Kenosha, WI asked in Stockbroker Fraud and Car Accidents for Wisconsin

Q: Can a woman receive 60000 from a car accident and keep the money, to buy a new car now now has 2 cars have many surgery

Leaves her 5 kids home alone 24/7 to go lay up with this dude she also has her brother living there which is a section 8 house. The brother has ties wirh the gangs. I think she needs be be re evaluated for receiving the state funds. There is nothing wrong with her nor her kids. I know people that need the help but don't qualify.

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William C. Head
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Sandy Springs, GA

A: Yes.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
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  • Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Wyomissing, PA

A: She may but then she would be income ineligible if she didn't work out a "spend down " plan or a "special needs trust.".

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