Security disability attorneys , at Harris Law has a little insight into what exactly the Social Security Administration...
Michigan Workers’ Compensation Laws: What You Need to Know
Michigan workers compensation laws are meant to protect hardworking Americans, and make financial assistance available to them, should they suffer a workplace accident, and need it. However, not many people truly understand Michigan workers compensation laws. So to...
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