07-08-2011, 05:19 PM
(07-08-2011, 03:04 PM)Manley2 Wrote: I don't think there is anybody that has been here for very long that will ever give you bad info. It might not be what we want to hear or the way we would like it but it's going to be pretty good info. One of the big problems in WC is there is just too much info that is needed to give the best answer some times. And even with every piece of info on a case it still doesn't always work out they way you think it should. Trust me on the employers side they are always looking for a new angle to screw us with. Sometimes all the folks on here can do is help guide you where to try and find some answers. And we all have our good days and bad, please just don't jump on anybody too quick and I think you will find this is about the best place to go and find the help you need. I'm not a couple of hundred years old yet like some members but there are days I sure feel like it.
I hear you and understand, but seriously just saying "no" and putting a link to the SS site that just says pretty much 'report to us if you get a lump sum wc or other type check, so we can take money off ur check' was a pretty poor reply, for a senior member IMO. Just read my thread/question and look at the replies after 1171's....didn't cross 1171's mind to mention Utica-Mohawk Agreement??
A simple 'I don't know' or 'I don't feel like giving any real helpful info to the thread' would have been better. I just wanted a 'heads up' since I couldn't talk to my lawyer til Monday and just like a lot of people do, I sought out fourms to ask questions and get 'advice'.
My question was NOT will my lawyer do it, or will the SS agree to it, or will a judge over rule it...it was, 'I'm getting a lump sum from WC, im on SSDI, can they take my checks or the lump sum check away? IF SO, is there anyway or anything I can do to 'lessen the amount they take?'
Answer: Yes they can and Yes there is...it's called Utica-Mohawk Agreement. Tell ur lawyer to make sure to word it right, here is a 'helpful' link......... it's a copy of what the lawyer on this fourm writes up for his clients' etc etc etc...
Been on loansafe.org and ADA a long time, so I know how I would answer a newbies question is all. Like I said, account 7 days old and 2 posts under someones belt, I'd expect a click, copy and paste of the SS website.
I'm sure this is a really great fourm and helps a lot of ppl......my accident occurred Oct 29th 2007 and it's just now ending...and that's with them not accepting the claim, just going to settle with me to get it off their desk. Wish I'd known what kind of hell was ahead of me..I would have been here sooner! I've got quite a bit of info to take to my lawyer Monday, just to make sure it's in my settlement papers.