Legal Question in Workers Comp in Connecticut

workman's comp & SS disability

I have been out on workman's comp due to an injury and now facing another surgery, I had applied to SS for another life long illness during this time. I have been approved. How does SS effect workmanscomp or possible future settlement. Why does SS want copies of comp checks?


Asked on 6/30/08, 1:02 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

John Serrano Serrano & Serrano, LLC - Connecticut Accident, Social Security & Divorce Lawyers

Re: workman's comp & SS disability

You should be aware of 3 things. (1) Your monthly Soc. Sec. check will be reduced or eliminated. The total of your Soc. Sec. and Workers Comp cannot be more than 80% of your average monthly earnings. (2) If you settle your case, the settlement should contain certain language to minimze the amount of the reduction of your Soc. Sec. check. A properly drafted agreement can often result in you receiving your entire Soc. Sec. check along with the entire settlement net proceeds. (3) Your settlement agreement most likely will require that a certain amount be set aside to cover potential future medical bills that would otherwise be paid by Medicare. This is a complex area of law. Our office has many years of experience with both Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation. Feel free to call to discuss this further (office 860.236.9350, mobile 860.977.0660).

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Answered on 6/30/08, 2:45 pm
John Serrano Serrano & Serrano, LLC - Connecticut Accident, Social Security & Divorce Lawyers

Re: workman's comp & SS disability

You should be aware of 3 things. (1) Your monthly Soc. Sec. check will be reduced or eliminated. The total of your Soc. Sec. and Workers Comp cannot be more than 80% of your average monthly earnings. (2) If you settle your case, the settlement should contain certain language to minimze the amount of the reduction of your Soc. Sec. check. A properly drafted agreement can often result in you receiving your entire Soc. Sec. check along with the entire settlement net proceeds. (3) Your settlement agreement most likely will require that a certain amount be set aside to cover potential future medical bills that would otherwise be paid by Medicare. This is a complex area of law. Our office has many years of experience with both Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation. Feel free to call to discuss this further (office 860.236.9350, mobile 860.977.0660).

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Answered on 6/30/08, 2:47 pm


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