For an individual who has suffered physically or mentally or has been injured through the carelessness or negligence of the other party, personal injury settlements provide opportunities to recover monetary damages, secure appropriate treatment, and limit further suffering associated with the injury. Out-of-court settlements are the most preferred means by the insurance companies since they [...]
How will a personal injury settlement effect my SSI benifits? Your personal injury settlement can affect your SSI benefit (and medicaid liens) in very significant ways. Before the settlement is finalized, you and your personal injury attorney must speak to an elder law attorney to learn how to protect the money from the government. There [...]
Is a personal injury settlement considered personal earnings? I received a notice of wage garnishment. I’m no longer employed because I am on disability. Can the creditor garnish the money out of my Settlement from a work related injury case? NO, it is considered unearned income. As to the garnishment that would depend upon what [...]