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How to Contact the Social Security Administration

Car accident injury victims may apply for Social Security Disability benefits by visiting one of the social security disability branch offices located throughout Michigan. For branch locations, or to speak with a representative, an individual can contact the Social Security Administration by dialing 1-800-772-1213 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Have your Social Security number when you call.

An injured person may also apply for Social Security Disability benefits online at http://www.ssa.gov by clicking on “Apply for Benefits” and then following the “Apply for Retirement / Disability / Spouse’s Benefits” link. Applicants can check the status of a recently submitted application at this site. Most applicants will receive a decision from the Social Security Administration within 3 to 5 months.

Useful Links on the Social Security Administration Website (http://www.ssa.gov)

Benefit Calculator -- Applicants can enter personal information and use one of three calculators to estimate the potential amount of their benefits. http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm

BEST – Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool – Individuals can find out whether they are eligible for various Social Security Benefits.
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps7/best/benefits/

Disability Planner – Injured individuals can get information about how to apply and qualify for Social Security Disability benefits and what to do after they have been approved.
http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/index.htm

Contact Lawrence E. Gursten or Steven M. Gursten 1-800-777-0028

AV Peer Review Rated

Michigan Auto Law is an AV RATED law firm, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethics. Very few lawyers and law firms in Michigan have been selected with this top rating.

American Association for Justice

Steve Gursten is Chair for the 2008 Interstate Truck Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Michigan Auto Law has been a long standing member and contributor to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA).

Michigan Super Lawyer

Top 5% of Attorneys in Michigan

Michigan Super Lawyer features only the Top 5% of attorneys in Michigan.

3 Michigan Auto Law attorneys
have been featured as

Michigan Super Lawyer:
Lawrence E. Gursten - 2007, 2006
Leonard M. Koltonow - 2007
David E. Christensen - 2007

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Only 5% of Law Firms in the U.S. Qualify

Only 5% of all U.S. law firms qualify to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, making Michigan Auto Law one of the most distinguished and respected in the country.

Michigan Lawyer of the Year

Steven M. Gursten was selected as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2005, by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, the state's largest legal periodical. Steve was selected after winning a $9 million dollar pain and suffering settlement for one of his clients - the largest settlement for pain and suffering in Michigan in over ten years.

Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA)

Robert M. Raitt of Michigan Auto Law is President for the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA) for 2008. The attorneys at Michigan Auto Law are well-respected members of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association (MTLA), dedicated to helping Michigan families seek justice when they are injured by another person's negligence.