Trucking Accident lawyers in Michigan

Firm: Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C.

600 Pine Street , Clare , Michigan 48617

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security & Disability, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accident

Michigan Personal Injury Attorney and Social Security Disability attorney, Joshua T. McFarland joined Jay Trucks & Associates in 2011 after receiving his law degree magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law.. Mr. McFarland began by representing clients in the area of Social Security Disability. He was soon promoted in 2013 to lead attorney for the firm's Social Security cases and now oversees that department in addition to handling the firm's personal injury cases.. In addition, Mr. McFarland has also handled much of the firm's appellate litigation and has successfully argued a number of the firm's appellate cases including Danhof v. State Farm et al., unpublished per curiam opinion of the MI Court of Appeals (March 15, 2016).. He has successfully represented numerous claimants throughout the State of Michigan in courts all over the State, including in the United States Federal Court system. He is licensed to practice in the State of Michigan as well as the Federal Courts located in the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan. Mr. McFarland prides himself on prompt and regular communication with his clients. Whether it be in the setting of a Social Security disability appeal or in difficult negotiations with insurance companies, Mr. McFarland works diligently to secure the compensation that each and every one of his client's deserve.. Mr. McFarland is also an active member of the State Bar of Michigan's Social Security Lawyers section and was elected Chairperson the 2022-2023 term. He is also a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ).. Outside of work, Josh enjoys playing golf, skiing, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Firm: Whiting Law

28819 Franklin Road , Southfield , Michigan 48034

Practice Areas: Trucking Accident

Paul J. Whiting III grew up in Wixom, Michigan, and was a standout student-athlete at Walled Lake Western High School. Upon graduating in 1995 near the top of his class, he attended Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, on academic and basketball scholarships. He transferred to the University of Detroit to complete his bachelor’s degree and played basketball for the Titans during their 1999 season, which culminated in the league championship and an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.With another year of eligibility and several invitations to play basketball overseas, Paul made what he describes as “one of the toughest, but best decisions ever he ever made” by forgoing his basketball career to become a lawyer. In 1999, he passed up his final year of eligibility to enter Wayne State University Law School.Paul earned his Juris Doctor in May 2002, and by July of that year accepted a position at Lipton Law. Paul’s fierce, competitive spirit on the basketball court carried over to his legal career. It’s that same spirit that drew Lipton Law and Paul together.  In 2011, Paul formed his own law firm, Whiting Law, where he continues to fight for the rights of injured individuals in Michigan.Recognized as an expert in Michigan No-Fault Law by his peers, Paul frequently lectures on this and many other topics, including business practices for lawyers. His areas of specialty include automobile accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, premise cases and medical malpractice. Paul also sits as an arbitrator on other attorneys’ cases.Paul is an Executive Board Member of the Michigan Association of Justice (formerly the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association), a Member of the American Association of Justice (formerly the American Trial Lawyers Association) and the Michigan State Delegate to the American Association of Justice. Paul has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” by “Michigan Super Lawyers” for several years.