Social Security Disability Claims, Smith & Smith Law
If you are disabled you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSD) benefits. SSDI is for people who have worked and can no longer earn a living due to a disability. SSD can help people who have not worked or who have not paid enough Social Security taxes to qualify for SSDI, are disabled and have limited financial resources. There are some important differences between SSDI and SSD. In either situation, working with an experienced Social Security Disability attorney greatly increases your chances of receiving benefits and can speed up the process.
SSDI Claims Take Time
The SSDI claims process is lengthy and it can be difficult. An experienced SSDI attorney can help you avoid some of the common mistakes that people make during the process, preventing unnecessary delays.
Even with an attorney, it can take several months to several years after you begin the process to start receiving benefits. The long wait can be very discouraging and many people give up. However, giving up is not a realistic option if you really need SSDI. Those who quit partway into the process typically start over at a later date when they realize that they have no other option. Giving up simply means having to wait longer for the help you need and often repeating steps you have already worked hard to accomplish.
SSDI claims require your participation. You must continue to seek medical assistance for your disability, follow through with treatment recommendations, and communicate regularly with the Social Security Administration (SSA). Your attorney can help make sure that you are performing all of the necessary steps.
Getting Help Does Not Mean Paying Up Front
Many people who need the help of an SSDI attorney believe that they cannot afford to hire one. If you are already trying to get by with little or no income you cannot pay an attorney upfront. The reality is SSDI attorneys simply would not have any business if they charged their clients before the money started coming in.
If you are living with disability and would like to learn more about qualifying for SSDI, please call Smith & Smith at 1-999-999-9999 or contact us. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. Many steps in the SSDI claims process have strict deadlines. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible disability benefits.