SSD - Social Security Disability

We represent clients at all levels of the administrative process to get the disabled the benefits they deserve.

Social Security Disability pays benefits to you and certain members of your family in the event you are disabled if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough and have paid Social Security taxes. If you are found to be disabled and approved for these benefits, you will get your full age 67 Social Security benefits starting on the 6th month that you are disabled. If you are initially turned down for benefits and later are approved, it is often possible to obtain a back award of benefits.

To qualify for benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of disability. In general, monthly cash benefits are paid to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability. Unfortunately, obtaining these benefits is not always easy and the use of an attorney is often helpful in obtaining benefits, especially for those who have been already denied by Social Security.

You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. It is very likely that you will be turned down on your initial application. Most people are. However, we are able to successfully represent clients in a multi-level administrative process that many times reverses the original denial and provides monthly cash benefits as well as the potential for a sizable back award.

If your attorney is successful in representing your claim, he is paid a percentage of the back award of benefits as well as the costs associated with representing you. However, there is no fee unless you win. Please contact us to find out if we can help with your case.