Questions answered by Bruce S Lipsey

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Can my employer deny me workers comp,by saying it was not work related,when in fact it was?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 12, 2009

I practice in Massachusetts. If a worker injures their back at work and it is recorded as a work related injury, then it is much easier to prove...

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My son is 31 and receives social security disability ,will his check be affected when he marries in september?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

His benefits will not be affected if he receives social security disability. If he receives supplemental security income it might be depending on...

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Social security and workers compensation?

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 11, 2009

The standard to fight recoupment is 1) whether you are at fault and 2) if you are not at fault, would it be unfair to seek the money back (as it...

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I GOT HURT ON MAY JOB N0 ONE HAS CONTACT ME ABOUT MY BENEFIT UNDER WORK COMP ITS BEEN A MONTH

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 05, 2009

You must contact the employer after an injury. In turn, the employer is supposed to alert their insurance carrier. You should consult a local...

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DO I REPORT MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS TO MY RETIREMENT PENSION .

Bruce's answer | Answered on March 05, 2009

You have to look at the contract of your particular program. Generally, private disability plans look to offset what they pay per the plan when a...

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Is there a form to request a anwser on an appeals court for ss disablity

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 26, 2009

I would contact your local office and have them check the computer for the status.

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Lost my wife in nov.08,she was on social security, they say i cannot cottect her s.s until i am 60 years old...i am 56 ,no job

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 26, 2009

You could collect under her benefits if you are over 50 and if disabled within 7 years of her death. Check out SSA.gov or call a local attorney. ...

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I just finally won my workmans comp case and I have a Social Security Claim adn don't really know how I can or can not spend it

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 26, 2009

Your lawyer most likely put language in your lump sum paperwork from workers' comp that the settlement was pro-rated over your life expectancy so...

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My son has a developmental delay and we are income eligible to collect SSI, but we have IRAs that total more than $2000.

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 20, 2009

IRA's aren't countable. Contact your local office and make sure they are aware of the regulation.

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I fell in the parking lot at work on ice covered by snow . Is this covered by workers comp. My employer says no.

Bruce's answer | Answered on February 19, 2009

In Massachusetts, it would most likely be covered. Even though you were not on the clock, the fact that you were coming from your car at the...

Bruce S Lipsey's Answers (64)

Can my employer deny me workers comp,by saying it was not work related,when in fact it was?

My son is 31 and receives social security disability ,will his check be affected when he marries in september?

Social security and workers compensation?

I GOT HURT ON MAY JOB N0 ONE HAS CONTACT ME ABOUT MY BENEFIT UNDER WORK COMP ITS BEEN A MONTH

DO I REPORT MY SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS TO MY RETIREMENT PENSION .

Is there a form to request a anwser on an appeals court for ss disablity

Lost my wife in nov.08,she was on social security, they say i cannot cottect her s.s until i am 60 years old...i am 56 ,no job

I just finally won my workmans comp case and I have a Social Security Claim adn don't really know how I can or can not spend it

My son has a developmental delay and we are income eligible to collect SSI, but we have IRAs that total more than $2000.

I fell in the parking lot at work on ice covered by snow . Is this covered by workers comp. My employer says no.