Offsets

Massachusetts Court Ruling: Prejudgment Interest Calculated Beyond PIP Offsets in Landmark Decision

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BOSTON — The ongoing legal discourse surrounding prejudgment interest in Massachusetts is gaining renewed attention as courts determine how to apply these awards effectively. A recent ruling has significant implications for personal injury cases, particularly concerning the offset for Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits. In a critical decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court clarified how prejudgment interest should be calculated. The court ruled that the interest should be based on the total damages awarded, minus any applicable PIP benefits. This approach aims to provide a more equitable outcome for plaintiffs while also considering the financial protections … Read more

Victory for Public Retirees: President Biden Signs HR82, Ending Decades-Long Battle Over Social Security Offsets

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Washington, D.C. – A significant legislative change has been achieved as President Joe Biden recently signed HR82, leading to the repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. This development concludes years of determined advocacy led by Mass Retirees, an organization representing retired public employees in Massachusetts. The WEP and GPO laws, first enacted in 1983, were intended to balance Social Security benefits but have long been criticized for unfairly penalizing public servants in their retirement. The impact of these laws reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits … Read more