Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Disability Benefits Attorneys in Michigan
Cooper, Bender & Bender, P.C. has provided dedicated legal representation for disability benefits and workers' compensation cases since 1982. Our firm combines over 50 years of combined experience with a client-first approach, treating every individual with dignity and respect throughout their legal journey. Specializing in Social Security Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Workers' Compensation claims, we operate under a strict no-win-no-fee guarantee, ensuring accessibility to justice for all clients.Our attorneys, including nationally recognized experts like Karl Bender and Jacob Bender, have recovered millions in benefits for Michigan residents while maintaining active roles in professional organizations such as the American College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers. We offer free consultations and maintain offices in Adrian and Ann Arbor, serving clients across Michigan with personalized legal strategies tailored to their unique circumstances.
Services
Workers Compensation
Social Security Disability
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in disability benefits litigation.
- Our no-win-no-fee guarantee ensures accessible legal representation.
- We provide free case evaluations with experienced attorneys.
- Our attorneys hold memberships in national disability law organizations.
- We maintain a proven track record recovering millions in disability benefits.
Associations and certifications
- Michigan Association for Justice
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)
- American College of Workers Compensation Lawyers
- State Bar of Michigan
What people say
Very professional
Helpful attorneys
Successful results
Compassionate service
Knowledgeable lawyers
Services
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation attorneys help injured employees secure medical treatment and wage replacement benefits. We handle all aspects of claims from initial applications through appeals, ensuring compliance with Michigan's complex regulations. With decades of experience, we've successfully represented thousands of clients in Adrian, Ann Arbor, and surrounding areas.
Social Security Disability
We specialize in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims for individuals unable to work due to long-term disabilities. Our attorneys guide clients through the application process, appeals, and hearings before administrative law judges. Our proven track record includes recovering millions in previously denied benefits.
Long-Term Disability
Our firm represents clients in ERISA-governed long-term disability claims against major insurance companies. We help gather medical documentation, navigate appeals processes, and challenge benefit denials. Our attorneys understand the technical requirements for successful LTD claims under federal regulations.
Short-Term Disability
We assist clients with short-term disability claims through employer-sponsored or private insurance policies. Our attorneys identify common pitfalls in applications and appeals, ensuring proper documentation submission to maximize approval chances for temporary disability benefits.
Personal Injury
While primarily focused on disability claims, our attorneys also handle related personal injury matters. We represent clients in cases involving workplace accidents, medical malpractice, and other incidents causing long-term disabilities requiring legal intervention.
People
Karl Bender
Attorney
With over 40 years of experience, Karl Bender specializes in disability and workers' compensation law. A member of the American College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers, he has handled thousands of cases and received his law degree from University of Toledo in 1984.
Jacob Bender
Attorney
Jacob Bender focuses on Social Security Disability and workers' compensation appeals. A cum laude graduate of University of Toledo College of Law, he has argued before Michigan's highest courts and serves on the State Bar's Workers Compensation Section Council.
Questions
What services do you offer for disability claims?
We handle Social Security Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability claims, including initial applications, appeals, and administrative hearings.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free case evaluations with experienced attorneys to discuss your specific situation and legal options.
How are your fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis - you pay no legal fees unless we successfully recover benefits for you.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve clients in Adrian and Ann Arbor, Michigan, along with surrounding counties and communities.
Can you help with denied disability claims?
Yes, we specialize in appealing denied disability claims and have successfully overturned numerous benefit denials for our clients.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, checks, and other standard payment methods for any applicable case-related expenses.
