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My case goes for conciliation in 24 hours worried sick will i get workers comp or will i be denied? been 6 weeks sinc i seen 1$

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

I am a Massachusetts lawyer. You can call me with questions. 781-829-9100. The conciliation process is the first step and generally a lawyer is...

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I have applied for SSDI in August, and have not heard a word from them. When I call they say its being worked on. What should

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

Sounds like an awful liong time to be waiting to hear back on an initial application. I would nag them every day or go down to the office...

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If I have high blood pressures and seziures and I can't hold a full-time job more than three months am I eligble for SSI?

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

It is up to a judge. Remember, the expectation is that the condition will last for 12 months or more. I addition for SSI, as opposed to SSDI...

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Does this make me eligible for social security disability

Bruce's answer | Answered on April 17, 2009

You can get SSDI/SSI in different ways. Sometimes, if your levels are so low they may meet a "listing" and you will be presumed disabled. If you...

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Social security and WC offset....what is the time frame?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 30, 2009

The general rule of thumb is for the attorney to pro rate or structure the settlement proceeds over your life expectancy. I would contact another...

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Unemployment or Worker's Comp? MASSACHUSETTS

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 27, 2009

This is a very typical scenario. You should absolutely pursue a workers' compensation claim even though the company is telling you it is a...

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I was approved for s.s.d. Insurance.I am also receiving state disability.When I received a letter from state dis.,my Dr. did not

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 27, 2009

Generally, there is a coordination of benefits undertaken by social security if you are receiving state aid. Contact your local social security...

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I was denied ss & denied after appeal but ss office said I need to go before the judge now do I need atty

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 27, 2009

If you get denied the second time, thenext stage is a request for hearing. You should proceed at this stage with the assistance of a local...

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What is the going percent for a social security case?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 16, 2009

If you are talking about the attorney fee, it is 25% of the retroactive with a cap of $5,300.

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I took care of my fiancee while he waited for his lump sum from ssdi to come in. he never paid me back. what can i do?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 13, 2009

You can certainly try to sue him for a breach of an oral agreement but given the cost of the filing fee and time and expense prosecuting the case,...

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My case goes for conciliation in 24 hours worried sick will i get workers comp or will i be denied? been 6 weeks sinc i seen 1$

I have applied for SSDI in August, and have not heard a word from them. When I call they say its being worked on. What should

If I have high blood pressures and seziures and I can't hold a full-time job more than three months am I eligble for SSI?

Does this make me eligible for social security disability

Social security and WC offset....what is the time frame?

Unemployment or Worker's Comp? MASSACHUSETTS

I was approved for s.s.d. Insurance.I am also receiving state disability.When I received a letter from state dis.,my Dr. did not

I was denied ss & denied after appeal but ss office said I need to go before the judge now do I need atty

What is the going percent for a social security case?

I took care of my fiancee while he waited for his lump sum from ssdi to come in. he never paid me back. what can i do?