If my husband receives SSD and recently won a personal injury iaward for a product liability case, is this amount reportable to Social Security and will we lose his benefits?

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If my husband receives SSD and recently won a personal injury iaward for a product liability case, is this amount reportable to Social Security and will we lose his benefits?

What if we settle? He is only 37 and is on SSD not SSI. We also receive SSD benefits for our 2 children. I just want to make sure that we will not lose his income if we settle. Is there a specific wording that needs to be used or does it matter since it is not earned income?

Asked on October 30, 2012 under Personal Injury, Missouri

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Th best way to get the answer to your question is for your husband to consult with the presumed personal injury attorney he has in the underlying lawsuit. From my experience in similar matters the settlement of the personal injury matter will have no impact in your husband getting SSD benefits in the future assuming the settlement is structured properly.

I suggest that the bulk of the settlement be structured for past and future pain and suffering as well as for medical bills.


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