QUESTION
Can I apply for state disability while a workman's compensation case is being investigated?
Asked on Jan 08th, 2016 on Personal Injury - Michigan
7 ANSWERS
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Workers Comp has become a fairly complex and specialized are of law. You would do best by consulting a lawyer who is very experienced in this area of law. Check AVVO.com or elsewhere on the web, yellow pages, your state bar may have a lawyer referral service, or friends who have had favourable experiences with a Workers Comp lawyer.
Answered on Jan 12th, 2016 at 3:23 AM
Edwin K. Niles
Yes.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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It is possible and perhaps wise. Speak with your attorney, or get one, regarding your options.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:07 PM
James Eugene Hasser
I'm not sure what you mean by State disability, but if you are referring to Social Security, then, yes, presuming you are permanently and totally disabled. Good luck.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Yes. If there is a WC award in your favor that includes anything for temporary disability [time off work], that money will be used to pay off the lien for the money received from State Disability. There is no loss to you, so file immediately.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You cannot double dip.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:06 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
I think so. Disability is disability, the only difference being who pays, and how much.
Answered on Jan 11th, 2016 at 5:05 PM