As the other two attorneys have said "yes" you can fire your first attorney; however, your difficulty if the case is at the "AC" level is finding a...

My question: Workers comp case/S.S Disability am I entitled to back pay from S.S.. didn't pay full S.S because of w/comp pay.

As the others have said when you are on WC your SS benefits are generally reduced. If the combination of your WC and SS benefits exceeds 80% of...

I have SSD since 2003 I was injured in a car accident and will get a modest personal injury settlement. What happens??

I agree with my Mr. Brophy. A personal injury claim does not affect your receipt of Social Security Disability benefits. However, if Medicare has...

Is social security disability income protected from alimony obligation in oklahoma.

42 USC 659 is the federal law that allows garnishment of one's Social Security check to pay alimony or child support.

CAN MY SON'S PERMANENT DISABILITY CHECK BE GARNISHED BY THE DEPT OF EDUCATION?

Yes they can garnish his check up to 15% of his check until the debt it is repaid. I believe last year 115,000 people were having their checks...

49yr.old male just dianoised with degenrative arthritis in my back is that grounds for disability,ssi & medicare and/or medicad?

If you are under age 50, then you have to rule out all jobs in the national economy. Your condition may prevent manual labor but will your doctor...

My husband was burned at work and has severe burn scar tissue that sticks out of his neck even after surgery.

I have practiced Workers Compensation in Virginia for 35 years. The maximum award for a scar after it is at maximum medical improvement (MMI) is 60...

Is the social security my mother receives for me legally my money?

I agree with Ms. Hamilton. Unfortunately, you have a tough situation. Your mother should be saving your money unless she definitely has to use the...

Can a person work while on social security disability ?

This is a very complicated question. Yes, you can but there are a lot of pitfalls. There is a trial work program that allows work for 9 months....

My husband recently passed away and we were married for 53 years. Can I draw both social security checks?

I agree with Ms. Hamilton. You only get one check. You should apply for both but you only get the one that is larger.