Helping Work-Disabled Clients Get Benefits
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides a safety net for people who are no longer able to work due to physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Unfortunately, far too many people with disabilities end up having their applications denied.
The good news is that experienced SSDI attorneys can often help disabled people get the benefits they deserve through the appeals process. At Watson & Linder in Springfield, Illinois, we are prepared to guide you through the process.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We handle SSDI cases on a contingency fee basis, so you will pay nothing unless we help you obtain benefits.
Pursuing a Fair Assessment of Your Disability
When you pay Social Security taxes, part of what you are paying for is insurance against the possibility of developing a disability that affects your ability to work. If you become work-disabled after working the requisite amount of time, you are legally entitled to benefits.
In some cases, it is a combination of a person's disability status, age, education and work experience that prevents that person from being able to collect benefits.
These applications are often initially denied, not because the applicant is not disabled, but because the Social Security Administration needs more evidence. That is often where our firm comes in. We understand the law and carefully prepare for disability benefits hearings.
Appealing a denial of benefits by yourself — or hiring a lawyer in another state who will not give your case close personal attention — could harm your chances of success. We have a strong record in the area of Social Security disability insurance and can often speed up the process.
Understanding Other Federal Disability Benefits
Even if you have not paid enough taxes to qualify for Social Security disability insurance, you may still be eligible for disability benefits from the federal government.
People in financial need who are not eligible for SSDI can apply for Supplemental Security Income, a separate but closely related type of disability benefit. In addition, the spouses and children of people who qualified for SSDI may be able to obtain family benefits.
Our attorneys and paralegals will work closely with you to put together a plan of action so you can get the maximum disability benefits you are legally entitled to receive. Contact us to discuss your options.
Fill out our Social Security form to prepare for your meeting.
